Front Runner Events are proud to announce that Swansea University has signed a three-year deal to become the headline sponsor for the multi-award-winning Swansea Half Marathon.
Beyond creating SMART goals, there’s, even more, you can do to stick to your plan for progress. Try these five tips to see you through to the finish.
Front Runner Events are going greener to reduce the carbon footprint and minimise the environmental impact across its events. Over a number of years, several trials have been undertaken to remove all unnecessary waste and plastic from its events, which has resulted in considerable reductions and improvements.
Most of us are familiar with setting ‘SMART’ objectives but this can be applied to running too!
S = Specific. Try to make your running goals precise. It might sound obvious, but instead of just wanting to run further, why not aim to complete a specific distance within a certain time (e.g. 3k within 20 mins) by the end of the month?
Getting your base training in during winter is a great way of keeping your fitness levels up and helping you prepare for the 2023 race calendar but it’s important to stay safe when out running during the darker months. To help you be prepared we’ve put together some top tips for you to stay safe this winter.
So, you’ve decided to take up running, and you probably have lots of questions about the sport! It’s very common to wonder what you should eat before running or if walking can be incorporated into your running. Well not to worry, because we have answered some of the most common questions asked about running right here for you!
World Heart Day is a global event that is held annually on September 29th the raise awareness of cardiovascular disease. Heart health is critical for us all, so today, we want to focus on how exercise and running can help maintain fitness and good health.
Walking, jogging, and running are amazing ways to help support your heart with cardiovascular benefits including lower your blood pressure and cholesterol levels, strengthening your heart muscles, and reducing your risk of heart disease!
Here at Front Runner Events, we have designed running plans for all levels of fitness. The Beginner plan is designed for your first-time runner looking to follow a plan to get them through their first Half Marathon. The Improver plan is designed for a runner looking to improve on previous race experiences. The Advanced plan is for experienced runners looking to build on previous performances and achieve the sought-after Personal Best.
