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So many questions…help! We’re here to help you prepare for the big day.
Don’t let the excitement and adrenaline get the better of you, let our event day tips guide you.

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Event Day Tips
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This recovery nutrition FAQ guide will tell you everything you need to know about recovery nutrition after your half marathon.

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Keeping Cool In Fancy Dress

Every year we see hundreds of incredible outfits. We have some tips on how to get round your run without having to ditch the outfit after mile one.

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What To Eat To Fuel Your Run

The best advice when training is to stick a healthy, balanced diet.

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Everything you need to know about your first half-marathon

First ever marathon? Here’s some words of advice, from the runners themselves.

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