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Personal Trainer Kim, a Sports NLP Coach & Sports Therapist, shares her top tips for all areas of running, helping you complete your first race with confidence or to gain the edge in your next race. Kim trains clients from GB athletes to beginners.
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steve c463
0-100 Miles in 6 Months
The trials and tribulations of a 50-something preparing to run 100 miles in the name of Factor50.
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Alex Kendall
5 marathons in 5 weeks
By running five marathons in five weeks, Alex hopes to inspire others to take action to save the environment. Follow his training, thoughts and motivations here.
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MaryLS
A Novice's Account of Barefoot Running
Mary tackles barefoot running for the first time. She shares her ups, downs, thoughts and musings about minimalist running as she competes in races for charity.
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jonmackintosh
Aim high, anything is possible!
From unfit and overweight to ultra fit but still a little overweight! The trials and tribulations of Jonathan's journey from three miles to 53... and beyond.
32 POSTS
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BenMoreau
Ben’s Olympic Dream
Follow elite marathon runner, Ben Moreau, on his path to the 2012 Olympics (via the newsagents to satisfy his love of chocolate).
27 POSTS
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Stonetiger999
Born To Plod
Accomplished ultra-marathon runner. Gazelle-like sprinter. Writer of a blog that hardly ever goes off at random tangents. None of these statements apply to Jay, who (happily) still feels like a beginner despite having starting running a year ago.
30 POSTS
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Pinky13
Changing Room Drama Queen
Forget getting fit Pam Swift just wanted to get into her favourite clothes, that was her biggest motivation. So a few months down the line what's changed?
17 POSTS
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Chronic Runner
Chronic Runner
Caolan is a runner, a mother, a wife, a climber, and a philosopher (I think about and teach Philosophy for a living) .Some think I have a little running problem - but running is like eating to me.
28 POSTS
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Grum
Crashing through the undergrowth!
Thoughts and actions from running outside the box.
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Kim Ingleby
Energised Running Thoughts
Personal Trainer Kim, a Sports NLP Coach & Sports Therapist, shares her top tips for all areas of running, helping you complete your first race with confidence or to gain the edge in your next race. Kim trains clients from GB athletes to beginners.
25 POSTS
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Bob32
Give Me Strength
Julie is a runner and a coach who has a passion for health and fitness and a strong belief that strength training is a must every runners week.
11 POSTS
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Edward
Going Downhill
Edward's been running for nearly 30 years, but at 54 is witnessing first hand the fall-off in performance that ageing brings. Humour and help in equal portions for anyone suffering the same fate.
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GJames
Greg James' Marathon Mission
Radio 1 DJ Greg James had a dream; to run his first marathon in London’s Olympic year. Teaming up with his producer Laura, Greg is realising his dream and will run the London Marathon in support of The Stroke Association and in memory of his Grandfather.
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manths
Hit the Ground Running
A 20-something non-runner who has stupidly signed herself up for a half marathon — can she do it?
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SandGoby
I Think Therefore I Run
Tamsin considers the health effects and environmental implications of running and how it is shaped by modern science...Who says that “pavement pounders” can’t be big thinkers?!
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thesaster
London Marathon Virgin 2012
Follow the trials and tribulations of Sarah Lees as she tackles her first London Marathon.
23 POSTS
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Mimi
Marvellous Mimi
Record-breaking ultra runner, glamorous grandmother and fan of all things pink, Mimi Anderson.
34 POSTS
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lordmooch
Michael’s Meanderings
For self confessed computer geek, Michael Lysons, running is all about having fun. Well, most of the time it is.
23 POSTS
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gavtris
Misadventures in Multisport
Former track hurdler, 30s, seeks multisport nirvana. Must fit around family and job; must be prepared to make allowances for finite talent, budget, and hours in day.
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Papi runs
Papi Runs
With the news of his new baby, Rowan decided to put the beers, cigs and the rest to one side and run the Great Langdale once again. Caught by the running bug, he's finding it's infectious.
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Bo Novak
Plant-Powered Running Girl
From total beginner to half-marathoner (I hope!) in time for my 46th birthday. Thoughts about vegan nutrition and women's health along the way.
15 POSTS
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John Stanford
Relay GB
Running is about setting challenges. Here's one set to motivate many people rather than just the individuals.
4 POSTS
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respectthestupidity
Respect the Stupidity
Matt Beardshall, author of Coast to Coast, has been described as “the runner’s runner”. Here’s his unique take on life on the run.
45 POSTS
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meelymason
Run Off My Feet
A beginner runner from Mansfield, who tries hard to fit running around, work, home and two young children.
10 POSTS
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Mark Cooper Runs Europe
Running For My Life
Mark started running in a bit to quite smoking in 2007. By 2010 he ran from Amsterdam to Barcelona and now runs ultra marathons anywhere my passport will allow him. Mark is a motivational speaker, follow his progress and advice on goal setting.
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running_dan_w
Running For Others
Inspired by his wife's illness, Dan decided to run 800k in 12 months for charity. This is his story.
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KateA
Running Free
Kate Allatt survived a brainstem stroke with Lockedin syndrome. She couldn't walk, talk, swallow or move, only blink. Prior to that she ran 70 miles and was preparing to scale Kilimanjaro. Now her challenge is to run 1km in the Percy Pud race in Sheffi
7 POSTS
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JuliaA
Running To Learn
An international marathon runner in the 80s and still fast in her fifties, the lessons Julia has learnt mastering her running have helped her better master life. Find out how here!
31 POSTS
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bugbear
She Runs, She writes
Fiona Bugler is a mum of two and a runner and writer with ambitions to run a sub three-hour marathon
16 POSTS
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ToughGirl
The Adrenaline Zone
Tough girl Aimee is looking to take on new challenges and try anything to get the heart racing and adrenaline flowing.
15 POSTS
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Running Bear
The Art of Running and Training
Follow Edward, runner, beer lover and big man, as he prepares for a 100 mile race and examines the artistic side of a running life.
27 POSTS
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Moriarty
The Meaning of Running
Moriarty muses on why we run and shares the story of how it helped him recover from alcoholism.
18 POSTS
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AdamT
The Next Step
The tale of your average runner taking on new challenges after meeting some extraordinary characters
6 POSTS
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SandMan
The Race From Hell
The story of Bug co-founder Joe Mountain's jungle marathon, where venom, acid and jaguars were all in a day's racing
7 POSTS
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slowbutsteady
The Reluctant Runner
A 40-year-old mother of two who really should know better having completed the Belfast Marathon 2011. Currently training for the Brighton Marathon 2012 in an attempt to inject some discipline into her life and a little less thigh into her jeans.
31 POSTS
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therunningdan
The Running Dan
The Running Bug's Dan Foley on running, health and what's going on at Running Bug HQ.
16 POSTS
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James Dunne
The Running Technique Coach
James coaches runners and triathletes of all levels to help them improve their running technique, develop functional strength and promote increased mobility and good running posture. Read his practical advice for all runners.
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davidbrowncoach
The Sporting Mind
Get your mind right and the rest will come. David Brown from The Academy of The Sporting Mind on the mental side of running
5 POSTS
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thefizzio
The Treatment Plinth
A chartered physiotherapist, runner and all-round 'into his exercise' kinda guy, Matt sets about debunking injury and rehabilitation myths.
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Kevin Quinn
Thoughts of a Runner
Father to a brilliant boy, Finley. Husband to a lucky lady, Gabrielle (although to be fair I am punching above my weight), founder of realrunners.co.uk and massive athletics fan. Training for Hamburg Marathon (2.28) and hoping for sub 2.20 later this year.
6 POSTS
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toddleckie
Triathlon is the day job
Committed to training as a professional triathlete for three years, Todd Leckie's regime is often swim, bike, run, sleep, repeat. But some interesting stuff also happens along the way...
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RunDeeMc
Ultra Ambition
Dee was a non-runner who said: ‘Why not?’ when offered a place on the London Marathon three years ago. Now, she's about to run the race of a lifetime, the notorious Marathon des Sables ultra marathon.
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Journopig
Virgin London Marathon Virgin
Join Nell as she trains for her first attempt at the Virgin London Marathon in April 2011
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watfordlooper
Wake Up Call
From marathon runner to overweight smoker and back again, this is the story of how Simon re-found his love of running.
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8 Tips to Help You Wake Up and Feel Great
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Hi Running Bug I hope you have had a great couple of weeks? Above is a photo of my great group of clients in Italy, where we have just returned from an amazing fitness camp. There is the Italian Taxi driver in the middle, lost in translation, we wanted...
Get hydrated and feel good, race well and look great....
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17 days ago
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Following lots of positive feedback on my feature on Cramp I thought it would be helpful to give you some top tips about being fully hydrated , the benefits and symptoms of dehydration. My challenge to you then, is work out the calculation at the end...
6 Ways to Achieve Your Big, Hairy Goal!
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27 days ago
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Kim Ingleby
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I hope you are all really well? Well, what a weekend with the London Marathon performances, Team GB are looking strong, I wonder who will be selected for the Olympics? I ran the Weston Prom 5 mile last Thursday and Jo Pavey was racing, she made it look...
Just Do Your Best
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1 month ago
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Kim Ingleby
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“Have faith in yourself. Think Yes, not No. Live Life to the Full, and Never Give Up” -Branson I hope you had the most wonderful weekend in this glorious weather, which seems to have been throughout the country! And Spring has arrived,...
Top Training Sessions for Runners
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2 months ago
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Quote for the Week: 'Every day is an Opportunity, until you chose to make it otherwise. Choose the opportunities.....' Scrivener I hope you had a great weekend? I have lots of clients training for the London Marathon , many for their first...
Post Race Running Tips
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2 months ago
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Kim Ingleby
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"Ability is what you are capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it."— Lou Holtz I hope you had a great weekend? Another beautiful weekend of Spring weather in Bristol, I hope wherever...
Observations & Simple Thoughts to Improve your Running
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2 months ago
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Kim Ingleby
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"Follow your instincts. That's where true wisdom manifests itself." - Winfrey I hope you all had a great weekend, whatever the weather! In Bristol there was a range from beautiful sunshine to torrential rain, hail stones to winds....
My Mini Thought on Motivation
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2 months ago
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Kim Ingleby
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I have written a feature for Running Bug on Motivation (look out for it on Thursday) and how to really achieve your goals. So today’s Blog is just my own personal mini thoughts on Motivation. What motivates me? Many things! Professionally...
Simple Top Tips: Become a Lean, Fit, Motivated Runner
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3 months ago
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Kim Ingleby
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“Have the courage to light the fire within yourself, and have the courage to be everything you know you can be, and would like to be right now….life is a choice, so choose wisely.” Many people I meet wish to get lighter and fitter...
Love Training: Enhance It With a Training Buddy
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3 months ago
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Kim Ingleby
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Our 3 Top Training Buddy Sessions... "Success is waking up in the morning and bounding out of bed because there's something out there that you love to do, that you believe in, that you're good at - something that's bigger than you...
5 Top Tips For Training Smart
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3 months ago
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Kim Ingleby
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Quote for the Week: "A dream is your creative vision for your life in the future. A goal is what you specifically intend to make happen. Dreams and Goals should be just out of your present reach, but not out of sight. Dreams & Goals are coming...
Overcome Your Nerves
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3 months ago
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Kim Ingleby
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Quote for the Week: The greatest revolution of our generation is the discovery that human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives. — William James Last April as you sat and watched the...
Inspirational Client off to Run 2012 Miles!
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3 months ago
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Kim Ingleby
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Hello Running Bug People! I hope you are really well? Today I thought I would write a Blog about one of my clients, an inspirational story about anything being possible – you just need to believe in yourself, and find the right people to support...
Will this be Your Best Year Yet?
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4 months ago
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Kim Ingleby
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A thought - 200 days until the Olympics start today . What will you have achieved by the Opening Ceremony? I hope you all had a wonderful New Year and that 2012 has started really well for you. Yesterday I ran a coaching workshop called, 'Creating...
Beginners Running 10 Top Tips
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4 months ago
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Kim Ingleby
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I hope you had a wonderful, relaxing Christmas time with friends and family. Did you head out for a run or big walk, explore some new areas or re-visit some old favourite runs? I popped up to Scotland where my Mum lives and where one of my favourite runs...
Top Tips About Strength ……
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5 months ago
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Kim Ingleby
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Quote for the week: "Whatever you dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it....begin it now." Geothe At the weekend I often massage (and sometimes near competition Sports NLP) a couple of lovely girls who...
Trouble Sleeping? 10 Sleeping Tips
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5 months ago
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Kim Ingleby
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Today I thought I would share a few top tips around sleeping well. This is so important to keep your immunity strong, boost your energy and allow your muscles to recover fully. Over the Festive Period especially, sleep hours may be limited. To keep Fit...
My Advent Top Tips to Stay Fit and Well ….
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5 months ago
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Kim Ingleby
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My clients often say that over Christmas they become too busy to exercise, they lack sleep and good, healthy food . On average an article in a Sunday Paper this weekend indicated we put on 7lbs over Christmas…. So with this in mind, lets make sure...
Your Pre Festive Resolutions…..
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5 months ago
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Kim Ingleby
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I hope you have had a great weekend? We ran a fully booked Pre Festive Big Bootcamp Day - lots of exercise, goal setting, challenges and fun had by all. As we were goal setting someone said to me, 'I'm not going to bother focusing on my...
Get your buttocks working
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5 months ago
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Kim Ingleby
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I treat a lot of clients for injuries, and niggles to the hip and knee. All too often the buttocks are not working. Now, there are many reasons for this, and there are many other muscles, fascia and ligaments that need work too. But for the focus of this...
Mix it Up
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6 months ago
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Kim Ingleby
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I have just returned home from completing my first adventure race, the Sea2Summit in Westport, Ireland. Amazing!! All I can say is that cross training, core & mental strength were key to having a wonderful experience. The organisation, people, atmosphere...
Your Favourite Winter Race is…..
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6 months ago
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Kim Ingleby
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I hope you all had a great weekend? Many of my clients are setting their winter training goals, and planning their first Cross Country Race. I thought, following on from our Blog last week on Running Strength (hope you liked it) I would ask a few of my...
Cross Country & Off Road Injury Prevention Tips….
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6 months ago
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Kim Ingleby
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Did you remember the clocks changed! This weekend I ran a Big Bootcamp to raise money for CoppaFeel (U30 Breast Cancer Charity) - people of all fitness levels, some who have never been before came along. For over 100mins everyone worked really hard, and...
Pre Training Top Tips Before a BIG Race
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6 months ago
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Kim Ingleby
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I hope you had a great weekend? I popped up to Scotland for my Dad's 70th and went on one of my favourite runs around the hills near Comrie, in Crieff. Let me know if you live near there and I'll tell you the route! So this week I thought I would...
Here to help
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7 months ago
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Kim Ingleby
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Hi, my name is Kim Ingleby and I am really pleased to have been asked by the lovely people at The Running Bug to join their group of people who blog! At the moment I live in Bristol, I love running and being in the outdoors, whatever the weather. Having...