Month: February 2021

UTMB 2019 finish line

Three Reasons Why You CAN Run an Ultra

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Women’s participation in trail and ultra running is renowned for being low. Here one of the GRTW ultra coaches, Lucja Leonard dispels the common worries that deter many women I could never run 50km Most runners, including the elite ultra runners walk or hike some portions of an ultra. It’s a proven method of tackling an ultra, particularly if it is a mountain one. ‘When I did the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc, which is 106 miles with 10,000m ascent, I walked about 60% of it,’ explains Lucja. By hiking, you conserve energy and have the time to take on much

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Five of the Best Recovery Techniques

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Want to progress in your running and triathlon? Give your body the chance to adapt to the training stress with these recovery tips GRTW Coach Recommendation: Performance Naps We all know that sleep gives our muscles the chance to recover after running or triathlon training. But have you ever tried a short nap for recovery after a hard session? Give it a go, it works. ‘If you’ve done a long run or bike ride, or something very intense, the very best thing you can do is to sleep for ten minutes,’ explains GRTW founder and coach, Rachael Woolston, V45 winner

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Wanted: Admin & Customer Service Exec

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Want to work for a fast growing, exciting content and coaching platform with big growth plans? We’re looking to hire a confident, outgoing admin person who is interested in growing with the role as we expand. We’re looking for an administrative whizz, who is capable of juggling multiple tasks, with great attention to detail and a confident, outgoing attitude. You must have the confidence to think on your feet, the mental dexterity to turn your attention to lots of varied tasks that are part and parcel of a fast growing digital company. The role will involve the following: Responding to

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Six of the Best Running Bras for Every Cup Size

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In our latest Real Women Review article, we reveal the best high impact running bras as recommended by real female athletes just like you Best running bras for C-Cup and below Punch Sports Bra, £39.00 – Coaches Recommendation “My go-to is the Punch sports bra, it’s super comfortable and provides a good amount of coverage so if I run with my top off I don’t feel like I’m running near naked! I’m a 36B and I got the small size which fits me comfortably. I really like the wide shoulder straps and the wide, thick chest band, so there’s no

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