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Yalemzerf Yehualaw was a class apart with a world record run of 63:43 in the picturesque coastal town of Larne in Northern Ireland. There were a hatful of PBs on this superfast course from Marc Scott and Rose Harvey in particular who led the British challenges.
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Some of the world's best ultra runners are making final preparations for the world's toughest multi-stage mountain race in Wales next month. The Montane Dragon's Back Race will see around 400 competitors attempt to complete a journey down the mountainous spine of the country.
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Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, it was estimated that one in four of us would experience a mental health problem every year - a statistic that is forecast to rise owing to the pandemic.
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It has been said that running is 90% mental and 10% physical, so why is it that most runners spend a huge percentage of their training time pounding out the miles but not training their thoughts? Mental imagery can help boost your performance so perhaps it's time to include it in your training plan.
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Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is the headline sponsor for the inaugural Chelmsford Half Marathon event on 3 October where thousands are expected to toe the line around the historical sites of the city.
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The parkrun is again becoming a regular weekend routine for many of the runbritain community. Most parkruns are back on Saturdays and Sundays for adults (5k) and juniors (3k). This weekend, the fastest 5k runs were at Bushy Park for men and Newcastle under Lyme for women. The Big Half featured some of the best British runners including Jake Smith (pictured), although some also turned out in the Podium 5k with winning times of 13:45 and 16:14.
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Running is one of the most popular sports in the world and an easy way to improve your fitness. With COVID expert precautions suggesting open air environments are the safest, running is the popular way to go to improve your fitness levels.
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