Swansea University Swansea Half Marathon
We are excited to announce that we are partnering with Swansea University to help their teams regenerate nature through the UK’s largest seagrass project. Scientists at Swansea University have set up the independent charity Project Seagrass in order to turn seagrass conservation research into action. This is a major international success story for Swansea University and we
Getting your base training in during winter is a great way of keeping your fitness levels up and helping you prepare for next year’s 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 year we want to share inspiring stories of runners who have been part of our #RunSwansea journey since the very beginning. Being the few who have been #EverPresent at the Swansea Half Marathon take some doing, so if you’re one them – let us know!
This month we catch up with Julie…
Here at Front Runner Events, we always aim to make our events as inclusive as possible for all participants. Following the race guidelines outlined on SheRACES, we’ve made some adjustments to ensure our events are as female-friendly as possible. Women Only Toilets There will be women-only toilets supplied within the event village at all events, alongside
Whether you’re out for the occasional run, training for an event or on race day, it’s important that you’re looking after yourself when running in the heat. Summer running can be a pleasant experience however, it is important to carry out appropriate safety measures as it can also be a dangerous experience if not you’ve not prepared yourself properly.
You, our runners, make our events, so we want to ensure you get the rewards you deserve for taking part! That’s why, at the beginning of the year we launched a NEW loyalty reward programme. So that by your particpation at our events, whether it’s running or volunteering, you’re rewarded! How it works… Redeeming points:
Everyone wants to be the best version of themselves as they can, especially on race day. So with the help of our training partners at Realbuzz we’ve put together some tactics and tips to help you through those 13.1 miles ahead of the Swansea University Swansea Half Marathon on 11th June! The time has come for
There are many misconceptions and beliefs that runners often fall into the trap of believing. With thanks to our training partners at Realbuzz, we are sharing some of the common myths you should disregard. 1. You must stretch before a run. Stretching is generally not considered the best way to prepare for a run. Stretching
Every October, people come together around the world to show their support for those affected by breast cancer. This year, we wanted to share Jo’s story about her journey with breast cancer and how the team at Maggie’s have supported Jo and her family through this. “The hardest part of being diagnosed is that you
Strength training – exercises you didn’t know could improve your running! Many runners often forget that strength training is excellent for helping to improve your running fitness, and there are many benefits to including this in your workout routine. Lots of runners worry that strength training will bulk up their muscles and slow them down,
