This weekend (11-13 June) an innovative new invite-only half marathon called the #SecretHalf took place for the first time. Hundreds of runners from all over the country got involved, despite the event not being promoted publicly. The virtual race was developed by Run 4 Wales (R4W), organisers of the Cardiff University Cardiff Half Marathon and
Run 4 Wales (R4W) have launched an exciting new competition for enthusiastic runners who have discovered or re-discovered a love of running during the COVID-19 pandemic, with 100 free spaces up for grabs in the new Lockdown Runners Club (LRC). The Lockdown Runners Club is a new supportive community, celebrating the recent rise in running
Is it possible to fast and run during Ramadan? That’s the question many Muslim runners encounter as they approach the Holy Month. At the beginning of Ramadan 2021, we reached out to Moseem Suleman, member of Run Grangetown and observer of Ramadan. Ramadan is the Arabic name for the ninth month in the year. This
Considering recent events, this is, unfortunately, a topic worth covering for #HERVIRTUAL5K runners and women who run. Lockdown has exacerbated the topic of women running alone, with people not able to meet up in their usual social running groups. It is not fair that women should not feel safe while running on their own, but
When Cardiff University’s runnability of the streets research was published, one of the clearer findings was that women felt some of their local running routes may not necessarily be ‘runnable’. Those findings were down to a variation of reasons, including safety, lighting, litter, pavement conditions and traffic levels. Of the 1501 women surveyed, over 40%
Joining a running club or group can help keep you motivated, means you’re more likely to stick to a routine and is a great way to meet new people and have fun. It has been a little more difficult during the pandemic, with group running largely shut down during the national lockdowns, but many groups
Hundreds of women have already registered to be a part of #HERVIRTUAL5K, the first in a series of exciting new women’s events delivered by R4W, running throughout the month of April. The series has been designed as a call to action for those who want to celebrate their love of running, whether they are just
Let’s start with some motivation. Both pregnancy and childbirth are most certainly not reasons for the end of your running years. From Jessica Ennis-Hill and Paula Radcliffe to Serena Williams, we know that it is possible to return to running or any sport after childbirth. In the case of pregnancy and running during your term,
There’s no doubt that the menopause has an adverse effect on your running, from daily exhaustion and hot flushes to loss of sleep at night. With lots of women also affected by an early menopause and perimenopause, we’re setting out to give you some advice on how running might help to improve your symptoms, and
Whether a beginner or an expert, runners must get the basics right to avoid injury and ensure a positive relationship with running. One of those basics is knowing your body and working with it to create a schedule that ties in with your body. If you are a beginner, don’t worry. It might take a
