If you’re an avid runner, the chances are you’ve come across a niggling injury at least once. It’s part and parcel of the hobby we love! Coming back from an injury isn’t easy, we appreciate. That’s why we’ve put together some of our best tips for bouncing back even better than before, and not suffering
When Cardiff University conducted research into women’s running, they came across fantastic benefits associated to running including a boost to physical and mental health, improved wellbeing and reduced anxiety. The study also uncovered a number of barriers to the growth and sustainability of women’s running. We knew this might be the case when we noticed
Run 4 Wales (R4W), organisers of popular mass participation events including the Cardiff University Cardiff Half Marathon and ABP Newport Wales Marathon have found a marked improvement in wellbeing and colleague connectivity amongst organisations involved in their new Virtual Corporate Challenge Series. With the COVID-19 pandemic permanently altering the ways in which we all work,
What’s the big deal? Ever wondered if you actually need that sports bra and if you can get away with your old t-shirt bra or crop top instead? Read on to discover why buying a great-fitting sports bra could be one of the best decisions you ever make! It sounds like a serious start to
R4W, the team behind events like the Cardiff University Cardiff Half Marathon & ABP Newport Wales Marathon have teamed up with performance underwear brand Runderwear to launch an all-new women’s event. Inspired by Cardiff University research into why women run and the barriers around participation, the HER VIRTUAL 5K (which takes it name from the
Whilst more women than ever are entering races like the Cardiff University Cardiff Half Marathon, less make it to the start line than their male counterparts. The growth in women’s running could be sustained by improving the ‘runnability’ of local areas. Run 4 Wales (R4W), organisers of the Cardiff Half Marathon partnered with Cardiff University
Run 4 Wales (R4W) is delighted to announce a new partnership with performance underwear brand Runderwear™, voted the UK’s number one underwear and socks brand at the UK Running Awards. The partnership will allow Runderwear™ to engage with a strong community of R4W fitness enthusiasts, both digitally and at a series of live and virtual
Steve Brace is a former long-distance runner from Bridgend, Wales. He represented GB in the men’s marathon at the 1992 and 1996 Summer Olympic Games and is a former winner of both the Paris and Berlin Marathon. His PB is 2:10:35 (Houston Marathon 1996). Steve is now Head of Event Delivery at R4W, and Race
In 2017, the Cardiff University Cardiff Half Marathon field was made up of a strong elite field looking to set the fastest times ever record at the event – but it wasn’t just the professional athletes looking to break records. Many runners, known as the Cardiff Half Record Breakers, set out to put their names
The 2019 Cardiff University Cardiff Half Marathon was a special day for us at R4W, marking the first time that the majority of those signed up to our flagship event were female. To celebrate the rise of women’s running, we launched the #WhyWeRun campaign alongside Cardiff University, Run Wales and Women’s Health Magazine. The campaign
