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
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
