With the Principality Building Society Cardiff Half Marathon fast approaching, training will be going up a gear for runners taking part. That’s why it’s so important participants are doing all they can to look after themselves and know what to do if they start to experience any aches, pains or little niggles. Run 4 Wales
When you’re at your local Parkrun or taking part in a running event, such as the Principality Cardiff Half Marathon, you’ll notice that people run in lots of different ways. Maybe they’re taking big strides, have a bounce in their step or perhaps they seem a bit hunched over. If you haven’t been coached and
Introducing the Principality Cardiff Half Marathon Running Socks – engineered for those who strive for the best in both performance and comfort. Crafted with precision, these socks are designed to give you a blister-free run, minimise friction, and keep your feet dry and comfortable throughout your race. Whether you’re pushing for a personal best or simply soaking
Do you ever wonder what happens to that jacket or jumper you end up tossing to one side at the start of your race? Rather than allowing garments discarded by runners at the Principality Cardiff Half Marathon to end up in landfill, event organiser Run 4 Wales was determined to find another solution. Rachel Madge,
A nurse is running the Principality Cardiff Half Marathon in memory of her daughter who tragically died at just 10 days old. Lacey-Esme was born in July 2009 but sadly complications soon after meant her life was taken before it could really begin. Her mum, Kirsty Thompson, is now taking on the Cardiff Half in
A mum-of-three who was scared to walk after she was run over by a tractor, is taking on the Principality Cardiff Half Marathon in October after she found a love of running. Malika Wigley, who is originally from Corsica and now lives in Cardiff, was just eight years old when the horrific accident happened. She
We all love the thrill of race day, but have you ever thought about the environmental impact of our journey to the starting line? Recent studies show that travel to events like the Cardiff Half Marathon is a major contributor to carbon emissions. As students from Cardiff University’s Business School, we’re conducting a research project
When it comes to running longer distances, it’s important to have an effective fuelling and hydration plan in place to keep you going. While you don’t need to worry too much when it comes to completing a 5K or 10K, you need to make sure you have enough energy if you’re going to be on
Most of us have suffered a stitch at some point during our training and know how uncomfortable it can be. There are various reasons why the short, stabbing pain under the ribcage may be brought on, but the good news is that there are things you can do to avoid it from happening or alleviate
A woman who was born prematurely at just 26-weeks is getting ready to run the Principality Cardiff Half Marathon in celebration of her life. Alyssia Matyear, now 29, also hopes that in sharing her story she can help provide hope for parents of premature babies. The dental nurse, originally from Pontypool but now from Gloucester,
