By Alexandra Buerger So, you have signed up for your first marathon. Impressive 26 miles, 385 yards and a lot of hard training lie ahead of you. After speaking to experienced marathon runners, I learned about things that none of them were initially prepared for. First of all, be prepared that training for a marathon [...]
Read moreAlexandra Buerger Ever wanted to know about the numerous health benefits running brings along? It does not only get you fit and toned, but a recent study conducted by Danish scientists has proven that regular running training can increase your life span by up to six years. The Copenhagen City Heart Study, conducted by a [...]
Read moreGavin Davis, 25-years-old, from London How often do you use your bike? Daily Do you wear a helmet? Yes “Recently, in South London, there was a queue of traffic at a red light where cyclists can filter through. A car pulled out of a side street and without looking (I was watching him to see [...]
Read moreBy Nilima Choudhury The fear of getting hit by speeding motorists is stopping us from getting on our bikes, says a new survey by Brake, a charity which supports victims of road accidents. In a survey last month, respondents said they would be more likely to cycle, if cyclists were given priority on the roads [...]
Read moreBy Nilima Choudhury As Olympic fever heightens, test runs are underway in London as part of the “London Prepares” series programme, for one of the greatest sporting events in the world. 10,000 volunteers, 8,000 athletes from over 50 countries and 15,000 spectators are part of a 12 month rehearsal running until May 2012. The test [...]
Read moreBy Nilima Choudhury The Royal Parks Foundation is now offering 10-17 year olds personal timing chips to help record running times, track, chart and compare progress with friends. Saturday mornings in Regents Park are being used by young people of all fitness levels taking part in sessions led by professional coaches offering technical running advice [...]
Read moreBy Fiona Burman CYCLING is one of the best ways to keep fit and with summer fast approaching, Deal seafront provides a picturesque route along its cycle path. As well as the health benefits, cycling is a fun way of spending time with family and friends. If you don’t own one, bikes can be hired [...]
Read moreBy Nilima Choudhury On Your Bike This very popular store has 15,000 square feet of shopfloor space, and boast being the largest bike shop in Europe. A family run business that has been keeping city dwellers moving since 1983. Although they don’t trade online, they are definitely worth a visit! 52-54 Tooley Street, London Bridge, [...]
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