Training Tips - Finding my lost running mojo by Tim Redman @TimboRuns.

Posted on: 19 August 2021

I love running, although that wasn’t always the case.  In fact, I would do pretty much anything to get out of cross-country at school in my younger days.

Now and again, I do have a falling out with the sport.  I call it my running mojo and sometimes…

Inspirational Stories - Andrew the autistic runner by his Mum, Lesley.

Posted on: 17 August 2021

Andrew has run the Essar Chester Half Marathon many times. He is a fast and competitive runner who has represented West Cheshire Athletics Club for the last 35 years. Andrew is also autistic. His success at running despite the difficulties his autism…

Training Tips - Training in Hot Weather by HIGH5 Sports Nutrition

Posted on: 22 July 2021

Even though we tend to prefer spring and autumn training, training in the summer does bring benefits. Not only do we have more daylight hours to play with, but our fitness levels also tend to naturally be higher in the summer we are taking part in a …

Nutrition - Understanding Sports Nutrition by our Race Sponsor HIGH5 Sports Nutrition

Posted on: 24 June 2021

Here at HIGH5, we are committed to creating nutritious products with amazing natural flavours and we’re passionate about supporting you to achieve your goals – however big or small. Our aim is to deliver sports nutrition which helps you to enjoy your…

Nutrition - Getting your nutrition right for a half marathon by our Race Sponsor HIGH5 Sports Nutrition

Posted on: 14 June 2021

Training for a half marathon takes a triangular approach: training, recovery and nutrition. Good nutrition is key to balancing this performance triangle as our body needs the right balance of nutrients in order to train hard and recover faster. Poor …

Nutrition Advice to Support your Couch to 5K Challenge by Danny Webber

Posted on: 23 February 2021

Nutrition plays a powerful role in supporting energy levels and body composition in our everyday lives, and when you take on a challenge to get fitter and healthier, what you eat is more important than ever. A balanced diet should be part of your lif…

Training Tips - Couch to 5K

Posted on: 02 February 2021

Note it down on your phone, tablet, laptop or even a good old-fashioned piece of paper if you like.

This is the day when you resolve to take those first courageous steps on the road to being the new version of YOU.  Behind you is the over-indulgence…

Inspirational Stories - Northern Lights Children’s Charity Light Up Oliver’s Life with Disneyland Magic!

Posted on: 06 January 2021

My name is Siobhan and I live in Chester with my 7-year-old son, Oliver, who has cerebral palsy and global developmental delay. Oliver is a full-time wheelchair user and needs a lot of care, but he is also adventurous, imaginative and never stops tal…

Nutrition – Sticking to Your New Year Fitness and Nutrition Goals

Posted on: 06 January 2021

It’s that time of year when people are looking for the next best diet and fitness regime to lose their Christmas weight. These typically include a quick fix diet that are designed to ‘cleanse’ and ‘detox’ the body from all its toxins. Sounds perfect …

Training Tips - "What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger " said Friedrich Nietzsche & our Coach Dave!

Posted on: 26 November 2020

As I write this the rain is pattering against my window.  Oh great!

I have a run scheduled for this afternoon and the weather forecast is rain all day…

Do I still go out?  Of course I do, I’m a runner!

For me the question has always been about “wh…