Marble Hill Fun Run for Cancer Research

06/09/2010

We had great fun yesterday at the inaugural Marble Hill Fun Run in aid of Cancer Research UK. We took over 200 adults and 50 children through a warm up before their 6k and 1k runs respectively. We certainly ensured the runners enjoyed their dynamic warm – up even encouraging the Mayor of Twickenham to join us on stage!

The event was organised by a team of local volunteers and they put on a great family day including an afternoon of entertainment including a number of live bands, children’s magician, a raffle and a number of stalls selling local produce.

It was inspiring, as always, to see so many runners of such a variety of ages, running experiences and athletics abilities doing their best and raising money for a charity close to many of our hearts. I’m pleased to report that Elvis just beat the Gingerbread man in a sprint finish!

Be sure to join us next year!

New member of the team

24/08/2010

GoOutRun are pleased to announce the arrival of a new member of the Run Coaching Team. Sarona Taylor brings with her a wealth of experience as an international Lacrosse player, marathon runner, strength and conditioning coach, kettlebell coach and pre and post natal training and running specialist. Sarona is the founder of Bee Personal Training and has been health and fitness contributor to a number of publications including Glamour and Health and Fitness magazine. Sarona has also acted as corporate wellbeing consultant for a number of leading companies and is also a Sports Massage Therapist.

Sarona has a wealth of experience having competed and coached at an international level for Wales Coach. Since retiring from Lacrosse Sarona has focused her passion for sport into running half and full marathons and coaching a wide range of clients as founder and senior trainer and Bee Personal Training. Sarona holds a raft of qualiftications across Personal Training, Strength and Conditioning coaching, Pre and Post Natal Fitness and Sports Massage.Sarona will be writing articles, training clients and setting up group training sessions for us.

Sarona is currently training for the Berlin Marathon in September 2010 and is aiming to gain an elite start time for the London Marathon 2011.

Harry Hawkes 8 miler

18/08/2010

We really enjoyed this local race last year and it formed part of one our long training runs in preparation for the 2009 Amsterdam Marathon. It’s a local, old school race, organised by a local cricket club, with good organisation, medals for all finishers, plenty of marshalls and a very reasonable entry fee of either £10 in advance or £12 on the day.

The event starts in Thames Ditton and goes down toward Kingston Upon Thames and then along the towpath to Hampton Court and then back along to Thames Ditton.

This year the event takes place on Sunday 12 September 2010 at 10 am on Giggs Hill Green, Thames Ditton, Surrey, UK, home of the organisers, Thames Ditton Cricket Club. You can enter online here or on the day itself from 8:00am.

Why varied training pace matters

12/08/2010

“Insanity - doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results” So said Albert Einstein some time ago and me on a regular basis when new clients tell me their current running schedule. Find out why varying your training pace is important with this article form our Run Training team that looks at the difference between aerobic and anaerobic training.

Sussex Beacon Half Marathon - Entries Open in September

12/08/2010

A highlight of my running year is the Sussex Beacon Half Marathon which takes place each February in Brighton, even last year when the bitterest of winds combined with the heaviest ice cold rain imaginable to make it not so nice to be beside the seaside.  At the time I said never again, but as a frustrating summer season comes to an end I’ll be doing all I can to get fit for February when the 2011 Sussex Beacon Half marathon will take place.

Despite the teething problems at the finish line caused  by the horrendous weather last year the events remains one of the best organised and fun to run half marathons in the UK and becomes more popular with each passing year so be sure to register as soon as you can when entries open in September. For full details visit the official website.

Run to relieve stress

10/08/2010

There have been a 2 high profile incidents today of a woman at a drive through and an air steward in the USA emulating Michael Douglas in the film “Falling Down” where modern life becomes too much and meltdown ensues.  

Whilst extreme examples of expressions of anger there is no doubt that we are under stress and pressure from our work and life environments that we haven’t evolved to cope with. Long working hours often sat at a desk, over reliance on new technology, traffic and long commutes, addiction to alcohol and other stimulants, a lack of sleep and rest, absence of green spaces and an isolation and disconnection from friends and family are commonplace in the modern western world. Failure to readdress these imbalances can lead to a build up of stress and depression and result in outpourings of aggression and violence.  

Health experts across the world agree that taking regular exercise can reduce stress levels, particularly running. We have used running to help ourselves and our clients increase confidence, improve mental and physical wellbeing, reconnect with our self,  elevate mood and increase energy levels.

Check out our training section or drop us a line if you have any questions or how to start or how to improve your running fitness. For more details on reducing stress, read this informative article on the BBC website.

Run the Royal Parks Half Marathon for YMCA LSW

06/08/2010

Our Gym and Studio base is at Hampton Pool which is home to a large number of local recreational athletes of all ages and abilities who use the heated outdoor pool and gym and studio throughout the year for cardio and strength training. The pool is run by a charitable trust for the use of the local community and managed by the YMCA London South West.

So, we’re encouraging runners to take part in the Royal Parks Half marathon on the 10^th October 2010 to raise funds for community projects. General place entries sold out within 30 minutes for what has quickly become one of the highlights of the UK road running calendar. The Royal Parks Half Marathon is a picturesque 13.1 mile course through four of London's Royal Parks. Starting and ending in Hyde Park, the course goes through the stunning landscapes of St James's Park and Green Park and parts of Kensington Gardens.

Runners also pass famous tourist spots including Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Marble Arch, the London Eye and the Royal Albert Hall.

By running for YMCA LSW you will be helping to raise funds for the many

children’s and youth projects the charity runs

There are also many benefits for you including:

- Support from the events fundraising team

- Free pre event training and nutrition session at

Surbiton YMCA's gym

- A YMCA London South West running vest

- Fundraising pack full of helpful advice on

training, nutrition and (of course) fundraising

- Online sponsorship page

- Loud and encouraging cheering spots during the day

- Post-race picnic

If you’d like to take advantage of the above package and think you could raise at least £335 for the YMCA LSW then simply email SarahBarnes@ymcalsw.org

Alternatively, if you have secured your own place for the event YMCA LSW would love to have you as part of our team. You will receive continued and personal support from our Events team who will be on hand to help with all aspects of your preparation.

To join the team please contact Sarah and she will be in touch with you as soon as possible.

2010 Run 10K series launches

06/08/2010

The Cancer Research 2010 Run 10k series was launched in London yesterday with the opening of the worlds first urban  running  lane along  the South Bank in London. The lane was opened for one day only to promote the 8^th year of the Cancer Research 10k series.

This year the Run 10k series will bring together  50,000 men and women to raise £5 million to help fund Cancer Research’s  vital research. Races will take place across the UK throughout September and October.

A 10k is a great race distance for runners of all abilities, with those new to running able to test themselves and improve their fitness by training to run further than before and for the more experienced runners a chance to improve running speed and economy.

Registration is now open and can be done online at the Run 10k website. There are also inspirational videos and training guides on the site.

Park Run - Set up one in your community

05/08/2010

When I first started running the Bushy Park 5K Run was an inspirational event that enabled me to run for free with other runners and gave me the support and confidence to run further distances. The event has always been impeccably organised with runners getting their time, position and rankings emailed to them on the same day and with all results available in an easy to search form on the website. There were on average 50 runners when I first ran and now the Bushy Park event regularly attracts several hundred runners and in addition there are now Park Run events up and down the country. So after only 5 years, the Park Run team are well on their way to meeting the target of having a free event in every community that wants one.

Visit the ParkRun website if you haven’t run before to register before the day of the event to ensure your free participation or if there isn’t a Park Run in your community visit the site to find out how you can set up an event in your town.

15% off tickets for London Grand Prix Athletics

04/08/2010

It was great seeing Athletics in the headlines last week, with Great Britain’s record haul of 19 medals and the 2 year countdown to the 2012 London Olympics dominating the news.  We’re sure this buzz around the sport will continue to build over the next 2 years and help inspire runners and athletes of all abilities.

We’re looking forward to heading to Crystal Palace to see some of Great Britain’s Barcelona medal heroes compete against the world’s best athletes in the London Grand Prix over the weekend of Friday 13^th and Saturday 14^th August and what’s more to help celebrate you can take advantage of an exclusive offer from the team at London 2012 Ticketing of a 15% discount on tickets meaning you can see the cream of world athletics compete for as little as £15 for adults and £5 for concession tickets. Book tickets online to take advantage of this offer.

Garmin Forerunner 110 in stock at Lanson

22/07/2010

Our retail partner, Lanson Running, have informed us that they have the highly sought after Garmin Forerunner 110 back in stock. The entry level GPS watches which track speed and distance have been like gold dust since they were launched by Garmin earlier in the summer.

The Lanson team have the unisex model without heart rate monitor available for £149.99 and the women’s grey and pink watch bundled with the heart rate monitor at £169.99.

The watches are only just back in stock and sure to sell out fast, so visit the store in Kingston – Upon – Thames or buy online

now.

Join Haile Gebrselassie and run the Great North Run

14/07/2010

Brendan Foster, the founder of the Great North Run, today confirmed that Haile Gebrselassie, universally recognised as the worlds greatest-ever distance runner, will compete at the 30th staging of the Bupa Great North Run on September 19^th, a decade after injury originally ruled him out.

The 37-year-old former world half marathon champion and record holder with a fastest time of 58min 55sec will be using the race as part of his preparation for his debut at the 2010 ING New York City Marathon in November.

The event is now 10 weeks away so for those runners who can currently run up to a 10K there is still time to train in a structured fashion to arrive fit to run a half marathon on Spetember 19^th in Newcastle.  A number of charities have places available and details can be found at the  BUPA Great North Run website.

Get your kids running!

09/07/2010

10th October 2010 will see the 2nd running of the Pulse 3K run for children aged between 11 and 16. The event takes place alongside the incredibly popular Royal Parks Half Marathon which sold out in record time this year.

The Pulse 3k takes place through Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, taking in the last 3km of the Half Marathon course and finishing under the main gantry to the cheers of the crowds.

Running is at the heart of so many sports – from football and tennis to boxing and fencing – so the organiser are encouraging as many young people as possible to “Get Fit for Your Sport”. Running is also one of the cheapest sports to get involved in. 

For the runners, the warm up will take place in front of the main stage and the start of the race will be shortly after the gun for the Half Marathon, meaning that everyone benefits from the “big event” atmosphere within the Festival site.

For the parents, we’ve created a new, circular route which enables supporters to cheer the runners on at the start – AND make it to the finish line before them!

Entry is just £7 per place – and all runners will receive a medal and event T-Shirt. Places can be booked online at the official race website.

2010 Amsterdam marathon

01/07/2010

The Amsterdam marathon is one of our favourite races. It takes place each October in a fascinating city that is easily accessible from the UK. The race itself starts and finishes in the stadium used for the 1928 Olympics providing an incredible atmosphere at the start and finish of the race with the stands packed with spectators of all nationalities supporting around 10,000 runners from overseas.

Flights are still pretty cheap at this stage from a number of carriers and accommodation in Amsterdam is in plentiful supply.

In addition to the marathon race there are half marathon and 8k races on the same day. The events take place on Sunday October 17^th 2010. Race places for all events are available on a first come first served basis from the Amsterdam marathon website.

Over 11,000 people have already registered for these fast, flat races which are always enthusiastically supported.

Charity places for Great North Run

29/06/2010

The Bupa Great North Run is the most iconic and inspiring half marathon in the world. This year the race will attract 54,000 runners to take part in the 13.1 mile race across Newcastle and Gateshead. In its 30^th year the Bupa Great North run will attract runners of all ages and abilities including club runners, charity runners, celebrity runners and elite athletes.

The event gets broad coverage across local and national TV, Radio and Press with comprehensive coverage live on the BBC. The entire route is packed with enthusiastic supporters creating a truly unforgettable race.

The event is now 11 weeks away so for those runners who can currently run up to a 10K there is still time to train in a structured fashion to arrive fit to run a half marathon on Spetember 19^th in Newcastle.  A number of charities have

places available and you can apply online now at the official BUPA Great North Run website.

Race for life this summer

28/06/2010

We were struck this weekend by the number of runners who were proudly wearing their Race for Life medals and T-Shirts having completed the 5K Race for Life run at Old Deer park in Richmond.

There are a number of events still to take place throughout London and further afield over the coming weeks. The events are a great way to take part in a running event with your friends and to raise money for Breast Cancer awareness.

Runners and walkers of all abilities can take part and the events are always superbly well organised and supported with big group warm ups and medals for all.

Don't miss out this summer, book your place at the Race for Life website now!

Every Womans Duathlon

25/06/2010

For all our female runners who are looking for something different to train for the She Active Every Womans Duathlon is a perfect event.

The Royal Bushy Park is the location where the first ever Every Womans Duathlon took place in 2008. The popularity of the event has grown to such an extent they are now holding Novice and Challenge distances over two days. Bushy Park provides an ideal setting with a virtually flat course all contained within the park, so you will find yourself running and cycling past the free roaming deer within the park.

There is a beginner distance event of Walk/Run 2.5K - Bike 10K - Walk/Run 2.5K and the challenge event of Walk/Run 5K - Bike 20K - Walk/Run 5K. The event is friendly and a perfect introduction to multi sport events for women.

Full details of the Busy Park event and other events in the series taking place across the UK can be found at the Every Womans Duathlon website.

Carpi marathon

24/06/2010

For those who are looking for a slightly smaller European marathon this autumn, the Carpi marathon looks a good bet.

In its 23rd running the event known as the Maratona d'Italia takes place on Sunday 10th October at 9.00 am. The event starts in front of the Galleria Ferrari in Maranello and the finish is positioned in Piazza Martiri at Carpi. The event is staged in honour of the legendary Ferrari founder Enzo Ferrari, who was a keen runner before becoming a Motor racing legend.

Carpi is around 40km from Bologna with a number of airlines flying to Bologna from various London airports. Entries are only 35 euros. There is also a half marathon taking place on the same day.

Registration can be done online or by fax from the official race website.

We’re taking a team out there so drop us a line if you wish to come along with the group

Move for MOvember

21/06/2010

Once again this year men across the UK will be growing their MOustaches in order to raise money for and awareness of Prostate Cancer and this year you can take your Mo and your mates on a 10K run through Grenwich Park.

Race events company The Fix UK are staging a 10K run in Grenwich Park on Saturday 13^th November at 10am. So get all your friends together and come join the Movember fun! Make sure you sign up early to secure your entry as this run is going to sell out quickly! Full details can be found at the Fix UK events website.  

GoOutRunners complete Windsor Triathlon

18/06/2010

Congratulations to our team who took part in the Nokia Windsor Triathlon at the weekend. The team was lead by Veronica Banks who we have trained for the last 3 years developing her running from being able to run for a mile up to half marathon distance and next year the Brighton Marathon!  
 
This year was her debut at the Windsor Triathlon having vowed never to swim in the Thames! Veronica conquered the Thames exiting the water in 6th place and enjoyed the rolling ride before encountering the infamous run climb along Windsor Castle, but as the photo shows stayed relaxed to finish the event strongly.  
 
The Nokia Windsor Triathlon event is a landmark event in the UK Triathlon season and entries always sell out months in advance. Sign up for news from organisers Human Race to ensure you book your place for next year at the 2 available race distances.

Run the 2011 Virgin London Marathon for Sense

16/06/2010

Congratulations to the 617 runners from Sense, the deafblind charity, who completed the 2010 Virgin London Marathon creating memories that will last a lifetime and raising hundreds of thousands of pounds in the process.

The team were cheered on by the huge crowd and particularly the huge team of friends, families and Sense supporters who lined the streets of London to give the Sense runners the energy needed to complete the event.

We hosted a training day for the team in Hyde Park in March and provided the team with training programmes, knowledge and a Q+A service throughout the months of training that the team undertook.



Sense are currently looking for runners to take part in their running teams for the 2011 Virgin London Marathon and a host of other running events taking place across the UK. Apply online at the sense website.

Cabbage Patch 10 miler - Entries open

16/06/2010

The Cabbage Patch 10 mile is a popular race held every October since 1982 in Twickenham, South West London.  This year’s Cabbage Patch 10 mile will take place on Sunday 17^th October 2010 and will be a great prep race for an autumn full or half marathon.

The Cabbage Patch 10 mile race is one of the flattest and best 10 milers in the country (Richard Nerurkar set an all time British record of 46 mins 2 secs in 1993). Starting and finishing in Twickenham the course follows a loop, crossing the river in Kingston and Richmond and as always race HQ is the Cabbage Patch pub in Twickenham.

This 10 mile race is for runners of all standards on roads and towpaths through Twickenham, Kingston and Richmond.

Each finisher will receive this year's edition of the now famous Cabbage Patch 10 long sleeved T-shirt. Entries are now open and reasonably priced at £16 for those with an UK Athletics Licence and £18 for those without. Enter online at the Sports Systems website.

Last few places available - Shock absorber women only triathlon

15/06/2010

Already close to 2000 Women have entered The Shock Absorber WomenOnly Triathlon and 5k/10k Fun Run. Held on Saturday 3 July in the safe, clean water and traffic free roads at the famous Dorney Lake Nr Windsor. Catering for women of all abilities, sizes and ages. Grab your girlfriends and be a part of an event that is going to give you the ultimate feeling of achievement!

This WomenOnly event caters for all ages and abilities and focuses on being a friendly, fun, safe, supportive and non-intimating environment.

If you only feel like doing a walk or run you can try our 5k 'Your Way' Fun Run or give the 10k Fun Run a go. If you want to take your first steps into Triathlon in a very safe and supportive environment you can try our Novice Triathlon which is only a 200 metre swim followed by a 5k bike ride and a 2.5k run, or our Sprint Triathlon which is a 400 metre swim, 20k bike and 5k run. We also have our Challenge Triathlon which is an 800 metre swim, 30k bike ride and 7.5k run for those feeling up for the challenge. Finally for those of you who are strong in one of the disciplines of Swim, Bike or Run, why not grab some of your friends and compete in the 'Health & Fitness' Challenge Relay Triathlon.

So with the variety of distances on offer, we will guarantee that the event will give you the ultimate feeling of achievement and be a fun day out.

The last few places are available online now at the Shock Absorber women only triathlon website

Run a Race for Life this summer

15/06/2010

Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life is the largest women-only fundraising event in the UK.

Since 1994, women of all ages and fitness levels across the UK have come together at these inspiring events to walk, jog or run 5k to help beat cancer.

Some take part in celebration of surviving a cancer experience. Others take part in memory of a loved one or to give hope to a cancer-free future. But all of them share a common goal: to raise money for Cancer Research UK’s groundbreaking work to beat cancer.

There are over 230 events taking place over the UK with over 30 events in the South East over the coming weeks. A number of events still have places so be sure to create a memory you will never forget this summer and book online at the Cancer Research Race for Life website

Photo courtesy of 42run.com

London Duathlon - New Ultra Distance

14/06/2010

The London Duathlon is the world's biggest run, bike, run event and has expanded in 2010 to offer a long distance challenge, of 20km run : 80km bike and 10km run which offers athletes moving up to longer distance racing the chance to test themselves in the safety of a closed-road environment. 

Launched for 2010, the London Duathlon now offers a challenge that will appeal to the thousands of athletes now focussing on longer distance racing.  The 20km : 80km : 10km event is one of the few opportunities to race at these distances in the UK and will be integrated into the existing Challenge and Fun distance events for the London Duathlon.

The Ultra will start the days racing beginning with 2 laps of the Park for the first run, followed by 7 laps on the bike and a further full lap of the Park to finish.  Places in the event will be available on a first come, first served basis and limited by the route capacity.  Open to any participants over 17 years old, there will be a time limit of 6hrs 15 mins to complete the distance.  Below is an estimate of the average times to complete the course.

 
The roads within the park will be closed for the day and will provide a stunning course for The London Duathlon, with secluded grassland and woods. There are incredible views of Central London, including St Paul's Cathedral, the London Eye and Canary Wharf.

Enter today for what always proves to be one of the highlights of the multi sport event calendar.

See World athletics stars this summer

11/06/2010

Tickets are still available for the 3 major UK Athletics events taking place this summer. This will be your chance to be inspired the world's best athletes in Birmingham, Gateshead and London. The events are:

Paris marathon - save the dates

11/06/2010

The GoOutRun team took part in the Paris Marathon for the first time this year and found the event well organised, enthusiastically supported with a scenic flat course taking the runners past famous Paris landmarks starting and finishing by the Arc de Triomphe.

We’d highly recommend the race as an alternative spring marathon for those not doing London, with the race taking place on April 10th 2011. Places go on sale from September 15^th 2010 and are available on a first come first served basis. The race always out quickly so be sure to save both dates!

There is also a Paris half marathon which will be on March 6^th and places also go on sale on the 15^th September 2010.

Visit the Paris Marathon website for full details.

Robin Hood Festival of Running

10/06/2010

The 30th staging of the Experian Robin Hood Festival of Running takes place on Sunday 12th September 2010. Consisting of 2 events, the full marathon and half marathon, this event is a highlight in the UK road running calendar and places are still available for both distances.

To avoid disappointment enter online today at the official event website

Brighton Marathon - Last few places

10/06/2010

Following the huge success of its inaugural running the Brighton Marathon is back on Sunday April 10th 2011.  The event will be even bigger and improved this year and is sure to sell out very quickly, with only a few places remaining as we speak.

So enter now to avoid disappointment and take your place in one of the UK’s fastest growing marathons.

www.brightonmarathon.co.uk

NEW - Entry level GPS from Garmin

01/04/2010

People take up running for different reasons but once we’ve started most of us want to know if we’re improving and if so by how much. So quickly, measuring and analysing our training runs and races becomes a key component of improving running fitness. The most accurate and user friendly method is a GPS watch but up until now price has been a barrier to purchase. That is until next month when Garmin launch an entry version of their Forerunner range that accurately measures your time, distance and Heart Rate.

The new Garmin Forerunner 110 is a GPS Enabled sports watch designed for runners that will accurately track your time, pace and distance covered. It’s available in 3 colour ways, Black / Red, Grey or Grey / Pink.

Enhancements on previous models include plug and play functionality that makes the watch simple to use with no setup required, the GPS receiver operates with HotFix to speed up the time taken to find and hold a signal and battery time has been increased to 7 hours of battery life when training and 2 weeks of normal use. An added benefit is that the watch is water resistant up to 1 metre with no loss of GPS signal making it the perfect training partner for running and triathlon.

We’re sure the product will be in high demand, it is currently available for pre-order from our retail partner Lanson Running. So be sure to guarantee yourself what will be an in demand product when it is launched at the end of April. The Garmin Forerunner 110 will cost £149.99 without the Heart Rate monitor and £169.99 for the version bundled with a Heart Rate Monitor.

Places open for Royal Parks Half Marathon

25/03/2010

The 10th of the 10th 2010 will see the third running of the Royal Parks Half Marathon. An incredibly popular race run through Green Park, Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens  in London, this is a great goal event to inspire you to run and train through the summer.

Entries always sell out fast, so be sure to log on and register when entries open on Monday 29th March at the Royal Parks Half Website

Photo courtesy of www.42run.com

British Heart Foundation - London Jogs Trilogy

12/03/2010

The British Heart Foundation’s London Jogs Series is a fantastic selection of completely free to enter after work jogs – coming back to the capital in 2010!

Register for these top sponsored jogs today and join thousands of others who will walk, jog or run at some of London’s finest and most famous locations to help to keep the nation’s hearts beating. For some fundraising tips please have a look at www.bhf.org.uk/frtoptips.

HYDE PARK - click here for further information or to register
Kicking off the trilogy is the Hyde Park Jog, taking place on Wednesday 14 April. Now in its fourth year, this event gives you the chance to complete either a 5km or 10km course within Hyde Park. Taking in the views of the famous Serpentine and fabulous Italian Gardens the course is a mix of great parkland running combined with a healthy glimpse around London’s most famous park.

TOWER OF LONDON – click here for further information or to register
The longest running jog in the city is our second jog in this special series. The spectacular Tower of London jog takes place on Wednesday 5 May.  Help us to celebrate this truly unique event by completing between 1 - 10 laps of the 1km route in the famous grass moat.

CANARY WHARF - click here for further information or to register
Last but not least, join joggers after work for the Canary Wharf Jog on Wednesday 2 June. Complete as many or as few laps in this hugely popular street jog around the famous towers of Canary Wharf, up to a maximum of 10km. It’s a great way to end the working day! Don’t delay in registering as this jog has limited numbers due to health and safety reasons.

Marathon know how clinics

02/03/2010

There are only 6 – 8 weeks of training left for the big spring marathons. These are critical weeks to ensure you cover the ultimate distance of 26.2miles and achieve your goal on the day.

We know that a lot of you are having doubts over you training, preparation, nutrition, injury prevention and race day strategy.

So, our training team have created Marathon Know How Clinics to ensure you are in the best shape possible for the big day.  Train and prepare in the best way possible to ensure you run a strong marathon in April.

Our exclusive Marathon Know How Clinics are a one on one coaching session with an experienced marathon runner and coach that enables you to:

• Review your training programme with an experienced coach and marathon runner
• Receive a personalised training plan to take you to race day
• 20 minute one on one phone consultation with an experienced coach and marathon runner
• Full Q+A with your experienced coach on any marathon running concerns
• Exclusive expert marathon race guide to ensure you are fully prepared for race day 
• Advice on dealing with last minute injuries, training worries and pre - race preparation
• Access to your coach by email to answer any questions leading up to race day 
   

This invaluable marathon expertise is yours for only £19.99

Buy online, call 0845 123 38 38 or email simon@gooutrun.com for more details.

New website - great quality free race photos

25/02/2010

Before I 'found' running. Fitness and Personal Training my career change was going to be as a photographer. So having run numerous running events and having started this website I've always been frustrated with the poor quality and high price of photos provided by the 'official' race photographers.

That is until Sunday when I came across a great site, run by photographers who take inventive, quality shots of runners at events across the country and then make them available for you to use for FREE! The company are called 42run.com and their pictures can be found at the official 42run.com website or on the photo sharing site Flickr. You can search for your pictures from an event by entering your race number.

We’re sure this site is going to grow and grow in size and popularity!

Photo courtesy of www.42run.com

Torrential rain, wind and PBs at Brighton Half Marathon

23/02/2010

The Sussex Beacon Brighton Half Marathon is my favourite race of the year. Well, it was! It was my 5^th running of the event and this time a number of clients joined us to run the event.

I’ve been convincing Veronica that the biblical weather forecast she’d been monitoring for the last month would definitely prove to be wrong and that a nice day by the seaside would be had by all. I was wrong!

The 6,200 runners, thousands of spectators and fantastic army of volunteers were left battered and frozen by the incessant heavy rain and icy wind that buffeted the runners for most of the run along the Brighton seafront.

Despite the tough conditions all of the GoOutRun.com running team posted good times, with 3 runners nailing a PB through the wind and the rain!

Once again in the most testing conditions the event was superbly organised, attended and supported. A special mention must go to Captain America who was with me stride for stride and must have weighed about 2 stone heavier by the end!

Well done team and look forward to a sunnier day by the seaside next year!

Photo Courtesy of www.42run.com

Photo Courtesy of www.42run.com

Photo Courtesy of www.42run.com 

NEW - Personal Training throughout London

19/02/2010

Our coaching and training team can now work with you individually or in small groups  to significantly improve your running performance. In each 1 hour session you will work with your trainer to improve your run speed, run endurance, running technique and form, leg, glute and core strength, balance and agility.

Our team of Coaches and Personal Trainers can deliver Personal Run Training in the following parks throughout London; Hyde Park, Clapham Common,  Turnham Green, Battersea Park, Twickenham Green, Richmond Park and Bushy Park . We also have Gym facilities in Chiswick and Hampton.

Full details are available here

Salomon Trail Running Series

11/02/2010

If it’s exhilarating filthy fun you’re after for 2010, add these dates to your diary as the

Salomon Trail Running Series returns with a vengance!

Choose from a medley of twisting 10 km Forest Trails which offer a gentle introduction to

trail. For the more experienced runner, try the Turbo X, which take you to places other runners

may fear to tread! Turbo X includes hills, mud and bogs to challenge physical as well

as mental agility. Hidden within is the Turbo X Zone, a particularly hardcore section entered

via a smoke-filled arch. This part of the race is timed separately so even if you can’t finish

the race first, you can still be a winner.

Forest Trails:

Sport Relief Mile Training

11/02/2010

Enter the Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile today!

Rise to the challenge and do the Mile! You’ll be joining thousands of people at Mile events across the UK. So choose your challenge - 1, 3 or 6 miles - and start raising cash to change lives. What are you waiting for? If you're not sure that you can cover the distance we have devised training programmes for each of the distances which can be found in our training section

WaterAid marathon training seminar a success!

02/02/2010

We held a marathon training seminar for the leading NGO WaterAid for the sucessive third successive year. A record turn out of runners were given tips on fundraising, run training, nutrition, injury prevention and the mental approach required to running a marathon.

The team then took to the track for some dynamic stretching, marathon pace workouts, Yasso 800s and a warm down.

It’s always inspiring to see a team embarking on their marathon journey and with target times ranging from 3 to 5 hours we are sure that amazing memories, achievements and sponsorship will be created along the way.

Face to face group training sessions

21/01/2010

In the lead up to the big half and full spring marathons GoOutRun.com will be holding group training sessions around Bushy Park on Saturdays at 10am. These sessions are ideal for anyone who is looking for coaching input, training advice, weekly structured runs or just simply other people to run with.

The sessions will start at Hampton Pool which is on the edge of Bushy Park. The sessions will last for an hour and will be lead by one of our qualified coaches and experienced runner. All run paces and experiences will be catered for.

Places are limited for each session so drop us a line if you’d like to come along and we’ll reserve you a place. The first session is FREE and the cost for each subsequent session is £10. 

Great North Run Ballot Open

19/01/2010

The ballot for the world's most iconic half marathon is now open. To be in with a chance of being one of the 54,000 runners at the 2010 Bupa Great North Run simply enter the ballot online at the official Bupa Great North Run website The ballot closes at midday February 8th.

Kick start your London Marathon Training

14/01/2010

London Marathon 2010

The party (and hopefully snow) season is now behind us and we can focus fully on the big challenge you have set yourself in 2010, the Virgin London Marathon!

Training for the marathon will take up an increasing amount of your thoughts, time and life over the coming months leading up to what will prove to be an unforgettable day. Your only objective over the coming weeks of running is to train yourself to be able to run 26.2 miles on Sunday 25th April. You will cover hundreds of miles over that period of time and place your mind and body through a heavy load. So, your training is simply there to prepare your body and mind to run an endurance event of in excess of 3 hours on that given day.

The key to this is to build a solid foundation. Start off slowly in terms of the pace and the amount of miles you run. January and February are important months in ensuring you have built a solid foundation so you don’t overstretch yourself come March and April.

You should aim to do the following over the next couple of months :

• Consistently run at least 3 times a week.
   
• Build 1 of those runs up from a starting point of around 6 miles to at least a Half Marathon distance (13.1 miles)
   
• Keep the pace steady and conversational for the Long Runs – just get used to time on your fit
   
• Be organized and get a routine– plan your runs, put them in your diary and stick to them.
   
• Overcome your fears – the negative inner voice will find excuses not to do the training – develop mental strategies to ignore it and stick to your plan
   
• Increase your weekly mileage and long runs each week for 3 weeks and then reduce the load by around 25% on the fourth week. This will reduce your risk of injury and improve your fitness.
   
• Book a warm up event of around half marathon distance.
   
• Do at least 1 strength and conditioning session a week.
   
• Stretch thoroughly after each run.
   
• Practice taking on gels and energy drinks in your long runs.
• Learn to listen to your body. If you have a heavy cold/virus take a couple of days off. If you have a niggle cross train on a bike or cross trainer.
   
• Set up your fundraising page and let everyone know you’re raising money for a good cause. 
   

To get a Personal Running Programme for the Virgin London Marathon either Contact Us or call 0845 123 38 38.

London Running Show - a huge success!

30/11/2009

The 2009 London Running Show proved to be a great success for GoOutRun.com.

The first staging of the show attracted a high number of visitors across the Saturday and Sunday, who in spite of adverse weather and travel conditions, were keen to see seminars from the likes of Jo Pavey and Charlie Spedding and to see the latest products from companies such as Mizuno, Lucozade and Asics.

Across the weekend, attracting close to 1,000 visitors to the stand and around 100 visitors to our motivation, coaching and amazing events seminar.

It was great to speak to so many runners; key topics that kept cropping up across the weekend were injury prevention, how to structure training, training for marathons, strength and conditioning, nutrition and dynamic stretching. We will cover these topics in our Know How Guides section over the coming weeks.

2010 Reading Half Marathon entries open!

20/11/2009

The Reading Half Marathon is always an extremely popular event and is a perfect event for those looking to do their first half marathon or as a prep event for a springtime full marathon.

The 2010 Reading Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 21st March and entries always sell out quickly. So don't hesitate to download an entry form at the Reading Half Marathon website.

London Running Show

06/11/2009

We're happy to announce that we’ll be exhibiting and presenting at this year’s London Running Show. The show will take place for the first time at Olympia on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th November. We will be exhibiting and presenting with our Travel Partners absoluterunning.com. Visit our stand and seminars for show offers and new product releases.

Alternative 2010 spring marathons

28/10/2009

Did you miss out on a place in the 2010 London Marathon? Luckily, due to the increasing popularity of the distance there are a number of great alternatives at home and abroad.

2010 will see the first running of the Brighton Marathon which takes place on April 18th, a week before London; there will be limited places available at the beginning of November, for what is going to be a fantastic event.

Edinburgh is another popular UK Marathon. The 2010 Edinburgh marathon takes place on Sunday 23rd May, entries are currently available online at the Edinburgh Marathon website.

Further afield, there are a number of very popular European Spring time Marathons, including Rome, Barcelona, Paris, Rotterdam, Prague, Vienna and Monaco. All of which have places available.

Top weekend at Amsterdam Marathon for GoOutRun.com

22/10/2009

A team of 7 runners from GoOutRun.com headed over to Amsterdam at the weekend to take part in the Full and Half Marathons. The first race of the weekend took place on Saturday morning to see if plane could beat car and ferry to the Dutch capital. The team on the Plane were the clear winners!

There was a mixture of experience amongst the group with 2 runners making their debut in the Half Marathon and 2 in the Full Marathon. There were certainly plenty of nerves and fears on the Saturday as we collected our race information from the Marathon Expo and whiled away the hours drinking coffee and water on the Saturday afternoon. Not your typical weekend in Amsterdam!

There were 26,000 runners taking place in the three running events that took place over the weekend with all events starting and finishing in the Olympic stadium, which provided a dramatic backdrop and atmosphere. The Amsterdam Marathon event, as always, was superbly organised and marshalled with great support from the locals and the many visiting supporters.

All runners exceeded their expectations, with 6 PBs and the nerves and fears of Saturday were replaced with smiles, laughter and beers on Sunday evening!

For those interested in taking part next year, be sure to check out the official Amsterdam Marathon website for entry details or visit our friends at the travel tour company Absolute Running who also had a strong team out in force at the event.

2010 Marathon Coaching Specials

07/10/2009

Congratulations if you have a place in a 2010 Marathon. We absolutely love the Marathon, it’s our distance of choice and know that you’ll have a life affirming experience! 

We have put together 2010 Marathon Coaching Packages that will ensure you are fit to run on your big day and avoid the many pitfalls that people fall into through the months of training that lie ahead.  

We’ll be launching our 2010 Marathon Coaching Packages and Marathon Know How content over the coming weeks. Our packages always sell out fast, so click here to be the first to receive news on our 2010 Marathon Coaching Packages.

London Marathon Ballot

01/10/2009

The acceptance/rejection magazines for the 2010 Virgin London Marathon have started to drop on the doormats. We hope you've been lucky! If not, be sure to check out our events section for alternatives or the official London Marathon Website for Charity Places.

Bath Half Marathon - Entries Now Open

01/10/2009

The Bath Half Marathon is one of the longest established and most popular city centre road events in the UK it takes place on Sunday 7th March 2010. Entries are now open and all sell out very quickly. Click here to enter online

Bushy Park Time Trial is 5!

01/10/2009

This Saturday, the Bushy Park 5K Time Trial is 5 years old! A free to enter race, that has spawned free Park Run events all over the country, the event started with 13 runners and now regularly attracts over 500 runners each Saturday in Bushy Park at 9am. For details of the Bushy Park race and for a Park Run event near you simply click here

Paris Marathon entry details

29/09/2009

Thinking about running a Spring 2010 Marathon? Well, now is a great time to enter the Paris Marathon, which is one of the world's leading marathons.

The Paris Marathon operates a first come first served policy with a sliding price scale. The first 16,000 places have already gone. There are a further 16,000 available at 74 €. The last 5,000 places cost 90 € Places go fast once the London Marathon ballot has been announced so keep an eye on the entry counter on the Paris Marathon website.

A Great North Run

21/09/2009

Congratulations to the 54,000 runners who took part in the Great North Run yesterday, the world’s largest Half Marathon, a truly inspirational event, with phenomenal support and organisation.

If you were inspired by the media coverage then now is a good time to register to receive information on the entry process for the 2010 Great North Run. Registration is simple and can be done at the official Great North Run website. The race sells out quickly each year, so be sure not to miss out.