tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28074059276989776432024-03-13T19:49:37.468+00:00Simply SportsSimply Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705975723553766730noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807405927698977643.post-29078520309853767572019-08-07T17:21:00.000+01:002019-08-07T18:19:19.695+01:00The Asics London 10K, more than a simple race<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Iona Campbell</b> is one of the member of the <a href="https://www.mojorunningandfitness.com/">Mojo Running & Fitness</a>, a friendly women's running group based in Sevenoaks, Hildenborough and Otford. Each Monday night run from our store completing a varied and fun training. Recently, <a href="https://www.simplysports.co.uk/default.asp">Simply Sports </a>& Asics organised a competition and the winner received an all inclusive package to the <b>ASICS London 10k</b>, included a brand new top to toe outfit and pair of runners. The competition was decided by the club. They had to put into 50 words who they thought deserved it and why. Iona was the winner and here she tell us her experience and how she could check her conditions in London after a few difficulties already overcome: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I took up running roughly about 3 years ago following my second <b>Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction</b> (ACL) due to skiing and football injuries. Whilst I was undertaking an MSc in Sports Therapy, which I didn't finish, at the University of Gloucestershire I started doing a <a href="https://www.parkrun.org.uk/gloucestercity/">Gloucester Parkrun </a>where I meet some members of a local running group called the <a href="https://hucclecoteharriers.co.uk/">Hucclecote Harriers</a>. They I suggested I join them for regular runs, which aided with my overall stamina and speed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Following my time at Gloucester I moved to Sevenoaks, Kent to be closer to my family where I discovered an all ladies running group called MOJO Running and Fitness Club (a <b>friendly women's running group run</b> by the amazing Jo Kingston), where my running improved even more as I was pushed to run in the Kent hills. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I have joined the club in several <b>10K runs</b> over the last couple of years (including London winter run, Sevenoaks Weald 10K and Whitstable 10K), along with several <b>Triathlons </b>(I completed Hever castle Olympic distance race in September 2018). I had stated my training earlier this year for Sussex Triathlon and Oxford Half Marathon however that had to be put on hold as at the end of March 2019 I was taken in to A&E at Dartford Hospital due to the fact that I was extremely unwell. Shortly after arriving at the hospital I had a seizure which caused the doctors to sedate me and take me to the Intensive care unit where I was diagnosed with pneumonia and sepsis. Thankfully I responded well to treatment and I was back at home after 10 days in hospital. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">However there was some doubt if I would make it to Italy at the beginning of May for my <b>brother's wedding</b>. After about 2 months of being discharged from hospital I returned to running however it will still take a while for me back to normal.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Taking part in the Asics London 10K run was an amazing opportunity for me to push myself and gauge how well I am doing health wise considering how unwell I was earlier in the year. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It was an <b>amazing atmosphere</b> with plenty of people taking part in the event. There was plenty of entertainment around the round along with water and feeding stations. It is an ideal event for those who want a flat and quick 10K run or who are new to that sort of distance. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Following my recover I have decided to undertake <b>Edinburgh Half Marathon 2020</b> in support of Darenth Valley hospital as they were really amazing with me whilst I was so unwell. One thing that made the whole event even better has been the support I have had from my family and MOJO runners (I love you all).</span><br />
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Simply Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705975723553766730noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807405927698977643.post-91205850767822555592018-10-14T07:23:00.000+01:002018-10-14T07:23:28.633+01:00Fay Hart, more than a winner<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Apart from an amazing sports woman, Fay Hart, key member of <a href="https://www.ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk/boccia-club/">YMCA East Surrey Boccia Club</a> player, is an inspiration, although she feels "that’s quite a strong phrase to use". Recently, she won <b>the Reigate and Banstead Disabled Sport Award</b>, sponsored by <a href="https://www.simplysports.co.uk/">Simply Sports</a>, and in this interview she tells us his experience and his next challenge: the Boccia England Surrey Scorpions Academy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>- How did you feel after knowing that you are going to receive the Reigate and Banstead Sports Awards?</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I had no idea at all actually. I was totally unaware until arriving at the awards and reading my name in the programme. Once I realised, I was really touched and couldn’t quite believe it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>- How did your friends, family, team members receive the new? </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I’ve had such a positive response from everyone. Especially from my team and coaches, that means so much. My mum and Dad came with me on the night of the awards, along with Emma from the YMCA it was so nice to celebrate with them.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;">The next day when I went to use the gym at YMCA, quite a few staff were keen to congratulate me. </span><br />
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<b style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;">- Why do you think you have been selected for this award?</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">That’s a tough question. I think it’s because Boccia is my passion and I have a determined approach towards it. After having health problems earlier in the year, I had to take a break from Boccia. I was keen to come back from that and develop further, which hasn’t been easy. You certainly have to have a level of drive about you to be able to do that. It’s important to mention I’ve also had much invaluable support along with my determination, which is a great combination.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>- How important is the sport in your life?</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It is very important and has become somewhat of a lifestyle aside from the activity itself. I find the whole process of Boccia: playing, training, setting and achieving goals and exercising to get stronger a form of release from life’s other stresses. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>- Do you feel as an inspiration for others?</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I feel that’s quite a strong phrase to use. I’m just keen to develop and further my skills and if someone takes something from how I do that, then that’s good.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>- Tell us about your experience in the YMCA Boccia Club?</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">When I came to the YMCA Boccia club, everyone was so welcoming, I was quite tentative and wasn’t sure if I’d even be able to throw the ball. I had played some years before when I was younger and my muscles were less affected by my condition. To my surprise, I was able to throw the ball. I couldn’t throw it consistently though, but everyone really encouraged me and that really did help me to improve. This, along with hard work, not only meant I became able to throw the ball properly, but it also gave me the skillset I needed to succeed to the point I have and to continue doing so. Without the YMCA Boccia Club, the things I have experienced so far would not have been possible and for that, I am very grateful.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">With regard to challenges, I now have a place at the Boccia England Surrey Scorpions Academy, where I am lucky enough to play and train alongside some of the England players. That’s a massive challenge in itself, because I look up to them and would like to be playing for England myself in the future. Competition wise, I’m entering the <a href="https://bocciaengland.org.uk/competitions/">Heathcoat Cup</a> in early 2019. Last year I qualified with a gold medal in my category, but wasn’t well enough to attend the finals. This time around, I hope to qualify again and get another chance to go to the finals, because succeeding there could potentially open doors to new opportunities for me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>- Why would you recommend to practise sport? </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I would say that sport isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but if you have the chance to try a sport and enjoy it, then it is worth pursuing.</span><br />
<br />Simply Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705975723553766730noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807405927698977643.post-40968392562273349892018-08-23T16:16:00.001+01:002018-08-23T16:28:17.229+01:00Your running club for training for the Intersport Run Reigate <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Cat and Sarah from <a href="http://www.teammama.co.uk/">Team Mama</a> are the energetic spirit of the <b>Run Reigate Run Club</b>, free training sessions held every Tuesday at Priory Park to prepare people for the <a href="https://www.intersport.co.uk/">Intersport UK</a> <a href="https://www.runreigate.com/">Run Reigate</a> Half Marathon, 10k or 5k the next 16th of September. Both coaches lead the sessions along with <a href="http://www.fitnesszonereigate.com/">The Fitness Zone</a> and tell us in this interview their amazing experience with this new running community is being born in Reigate.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">- What was the goal to start the Run Reigate Run Club?</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Initially the goal was to give people a structured programme to build up their <b>fitness </b>and running technique to achieve a 5k distance. However, this programme has also benefited the 10k and 1/2 marathon runners in improving their running speeds, balance, coordination and strength.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">- How is being the experience?</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It has been a fantastic experience. The Run Reigate <b>Running Club</b> has been so well received - we have had amazing numbers, and brilliant feedback. It has also been great exposure for our business TeamMama (a leading advanced post-natal fitness provider helping mums to recover their strength and fitness safely in a fun, friendly environment).</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">- How has been the feedback from the community?</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We have had really positive feedback from all our <b>runners</b>. The difficulty we had was pitching the session to both novices as well as seasoned runners. The feedback has been that everyone has felt challenged and pushed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>- Did you expect this success?</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Yes! Run Reigate is a really enthusiastic team with great social media exposure. They also have huge sponsors who are also actively involved - so we managed to spread the work quickly about our fantastic running club. The Reigate running community are really supportive of both <b>Run Reigate</b> race and also the Run Reigate Running Club.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>- What is the running profile you need to join the club?</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">You just need to enjoy running and meeting people. We are able to adapt the exercises to meet various needs so we welcome all abilities, speeds and ages.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>- How are the sessions?</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The session are developed on a tried and tested coaching formula. Each week the session focus on the 'all important' running drills, building strength, balance and coordination. We then include a variety of interval, tempo and exercises - varying each week. We then finish with a timed 1k-1.5k run which gives everyone a brilliant benchmark to assess their progress. The sessions are designed and adapted for both novices as well as experienced runners. Everyone can come.</span><br />
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<b style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">- How do you motivate people to run? </b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">As coaches we try to bring enthusiasm, knowledge, fun and experience to each session. This has helped build a great atmosphere and has made it so popular. Each individual is running for their own personal goal: charity, health, personal best, or just for fun. A combination of all these things is what motivates our runners.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>- What do you need if you want to take part in a session?</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It is simple - you need a bottle of water, trainers and a smile.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>- What tips do you give people training for a race like Run Reigate?</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Find your goal...what is going to keep you running and training? Stay focused and don't loose heart. Join a club with like minded runners, and find a friend, who runs at your pace, to run with each week. Most importantly....ENJOY IT! Run Reigate is a fun, friendly and active community that is great to be part of. Whether you are signed up for the 5k, 10k or 1/2 marathon you will become hooked.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Run Reigate Run Club training sessions are held every Tuesday (until 4th of September) at 7:30 - 8:30pm in Reigate Priory Park -in front of the school-. The <b>free sessions</b> are created to prepare for the Intersport Run Reigate Half Marathon, 10k and 5k race. </span><br />
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Simply Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705975723553766730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807405927698977643.post-34830615611114660072018-07-21T07:12:00.000+01:002018-07-21T07:21:24.941+01:00Simply Sports in the heart of ON Running<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">In 2010, during a <a href="https://www.ispo.com/en/munich">ISPO</a>, the largest trade fair for sports business, we first met a guys from a Swiss start-up company called <a href="https://www.on-running.com/en-gb/">On Running</a> in the “<b>Brand New</b>” hall. They were trying to be known in a very busy market like running trainers. It was a hard mission, however their product were fresh, original, fashion, and especially light. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Besides, they have a great advantage: they love those shoes that they have created. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">A short time later, they were introducing the trainers in our shops with their concept <b>Run on Clouds</b>. That was different, not only for the quality, but their philosophy. In other words, <a href="https://www.simplysports.co.uk/">Simply Sports</a> & <a href="https://www.christopherhullsport.co.uk/">CHS </a>and ON had a special connection from the very first time. In fact, now they are one of our top brand partners. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Last week, we had the privilege to be invited the launch of the latest trainers designed by On, the <b>Cloudace</b>, and it was the perfect opportunity to discover the On Running world in their own home for two days.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Drew, Alan and Kelly from Simply Sports and CHS were very lucky to be flown out to Zürich, along with a selection of other UK ON stockists for the Cloudace event/Oniversity. Here their adventure.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">"We started off after arrival and check in at Zürich with lunch outside the ON HQ. Freshly made Italian Pizza! This was a really nice opportunity to mix with the other Oniversity guests and ON staff.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">This was followed by an greeting from the UK ON team and a Brand presentation/HQ tour from one of the founders <b>Caspar Copetti</b>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ON presented all of us with our own personal ON goodie bags, along with a demo pair of Cloudace to be able to test over the two day Oniversity.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We also had a presentation for the New Cloudace from their R&D team. Which was very informative and really helped to understand all the technology behind the new shoe.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We then took part in the <b>Zürich Zoo Run</b>, which was a charity event in the evening, which also included dinner which was great fun! It was also a great first opportunity to test out the new Cloud Ace!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">On the second day of the <b>Oniversity </b>we started with a 6.15am Run through the centre of Zürich, another opportunity to really put the Cloudace though its paces. This was finished with a quick refreshing swim in the river Limmat!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We then returned to ON HQ for more product and ON brand training for the morning, before being taken out for lunch.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The rest of the the afternoon was free time to explore Zürich before flying home. We took the opportunity to visit the ON zone in the Jelmoli Department Store. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The Zürich Oniversity was a fantastic and unique experience. Myself and the rest of the team had great fun on the trip!"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>Simply Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705975723553766730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807405927698977643.post-25251988066602824582018-07-05T16:59:00.000+01:002018-07-05T17:01:25.588+01:00A great Running Gait Analysis makes a difference<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Google defines the <b>Running Gait analysis</b> as "a method for identifying biomechanical abnormalities in the gait cycle - in other words it's a way of assessing the way in which you walk and run". At <a href="https://www.simplysports.co.uk/">Simply Sports</a> is more than a method, it is the opportunity to know the real runner and probably is the most rewarded <b>Running Customer Service</b> for us because in a natural conversation we can advise you the best way to enjoy running and less likely to have an injury and even we can improve your technique with our tips.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Why a running gait test? Because it is the best form to know your <b>foot strike</b> on the floor and determine what type of shoes you should use.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Normally, the trainers are divided in <a href="https://ssportsltd.blogspot.com/2014/02/types-of-running-shoes.html">three categories</a> -although we should not forget that each runner has a <b>unique</b> running gait-:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">- <b>Neutral</b>: For runners with a more stable and straighter heel to toe foot strike. These shoes will offer a balanced level of support and cushioning for the whole of the foot.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">- Over pronation / <b>Stability:</b> For runners with an less stable foot strike, rolling from the outside edge of the heel inwards through to the ball of the foot. These shoes incorporate a stability structure along the middle of the arch to help control this movement.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">- <b>Supination</b> (or underpronation): For runners with the insufficient inward roll of the foot after landing. They do not need to use any support. Neutral is the best option for them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We know that sometimes could be a bit confused the (apparently) simple thing of buying a pair of shoes for running. No worries about words like heel drop, levels of <b>cushioning</b>, support, rebound... because after a running gait analysis your questions will be solved. This is the reason you should invest only 10-15 minutes (we are specialist in analysis during lunch times ;]) of your time, with as much additional time as required to fit and try the various shoe options, in an assessment to run with the proper trainers for you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Simply Sports (Reigate) and <a href="https://www.christopherhullsport.co.uk/">CHS </a>(Tonbridge Wells) have recently installed a gait analysis machine called <a href="https://vimeo.com/166388044">Currex Monolith</a> that delivers a unique and individualized <b>shoe fitting process</b>. A modern pressure mapping system (more than 4000 sensors) reads foot behaviour 100 times per second then automatically classifies the foot into a support category whilst measuring length and width to ensure the perfect fit. After the test, the global database and our specialist staff could recommend you different shoes from our stock according to your profile.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Currex Monolith</b> is not the standard gait analysis where you run on a treadmill and someone reviews a slow motion video, in fact you don't even need to run, you just walk across a pressure plate a couple of times and the results are tailored to your needs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">"Ok, I am interested. What do I need to do?"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">- There is <b>no booking</b> required, but any advance notice of an assessment requirement is always appreciated.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">- If you have a <b>current pair of shoes</b> that you use, please bring these along. It can often be helpful to see how well a previous shoe has worked for you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">- If you happen to have a preferred style of running <b>sock</b>, it's good to have these with you to assist with the fitting process. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">- Our stores also have a <b>treadmill</b> and customers are welcome to use this to get a better idea of how the shoes feel to run in. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">- We do stock a broad range of shoe options from Brooks, On, Saucony, New Balance, Asics, Adidas and Nike. There are also <b>half sizes </b>available to ensure we can get the best fit possible.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">- The gait analysis service does have a fee of £20, but this is then <b>deducted off the price</b> of a shoe when a pair is purchased.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">- We can send copy of your <b>results</b> via email.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Enjoy running with the <b>guarantee</b> of doing it with the best shoes for you. (Remember that a gait analysis is a part of your running. Other factor like training, nutrition, hydration influence in your performance).</span>Simply Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705975723553766730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807405927698977643.post-44086470608180660942018-06-03T07:05:00.000+01:002018-06-10T05:48:39.751+01:00Seven reasons to love running<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Simply Sports</b> will be celebrating the next 6th of June <a href="https://globalrunningday.org/">the Global Running Day</a>, a worldwide celebration of running that encourages everyone to get moving. The idea is have fun, be active and inspire others. Remember that you can inspire running 20 marathons in a row or simply a half mile.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Following the idea of this special <b>Running Day</b>, we have been wondering and looking for reasons why a sport like running, being the world’s oldest sport, </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">is becoming the most popular way to exercise and here are our answers:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">1 <b>Free </b>and you can do it anywhere: According to <a href="https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/running-tips-for-beginners/">NHS</a>, running burns more calories than any other mainstream exercise and regular running can reduce your risk of chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke. It can also boost your mood and keep your weight under control.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">2 <b>Easy </b>to do: It is simple, cheap and fast. You do not need special equipment, environment or more people. Simply comfortable sports clothing, a good pair of shoes (we could advise you at Reigate, Oxted, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Weels stores), a supportive sports bra for women and, of course, your <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/get-inspired/26777663">willpower </a>and staying motivated.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">3 In </span><b style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">figures</b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">: More than two million of people in the UK run at least once a week and an estimated 10m in the </span><a href="http://www.usatf.org/news/specialReports/2003LDRStateOfTheSport.asp?avad=55097_f1225450d" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">US</a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">. Here is other datum to understand this phenomenon: more than 1,6 million of runners have completed a </span><a href="http://www.parkrun.org.uk/" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">ParkRun</a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> in UK. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">4 Running as <b>recreation</b>: Nowadays one in ten persons run. Running is the sixth most popular form of recreation in Europe – after walking, swimming, biking, alpine skiing and mountaineering.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">5. <b>Sociable </b>and <b>solitary</b>: Running can be the most sociable of sports (running clubs, races...) or if you prefer the most solitary (training and competing alone, run against yourself).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">6. Discover the <b>world </b>running: Races and training are a great opportunity to enjoy your town and your county without limits and discovering new areas. It is the perfect excuse to visit another countries making friends as well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">7. Run to calm the mind: Runners focus on breathing, as does <b>meditation</b>, </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;">practice of focusing attention in order to clear the mind and reduce anxiety.</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;"> “It’s a myth that meditation happens only when you light candles or incense and sit cross-legged,” says Chandresh Bhardwaj, founder of the Break The Norms meditation program Instead, he explains, “When you are deeply involved in any activity, you become meditative”. In conclusion, running is an excellent way </span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;">to develop a meditation and mindfulness practice.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;">It would be fantastic, if you comment us your reasons to love running. We promise you we add your ideas this post. Thank you! </span><br />
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Simply Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705975723553766730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807405927698977643.post-20287603470305060172018-05-08T11:32:00.000+01:002018-05-08T11:37:53.442+01:00The spirit of Jenny Denton in the 30th Hogsmill 5<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Next Sunday will be a special day for <a href="http://epsomallsorts.org.uk/index.html">Epsom Allsorts Ladies Running Club</a>. The club will celebrate the 30 anniversary of the <a href="http://epsomallsorts.org.uk/hogsmill5.html">Hogsmill 5</a>, a friendly running race over 5 miles through the Hogsmill local nature reserve. But, if we want to be able to understand this popular event, sponsored by Simply Sports, firstly is necessary to know the figure of <b>Jenny Denton</b>. The club discovers us in this post her influence and her incredible story:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Jenny Denton started the Epsom Allsorts in April 1987. She had moved to Surrey from Nottinghamshire where she had been running regularly for several years and finding it difficult to motivate herself to run on her own she decided to set up a <b>local running group</b> for women.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Jenny advertised a meeting in Bourne Hall for women who might be interested in running and in attending regular training sessions. The fliers and posters encouraged women of ‘all ages, shapes, sizes and absolute beginners’ to attend the meeting. The aim was to train women to enable them to enter the Nike Women's Own 10k Run in <b>Hyde Park</b> in the autumn. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">43 women turned up at the first meeting. Five months later they hired a <b>double decker</b> bus and a single decker bus for the runners and their supporters for the trip to Hyde Park. The local Mayor and Mayoress joined the runners in their Rolls-Royce to offer their support and join the picnic in the park after the race. Of the 1305 competitors running that day 59 were Allsorts. They raised over £2300 for local charities. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The emphasis was always on <b>mutual support</b> and not individual competition. In the training sessions, the faster runners were encouraged to regularly loop around to the back of the field to motivate the slower runners.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The women continued to run together and compete in other races and in </span><b style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">1988</b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> the club organised its own anniversary race. All the runners, organisers and marshals were women. Since then the Epsom Allsorts anniversary race has been organised each year and has seen its members compete in races up to marathon distance including Paris, Bruges, New York and many at London each year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">In 1988 the club held its first anniversary race to commemorate the formation of the Epsom Allsorts Ladies Running Club the year before. Two distances were on offer 5k and 10k. <b>Jo Burford</b> and a band of helpers organised the race for many years. A number of locations were used during these years including: Epsom Baths (before it was the Rainbow Centre), Glyn School, Longmead School.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">In later years the race became the Hogsmill 5, a five mile race that continues today and the venue became <b>the Harrier Centre</b> – which was just a cinder track when the club was first formed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Simply Sports</b> is proud of supporting the race Hogsmill 5 with special </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">prizes:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">- 🏆 1st Prize winner will receive free gait analysis and a pair of running shoes of her choice! Plus two pairs of Hilly socks.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">- The 2nd placed runner will receive a free gait analysis, a £50 gift voucher and 2 pairs of Hilly socks.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">- The 3rd placed lady will also receive free gait analysis, a £25 gift voucher and 2 pairs of Hilly socks.</span>Simply Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705975723553766730noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807405927698977643.post-10962397356593779702018-04-22T21:47:00.001+01:002018-04-22T21:47:20.329+01:00Dave Roper: "I thought that running as Spiderman was tough, but he has nothing on a Stormtrooper"<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The 23rd of April of 2017 Jez Allinson claimed <a href="http://www.jedinews.co.uk/conventions-events/articles/running-stormtrooper-guinness-world-record-holder/">the Guinness World Record</a> for the fastest person to run a marathon dressed as a Star Wars character (4.59.12). That happened at the London Marathon 2017. A year after (less a week), <a href="http://ssportsltd.blogspot.co.uk/2018/04/i-know-crowds-are-going-to-love-it.html">Dave Roper</a> from Reigate completed <a href="http://www.brightonmarathonweekend.co.uk/events/brighton-marathon/">the Brighton Marathon</a> <b>dressed as a Stormtrooper</b> (#StormtrooperDave) and beat the record by six minutes. Beyond the times, the most important thing he raised over £4,000 for the local charity <a href="http://www.autism-all-stars.org/">Autism All Stars</a>. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">A week later of the race, he tells us his experience which define it as "the hardest thing I have ever done (physically)".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">"The crowds were superb from start to finish and I <b>high-fived</b> as many people as I could throughout the course. There were a few times were I thought I was going to pull out, but the crowds really kept me going".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">"I purposely took of <b>faster </b>than planned as I wanted to get the half way mark as early as possible. I did the first 10k in 55:55 and the first half in 2:06:14 with an overall finishing time of 4:53:14".</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dave Roper after finishing the Brighton Marathon.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Spiderman vs Stormtrooper</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">"I thought that running as Spiderman (he ran the Brighton Marathon as this character in 2016) was tough, but he has nothing on a Stormtrooper. In <b>training </b>I thought I had got rid of any problem areas with rubbing/digging in to me......but after running for nearly 5 hours I now know otherwise".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">"Running in the <b>Armour </b>is so tough as you can't really feel any breeze, and its very hot under that helmet. The restriction of movement in my legs made the second half tough. I also had my left trainer on a little too tight causing my foot to go numb. It is still numb now 3 days later". </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">"Having my family and <b>friends </b>around the course great. I knew roughly where I was going to see them and it was amazing every time I saw them". </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>A straw for the future</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">With the full costume on I cannot take of my own helmet as the hands will not fit inside the gap to unclip the chinstrap. This meant that I was only able to have a drink when I saw my wife, Kirsten. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I stopped twice for a few minutes at mile 14 and 18 and toweled myself off and enjoyed fluids. For future runs I am going to fix a straw inside the <b>helmet</b>".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">"The final 100m finish will be a moment that I will never forget. Firstly the crowds were all roaring at all of the finishers and then over the Tannoys the Imperial March music blasted loudly. This picked me right up and I waved to the crowds. Just before the finish line the Star Wars theme tune blared. I literally had <b>goosebumps</b>. It was a superb way to finish an exhausting race".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">"After picking up my medal I made my way to the <b>beer tent</b> (a fantastic addition) and met back up with my family. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We walked up to the train station (minus the helmet) and sitting on that train was the best feeling EVER! </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I wore the suit from 8:45am - 5:15pm. It was a long day. Taking it off was amazing. Now I cant wait to get it on again and do the next run".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">"I am currently trying to get as many photographs/videos and witness statements to send to Guinness World Records. To top it off, we have raised over <b>£4000</b> for Autism All Stars which makes every painful step/every cut and bruise worth it". </span><br />
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Simply Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705975723553766730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807405927698977643.post-80058870081748305832018-04-03T21:31:00.001+01:002018-04-03T21:46:32.043+01:00Run a marathon in the armour of a stormtrooper<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Dave Roper (35 years) is an ex soldier from Reigate, a Star Wars super fan and a fitness instructor who loves the sports challenges. With this information, it is easier to understand his new goal: run the <a href="http://www.brightonmarathonweekend.co.uk/events/brighton-marathon/">Brighton Marathon</a> dressed as a stormtrooper to raise money for the charity <a href="http://www.autism-all-stars.org/">Autism All Stars</a>. His two children are diagnosed with autism. In this interview, he tells us the meaning of </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-display/showROFundraiserPage?userUrl=stormtrooperdave&pageUrl=6">#stormtrooperdave</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>- How did the idea of running the Brighton Marathon dressed as a stormtrooper arise?</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I have run the Brighton Marathon as Spiderman in 2016 and achieved my PBs in 3.44.46. I ran a half marathon in 1.29.17 (<a href="http://www.jellyfish.co.uk/runreigate/">The Intersport Run Reigate</a>) and a 10k in 39.17. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">People always like to see a challenge when it comes to sponsoring people. I knew that after Spidey I would have to really up my game.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>- Why did you choose this Star Wars character?</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I'm a massive Star Wars fan, and everybody knows the character. Whether you enjoy the films or not, if you see a Storm Trooper you know it's a Storm Trooper. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I'm also an ex soldier so it's nice to be back in uniform again (haha).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>- Why for Autism all Stars? </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">My 2 children, Liam and Lucy are diagnosed with Autism. Autism all stars are a local charity who help and support families living with Autism. They have ĺots of advice and help online and put on autism friendly cinema clubs and various events in and around the area. I love that I can support them in what they do. Being a smaller charity you really know that every donation is making a difference.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>- How was the process to create this uniform for running a race?</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I actually really under estimated how much work was needed to get this Armour race ready. David Ashcroft at <a href="http://tkarmour.com/">TKUK </a>provided me the armour free of charge to help me support my cause. Fully assembled these sell for £800 up so you can imagine how much it meant to me getting given one. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I've had to make a lot of adjustments and then test run and then adjust the adjustments again. We are almost there.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I have run as Spiderman previously, which at the time I thought was super tough....This is another level. I know the crowds are going to love it, which is what it's all about.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo of a Dave's training in a park.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>- How is being the training in the stormtrooper skin?</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I've absolutely loved the training runs. So many people taking photographs and tooting from cars. It's made it so much fun. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I've suffered some cuts and bruises along the way but will all be fixed by the main event.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>- What is your fears about the costume: the hot inside, the stiffness, the breathability...?</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I knew it was going to be hot inside the armour. It's solid plastic so isn't very forgiving when it comes to movement or allowing air in. The good thing is that I'm not running to get my best time so I can enjoy the event and the crowds.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>- What is the people reaction when they spot a stormtrooper training like a normal runner?</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Some literally freeze and just go woah as you run past whilst others want photographs and high fives. I love the reactions of motorists. Big grins and lots of beeping the horn. Several people have pulled over to get pictures and one person actually put £20 in my hand whilst I was running.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>- Have you considered in beating the Guinness World Record for the fastest person to run a marathon dressed as a Star Wars character? (The record time is 4.59.12 and was reached by <a href="http://www.jedinews.co.uk/conventions-events/articles/running-stormtrooper-guinness-world-record-holder/">Jez Allinson</a> at London Marathon 2017).</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Yes, I actually went to apply but there is a lot to do when it comes to proving the attempt. You either need to film the entire event showing the costume or have two witnesses to prove that you didn't cheat etc. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I'll see how it goes this time and then have a think about it. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It would be amazing to be a World Record Holder. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I've actually chatted with Jez. He's a lovely guy and is doing some fantastic work for Charity.</span><br />
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Simply Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705975723553766730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807405927698977643.post-12195817193986761452018-03-16T14:00:00.000+00:002018-03-17T16:32:14.832+00:00Reigate will burn 70,000 calories for Sport Relief<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The average says that an active women between the ages of 31 to 50 burns 2,200 calories per day. The next Friday Reigate will have burned more than 70,000 calories at the end of the day. This is the goal of the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/208425523042367/">Speedflexathon</a>, organised by <a href="https://www.onepremiumfitness.co.uk/">On Premium Fitness</a> gym to raise money for <a href="https://www.sportrelief.com/">Sport Relief</a>. The challenge will start at 9:00 am and every hour will have a class until the last session at 6:00 pm. The Speedflexathon has generated great interest in the community and the great thing is that everyone can take part in the activity booking a place or simply donating. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Lauren Hills, one of the One Premium staff that is organising the event, tell us the story behind this activity. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>- How did the idea of a Speedflexathon arise?</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The idea initially came from our West Byfleet Speedflex Studio, a few month ago they completed a 100,000 calories challenge in one day for children in need, which was a huge hit and raised a lot of money. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We decided this was a great idea and we’d like to get involved with fundraising! We looked into charities and Sport Relief stood out to us. We want to encourage people to get involved with fitness, as a team agreed this would be a great charity to support, because most of the fundraising Sport Relief do is based around exercising, and that is what we do best!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>- Why did you choose <a href="https://www.onepremiumfitness.co.uk/facilities/speedflex/">Speedflex</a>?</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Now that answer is easy, we chose Speedflex because all ages and levels of fitness can participate! Our Speedflex sessions are high intensity, low impact and personal trainer led. You can expect to burn hundreds of calories in just one, 45 minutes Speedflex session.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Our goal is to support and raise money for Sport Relief, by using our expert trainers at One Premium Fitness to run a fun filled day, full of Speedflex sessions, a DJ and fancy dress, encouraging more people to get moving!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>- How many calories do you plan to burn on the day?</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We have the potential to burn over 72,000 calories between all of our participants on the day!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>- Who can participate in the event?</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Everyone can participate in our Speedflexathon, above the age of 16. Speedflex has been designed for any age or fitness level, Speedflex enables everyone to exercise at high intensities, but at levels set by each individual.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>- What is being the feedback from the community?</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">As soon as everyone heard about our event, it has had a spike of interest, we have a lot of members who are interested and constantly asking questions about participating and contributing towards Sport Relief. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">In fact, one of our Speedflex members has taken the day off of work to participate in all 10 sessions! That is whooping 450 minutes of High Intensity Interval Training... in one day!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We are also holding a raffle, all of the prizes have been donated by local businesses in Reigate; we have received some amazing prizes, from the likes of: Benefit, COOK, DASH barbers, Clove, The Art of Living, Mishikos and Reigate Beauty Room.. We are extremely grateful for their participation in our event, and hope that with their kindness we can raise lots of money for Sport Relief!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Find our event on facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/208425523042367/">‘Speedflexathon Reigate – Sports Relief’</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">To book a space onto a session, please email, call or message us via social medias.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Email: reigate@onepremiumfitness.co.uk</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Phone: 0844 543 3636</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Instagram: @opf_reigate</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Twitter: @opf_reigate</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Facebook: One Premium Fitness, Reigate.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>Simply Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705975723553766730noreply@blogger.com0Reigate, UK51.237276 -0.2058829999999716251.197508 -0.28656399999997162 51.277044000000004 -0.12520199999997161tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807405927698977643.post-45405746031092394032018-02-15T11:40:00.000+00:002018-02-15T11:40:15.274+00:00"We want to change people’s attitude to make exercise like a part of their routine"<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">"Nothing is IMPOSSIBLE", "Never doubt, only believe"... are some of the inspirational quotes posted on the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/allgirlscanuk/?hl=en">All Girls Can Instagram </a>and they are perfect to define the spirit of this wonderful initiative, whose objective is "share our passion for getting active and encouraging and empowering others to do the same". Philippa Curphey and Eleanor Lestrange are the creators of this activity based in <b>Surrey</b>. They encourage and help people to run, cycling, walking... using the positive experience of group exercise. They tell us her lovely story in this interview. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We are mum buddies and great friends who met 4 years ago at their kids nursery gates. Like many women our focus over the last few years had been family and work and as a result not doing any exercise at all. However a couple of years ago over a glass of wine we decided we had to adjust our priorities and make time for own health and fitness. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">After a slow start, our confidence grew and in 2016 decided to take on huge personal <b>challenges</b>. In April Philippa ran the <a href="https://www.virginmoneylondonmarathon.com/en-gb/">London Marathon</a> and in August Eleanor completed the 100-mile cycling challenge, <a href="https://www.prudentialridelondon.co.uk/">The Prudential Ride London</a>. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Having experienced first hand the positive impact that exercise has on both mental and physical well-being, we now feel compelled to share what we have learned and so we have put our enthusiasm and passion for sports to good use to create a new initiative <a href="https://www.allgirlscan.co.uk/">‘All Girls Can’</a>.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">- </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">What are the benefits of doing exercise in group?</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We have seen first hand the improvements that group exercise has had on one’s physical, mental and emotional well-being. There are so many benefits to exercising within a group, particularly if you are new to <b>fitness</b>. Our groups are so motivating and the ladies that participate in our sessions work as part of a team to reach their fitness goals always encouraging each other along the way. It is also a fun and very sociable way to meet like-minded people whilst getting fit - we have become a lifeline to many women.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">- Is it true </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>that you are happier when you practice a sport?</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Yes there is no doubt - 100 percent! Fitness has made us <b>happier</b>, <b>healthier</b>, less stressed<b> </b>and way more energized. Our confidence has grown and those endorphins make us feel like anything is possible which not only has a positive effect on our lives but on our family’s lives too. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Yes! we want to emphasise that we are a totally inclusive club. Regardless of age, ability or gender we believe that everyone <b>CAN</b>! We actually encourage family participation in one of our running groups - we want mums, dads, kids and grandparents to get involved- it’s a great way of bringing families and communities together. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">We have focused our initiative mainly on women however, as we have seen first-hand that sports participation rates among women and girls are much lower than men and evidence has shown that women are significantly underrepresented in sports for reasons that we can help change. </span><br />
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<b>- <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">What is the feedback you are receiving from the community?</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We have had such a positive response from our <b>community </b>and we have been overwhelmed by the number of people who are coming forward to volunteer with our 'All Girls Can' groups which means that going forward we can reach out to other communities in the area. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>- What is the most difficult thing/fear/barrier to encourage women to start exercising?</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The <b>barriers </b>can vary from financial issues, lack of confidence, the feeling of being judged to injury concerns - many women complain about how lack of time prevents them for exercising due to prioritising family and work over their own well-being.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Our aim is to break down these barriers by creating free activity groups that are encouraging, inclusive and welcoming where women feel supported and comfortable enough to take their first steps in to exercise without fear of judgement or competition. </span><br />
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<b style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">- How can you motivate people who have a normal busy life (family, children, job, shopping...) to start doing sports?</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We want to change <b>people’s attitude</b> towards fitness by encouraging women to make exercise a part of their daily routine and making women realise that at times it is ok to prioritise yourself over family, work and other pressures that may otherwise hold them back from getting active.</span><br />
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<b style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">- After you have started, how can you add the sport in your daily life to avoid quit it in a couple of weeks? </b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">By giving yourself a personal challenge or a sporting goal to aim for, this can really motivate an individual to keep returning in order train and improve performance. Some of our running ladies have already completed <b>5km</b> runs and are now signing up for <b>10 mile </b>races. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">By starting off your fitness regime gradually and taking small steps, you’ll find that it won’t impact on your daily life too much. Even it is something small like taking one less car journey and walking instead - anything is better than nothing and you will reap the benefits very quickly.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>- All Girls Can is focused now on running (All Girls Run) and cycling (All Girls Ride). Are you thinking in offering more sports?</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Yes, we are launching our first walking group this month and we hope to get more ladies in to a <b>swimming pool</b> too!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">(Pictures taken from All Girls Can UK)</span><br />
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Simply Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705975723553766730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807405927698977643.post-14664531122051334222018-02-07T17:16:00.001+00:002018-02-07T17:49:09.898+00:00ISPO 2018: Reasons to love sport<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.ispo.com/en/munich">ISPO </a>is like a great window where you can look through it and see what can happen in the future of the <b>sporting industry</b>. Sometimes, it is futurist, incredible or fantastic, but always ISPO surprises you. It is the reason why <a href="https://www.simplysports.co.uk/">Simply Sports</a> loves this international event and each year we travel to Munich to visit the capital of the sport for a few days. The insights reflect that anyone who has ever been to ISPO Munich will come back again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We look for inspirational ideas and see the latest of the sporting industry, <b>trends</b>, new products, discover brands, share experiences, make contacts and meet old friends... and almost always we come back fascinated with something and with new ideas for our customers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We have been attending for so many years and are still always inspired by the enthusiasm, <b>passion </b>and newness of the show. Every now and then you come across brands that just shout “buy me”.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Such was the case in 2010 when we first met the guys from a Swiss start-up company called <a href="https://www.on-running.com/en-gb/?gclid=CjwKCAiA5OrTBRBlEiwAXXhT6GRSMDBEzEbYJgCkz9RCxxS6StvR-Oeo50cKlOlS3OcpXY5vYRhHVRoCef4QAvD_BwE">On Running</a> in the “<b>Brand New</b>” hall, now they are one of our top brand partners. This year we met a group of ladies who were launching state of the art body protection for ladies playing contact sports, this really is the future and takes protection to another level.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The 2801 exhibitors of ISPO Munich 2018 or the world's most important meeting place for the sporting goods industry -held at the end of January- attracted 84,000 visitors from <b>120 countries</b>. It is easy to get lost by the 16 halls, divided into the eight segments Snowsports, Outdoor, Health & Fitness, Urban, Teamsports, Vision, Trends, Innovation & Industry Services and Manufacturing & Suppliers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Our first great surprise this year was when we were interacting with a <b>magic mirror</b>. We tested this digital/smart mirror that will recommend complimentary products to what you try on. You can contact the sales staff through touching the mirror which sends a request to the store staff's smart watch. You can also place items in your virtual basket for immediate collection or delivery to your home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">In the <b>Fitness</b> hall UFC, MMA and boxing were well represented. <a href="https://www.opro.com/">OPRO’s </a>tie up with UFC looked good. They were also launching the latest incarnation of their mouthguard range, now called “Generation 4”.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Fitness equipment is certainly a mature market, <b>technology </b>has improved. Now it looks to be all about the technology and the interactive features. The most stunning range by the <a href="https://www.waterrower.co.uk/">WaterRower </a>company was finished in wood and would grace any living room.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We were knowing the latest models of <a href="https://www.altrarunning.com/">Altra Running </a>shoes, which will be available in Simply Sports this month. The US running brand were busy, they were there last year and we are expecting their shoes in to store this month. They are very niche, but a lovely group of people working behind the brand. Nothing was too much at the show and nothing has been left to chance for our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/172958546798086/">launch</a> at our <b>Reigate </b>store.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It is perhaps a paradox that the brands where the stands were busiest were the stands selling <b>premium </b>and niche products.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">So many brands, so many new products and so many people to meet. We work in one of the friendliest trades imaginable, everyone has a love for sport which is why we all work in the industry. How lucky are we that our work is also our hobby. (Adrian Pointer)</span><br />
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Simply Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705975723553766730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807405927698977643.post-14215172340652873022018-01-14T06:38:00.000+00:002018-01-16T09:28:58.544+00:00Priory Parkrun: 200 runs changing lifes in Reigate<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The last New Year's Day the <a href="http://www.parkrun.org.uk/reigatepriory/">Reigate Priory Parkrun</a> </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">was 200 runs and celebrated it the best way they know: running in the beautiful, scenic and undulating <b>Priory Park</b> course -the 91st most elevated in the ranking of 400 Park Run in UK-.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Bruce Fordyce, <b>Parkrun </b>South Africa Country Manager, says in the book <i>Park Run: much more than just a run in the park</i> (highly recommended) that <a href="http://www.parkrun.org.uk/">Parkrun </a>'is not a simple 5 kilometre fun run. It is changing the lives of ten of thousands of people for the better'. In Reigate, the Park Run has changed the live of more than 6,500 runners, who has taken part in this simple and revolutionary concept of run -timed, five kilometre runs, for people of all ages and all abilities, fun, friendly and free- since starting on 22nd of March 2014. The figures of this event are absolutely incredible in around four years: more than 189,000 km of total distance completed or 2 years of time running. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It doesn't matter the <b>weather </b>(sun, rain, snow and mud) or the Park conditions -the course in Reigate is a mixture of gravel path, woodland trail and grass- each Saturday at 9:00am an average of 188,9 runners is waiting with their barcode to run and improve their time. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">But, why the Parkrun is being so successful? Paul Sinton-Hewitt CBE, the founder of Parkrun, explains in the book mentioned above his reasons: 'Partly, the obvious it is free. But also lots of other reasons -the socials aspects, the encouraging, welcoming atmosphere for new runners, the simplicity, and because it's fun. More and more, it's because of the relationship with the <b>community</b>'. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Paul Chandler, who has seen the growth of the <b>Reigate Priory Parkrun</b> as Run Director in these four years and heart of this event, defined the Reigate Priory Parkrun in a </span><a href="http://ssportsltd.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/reigate-priory-park-run-is-just.html" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">interview </a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">on our blog as "not a race and there are no winners just a friendly place to run as fast or as slow as you like".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Now, we have tried to </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">compile a few key <b>moments </b>that has marked the history of the Priory Parkrun. (This summary is the result of reading all the post published about the races since March of 2014 from the Reigate Priory Parkrun website. Pictures have been taken from the same page. By the way, it has been a pleasure to experience the history of this great event through these weekly articles).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><u>200th Reigate Priory Parkrun</u>: 179 people complete the course on <b>New Year's Day</b>, which make a total of 6,524 participants and a distance of 188,355 km since first Reigate Priory Parkrun in March of 2014.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><u>198th Christmas Run:</u> 307 people elves, santas, reindeer, snowmen, a penguin and a surfer complete with surfboard the race at the <b>Christmas</b> <b>Run</b>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><u>192nd Reigate Priory Parkrun:</u> Each Saturday, parkrunners celebrate their <b>records </b>of runs: 50, 100, 200... Last November, <a href="http://ssportsltd.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/how-to-complete-50th-park-run-by.html">Catriona Sanderson</a> and Mary Northway join the 50 club. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><u>190th Reigate Priory Parkrun:</u> 4 bats, 2 werewolves, 2 ghosts and a pumpkin complete the race to celebrate the <b>Halloween Parkrun</b>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><u>165th Reigate Priory Parkrun:</u> 377 runners gather at the start line for the <b>largest parkrun</b> at the Priory ever.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><u>131st Reigate Priory Parkrun:</u> Two years ago Reigate becomes in a running capital during a weekend. The Reigate Priory Parkrun on Saturday and the <b>Run Reigate</b> on Sunday, both sponsored by <a href="https://www.intersport.co.uk/parkrun-i26">Intersport UK</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><u>129th Reigate Priory Parkrun:</u> 318 runners finish this race, making a total of more than <b>100,000 kilometres</b>. The person who completed this milestone was Alicia Saunders.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><u>128th Reigate Priory Parkrun:</u> Laura Gent sets the current female course <b>record </b>beating her own previous mark by 7 seconds to set the new time at 18.19. (Kevin Quinn holds the male record achieved in the event 134 when he ran the 5k in 15:37).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><u>76th Reigate Priory Parkrun:</u> The event sees the <b>10,000th finisher</b> since the beginning in 2014. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><u>59th Reigate Priory Parkrun:</u> More than 400 <b>clubs</b> registered in four years. In this race, <a href="http://horleyharriers.blogspot.co.uk/p/about.html">Horley Harriers Running Club</a> makes a group appearance.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><u>46th Reigate Priory Parkrun:</u> The <b>snow </b>cannot stop this 5k in February of 2015. In fact, this day there are some good performances. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><u>1st Reigate Priory Parkrun:</u> 325 runners complete the <b>inaugural course</b>, 83 of them run their first parkrun event. Many parkrunners move from around the country to visit the opening run in Reigate. Ryan Harris and Alice Chandler (Reigate Priory AC) are the first winners.</span><br />
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Simply Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705975723553766730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807405927698977643.post-24479592041361584132017-11-27T23:30:00.000+00:002017-11-28T06:08:07.784+00:00How to complete 50th Park Run by Catriona SandersonCatriona Sanderson remembers that she already loved running when she was studying at school. It was in 2010 when she started running like a routine and seven years later she has celebrated another milestone in her running life. The last 11th of November she completed her 50th <a href="http://www.parkrun.org.uk/">Park Run</a> (39 of 50 runs at<a href="http://www.parkrun.org.uk/reigatepriory/"> Reigate Priory</a>). Catriona, one of the more active member of <a href="https://www.simplysports.co.uk/">Simply Sports</a> Running Club, tells that she enjoyed a lot that day running over muddy puddles along with her school friend Mary Northway, who reached 50th Parkrun that same day as well. Here is her experience and her running recommendations like take part in Park Run and our lovely running club. Thank you for sharing your experience and now counting down for your 100th Park Run!<br />
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"It was great to do my 50th Parkrun at Reigate sharing it with my school friend Mary also doing her 50th run (she took up park running after returning from living in Africa a couple of years ago). We both grew up in Margate. I did my first parkrun on 31 August 2013 in Margate, before Reigate had started its own Parkrun. It’s a great run along the clifftops with beautiful views out to sea. I did a few runs down there especially when my father was still alive. The route passes the beaches I went to as a child and looking inland I can see our old family home.<br />
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I gradually started to do more runs in Reigate which is much closer to where I live now in Redhill. I have done a few other tourist runs and a memorable one was in Kingston when we moored up our little cabin cruiser on the Thames for the night, I got up in the morning clambered up the bank to the start of the run along the tow path.<br />
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I had to take a break from park running for about a year when I got plantar fasciitis. Simply Sports running club helped to keep me going with some gentle runs on Thursday as well as some other exercise and Pilates. Thankfully my foot recovered and I can run a lot more regularly again now. I love being able to run on Thursdays with Simply Sports and then on Saturdays at parkrun. It’s a great way to start the weekend. Sometimes it’s just about getting it done, sometimes it’s aiming for a PB and lately it was wanting to get that first milestone 50 T-shirt!<br />
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When I run the course in Reigate I count down the number of “hill climbs” on the second lap – it’s just my way of dong the course, I am sure everyone has little ways to keep going – it’s a really friendly run and I recommend both parkrun and Simply sports running club whether you are new to running or want to make some new friends as you run!"<br />
(by Catriona Sanderson)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Training of Simply Sports Club, directed by Steve, at Priory Park.</td></tr>
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<b><u>Name and surname</u>:</b> Catriona Sanderson<br />
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<u><b>Age:</b></u> 52<br />
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<u><b>Occupation:</b></u> Clerk to School Governors.<br />
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<u><b>How often do you run?</b></u> Twice a week, sometimes three if I am training for a specific event.<br />
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<u><b>Why do you love running?</b></u> It's so flexible and quick. I can just open the front door and go. It's great to appreciate the countryside around where I live.<br />
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<u><b>When did you start? </b></u> Started in January 2010 - training for a Try-a-Tri at East Grinstead - previously at school I loved 100m sprint and 80m hurdles!<br />
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<b><u>On Road or Off Road:</u></b> A mixture of both.<br />
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<b><u>Short or Long Distances?</u></b> 5-10K runs<br />
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<u><b>Park Run or races?</b></u> Both, I like to do Park Run regularly as well as Simply Sports and when I can will do 10k races - mainly local.<br />
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<u><b>Your running kit essential:</b></u> Running leggings with a zipped back pocket to keep my keys and parkrun barcode and my Garmin to see how far I have gone. I never run with music.<br />
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<u><b>Your favourite running brand:</b></u> <a href="http://www.ronhill.com/">Ronhill</a>.<br />
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<u><b>Your best and worst running memories:</b></u> Best moment was doing the <a href="http://www.jellyfish.co.uk/runreigate/">Intersport Run Reigate Half marathon</a> in 2014. I loved every minute of it. Worst moment: plantar fasciitis.<br />
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<u><b>How do you motivate to run?</b></u> Keeping fit as I get older, A chance to think and pray and clear my head and meeting up with friends at club runs and events.<br />
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<br />Simply Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705975723553766730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807405927698977643.post-74294896272364107942017-11-16T11:57:00.000+00:002017-11-16T11:57:33.174+00:00The sound is in your mind, not in your ears<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The first question arises when you listen music through an <b>AfterShokz headphones</b> is how can I feel the sound if my ear canal is free? The first sensation is weird, but when you understand this reinvented listening experience and you get use to it, you will love this gadget for ever.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We have selected a few key simple facts to help you to know better the system used by AfterShokz:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1. <b>How they work:</b> Bone conduction technology produces sound via mini vibrations that travel through your cheekbones to your inner ears, bypassing your eardrums completely. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2. <b>Curiosities:</b> Bone conduction technology has been around for many years as a tool to help those with hearing loss. Even Beethoven, who was hearing impaired, used bone conduction to listen to music by biting down on his composer’s wand that was touching the piano.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3. <b>Industry</b>: Hearing aid(s) users, Military communication, Sports headphones and Scuba diving are the 4 major industries have benefited from bone conduction technology.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">4. <b>Safety Open ear design:</b> AfterShokz transmits audio via a pair of transducers that rest on your cheekbones, leaving your ears uncovered and canals unblocked. As a result, you can listen the ambient noise normally, without the traditional limitations (A 2012 study documented a three-fold increase in the number of accidents involving pedestrians wearing headphones, and nearly 70% of those accidents resulted in death</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">5. </span><b style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Reviews: </b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><u><a href="https://www.everydayhearing.com/hearing-technology/articles/bone-conduction-headphones/">Everyday Hearing:</a></u> “Overall, these wireless bone conduction headphones are a great solution for those wanting to enjoy audio without cutting yourself off from everything around you”. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><u><a href="http://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/aftershokz-trekz-titanium">The Verge:</a></u> “For people who have a good reason to keep their ears open while listening to music I can recommend the Aftershokz, which were comfortable, had solid battery life, useable controls and are a regular top pick among specialist sites”. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><u><a href="http://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/aftershokz-trekz-titanium">Trusted Reviews:</a></u> “If safety, rather than sound quality, is your primary concern then you’ll find plenty to like about the Aftershokz Trekz Titanium”.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><u><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/bradmoon/2016/10/05/aftershokz-trekz-titanium-bluetooth-wireless-headphones-for-people-who-hate-earbuds/#65512df3c647">Forbes:</a></u> "These are the headphones I would want to use for outdoor activity. They’re lightweight, provide decent sound with wireless freedom, and let me hear background noise --like traffic. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you would like to try out an AfterShokz, feel free to visit us at Reigate, Oxted, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells stores. Besides, we will be offering 20% off on Sportz Titanium & Trekz Titanium AfterShokz headphones on #BlackFriday. Simply use the promo code 'SSBlackFriday' in store the 24th of November and get the discount! </span><br />
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<br />Simply Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705975723553766730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807405927698977643.post-36125066924647458872017-11-07T10:36:00.001+00:002017-11-07T10:58:07.730+00:00David Earl: "I wanted Tennis to be affordable, with high quality and get all ages playing"<b>David Earl</b>, Head Coach at <a href="http://www.redhilltennisclub.co.uk/">Redhill Lawn Tennis Club</a> and <a href="https://www.simplysports.co.uk/">Simply Sports </a>collaborator, has been awarded the prestigious Coach of the Year <a href="http://thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/east-surrey/2017/11/01/sporting-talent-celebrated-at-reigate-and-banstead-sports-awards/">Award </a>by Reigate & Banstead District Sports Council. The organization concluded that David has been "a highly active member of the local community, inspiring many people across all age groups to start or return to tennis".<br />
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He started his coaching career at Sanderstead in Surrey before taking on abroad "to learn more about the different styles of coaching". In the UK, he has worked at Parklangley, Surbiton Rackets Club and Reigate LTC. "My goal at Redhill is to make sure the club reaches it's potential but more importantly I want every member to be on court having great fun and improving all the time". Now, he has started the LTA <b>Level 5 coaching</b> award, the highest Tennis coach qualification in the world.<br />
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<b>- Did you expect to receive the Reigate & Banstead and Sports Award 2017 like coach of the Year? </b><br />
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No and I went to the awards evening with a terrible case on "man flu" so I thought i'd just sit at the back quietly watching the winners go and up get the awards! I was really happy to hear my name read out and I think I look shocked in all the pictures. The last year at <b>Redhill</b> has been hard work but really rewarding so getting an honour like this was icing on the cake.<br />
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<b>- According to the organization, one of the reasons to reward you are “inspiring many people across all age groups to start or return to tennis”, do you see yourself like a tennis inspiration?</b><br />
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I'll let others decide how I'm seen but my goal was pretty simple when I first moved over to the area to start Boom Coaching. I wanted Tennis to be <b>affordable</b>, high <b>quality </b>and get all ages playing, learning and competing at a sport that's given me so much. We've managed to get 10 schools playing and have huge plans for 2018 so watch this space whatever age you are!<br />
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<b>- Why should kids play Tennis?</b><br />
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Tennis assists coordination more than any other sport so at a basic level Tennis will give young athletes a better chance of being a rounded athlete. When a child first comes to our coaching our first goal is to give them skills in a sport they can play for the rest of their lives, some will take to it quickly and others will have to work harder but the lessons learnt about themselves and the technical, tactical, mental and physical side of a demanding sport go much further than the court, there's lots of <b>key life skills</b>.<br />
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<b>- Another reason for your award is that you've increased membership at Redhill Lawn Tennis Club. How have you done this?</b><br />
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Good quality service and good results. We have a 7 day per week coaching programme with our youngest participants being 4 years old and our oldest nearer <b>74 years</b> old (I won't tell you who though!). Every school holiday we have junior courses and they start at £10 per day, adult groups are £10 for 90 minutes and our monthly junior coaching programme is £30 per month for 3 sessions per week so we always aim to keep our prices at a realistic level.<br />
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<b>- Do you think people need a little push to play tennis?</b><br />
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I hope we can cater for everyone but in <b>2018 </b>we have some very exciting <b>plans</b> to get everyone on court. We know that there are a lot of people who are rushed off their feet and don't have a long time each week to dedicate hours to learning the ins and outs of tennis. We are planning on launching a new service at Redhill Park and Redhill Tennis Club where we get some hardcore cardio and coaching points in a 40 minute session. Keep an eye on <a href="http://www.boomcoaching.co.uk/">Boom Coaching</a>.<br />
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<b>- What do you need to play tennis?</b><br />
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I would say Boom Coaching of course but the truth is you don't need much. The <b>courts </b>in <b>parks </b>are free to use, Tennis Club membership is often around £20 per month and then a friend and racket. At a club there'll often be sessions for people to walk up and play as well as tournaments but if you're looking for a partner you can always call us and we'll help<br />
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<b>- Many people say that your tennis training system is enjoyable. How important is have fun in your sessions?</b><br />
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Very! We keep our sessions sociable so everyone can have a laugh but all sessions have strong teaching points because there's lots of <b>fun </b>in getting better<br />
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<b>- Tell us about your new qualification.</b><br />
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I'm on the Lawn Tennis Association Level 5 Master Club Coach award at the moment. It's a two year course and the highest qualification possible for a Tennis Coach so it's not easy. I'm only at the start but it's been great to be pushed and as someone who is always trying to get better i'm loving the <b>challenge</b>.<br />
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Simply Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705975723553766730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807405927698977643.post-5118494841307844862017-10-12T10:42:00.000+01:002017-10-12T10:44:26.714+01:00Brooks Transcend and forget the feared running impact<div align="JUSTIFY" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Our ambassador in the <a href="http://www.jellyfish.co.uk/runreigate/">Intersport Run Reigate 2017</a> Vicky Maher has been telling us last weeks in three post published on our blog different stories about the race: <a href="http://ssportsltd.blogspot.co.uk/2017/08/the-run-reigate-was-one-of-best-days-of.html">her first half marathon</a>, <a href="http://ssportsltd.blogspot.co.uk/2017/09/training-through-pain.html">her painful training for the 10K</a> and <a href="http://ssportsltd.blogspot.co.uk/2017/09/the-big-day.html">her chronicle of the race last September</a>. We asked for her a last favour: a review of the <b>Brooks Transcend</b>, which provided by <a href="https://www.simplysports.co.uk/">Simply Sports</a> and <a href="http://www.brooksrunning.com/en_gb?gclid=CjwKCAjwpfzOBRA5EiwAU0ccN7x58n5rzectxeoK5wUJrxF9W384eUCdZ8ORW0lgkiSZnBWkg_EI0hoCcvEQAvD_BwE">Brooks </a>and she wore on her training and during the competition and below you can read her opinion. We can anticipate that her score is close to the perfection. Before the review, we asked for her she defined herself as runner to know her a little bit. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">A massive thank you to Vicky for her collaboration and for having allowed us to experience for a few weeks like a runner before a race. That was our idea about being a <b>Simply Sports ambassador</b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><u><b>Name and surname:</b></u> Vicky Maher</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Age:</u></b> 39</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><u><b>Running Profile:</b></u> I started running 9 years ago. I had never been good at PE, I was the uncoordinated clumsy child, no balance and last picked for every team. No sport ever grabbed me but I did quite like to when the sports day came round and I whilst I wasn’t a good runner I wasn’t terrible. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Fast forward to <b>2008 </b>and you find me age 30 in a pub with two friend, Liz & Wendy. I can’t remember whose suggestion it was that we run an <b>8K </b>race but we all decided it was a good idea. Wendy found some training plans to start us running and we went out together to get fit enough to run. The race was the </span><a href="http://www.running4women.com/windsor8k" style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;">Windsor Running 4 Women 8K </a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">and it was a lovely course, I keep saying I’ll go back one day. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Running with these friends petered out fairly soon after the race and I was uninclined to run alone, I didn’t feel I was good at pacing or motivating myself but as luck would have it I discovered another friend, Laura, went out <b>running every Sunday morning</b> at 8am. This was an ideal time for me being a morning person and she was much fitter and faster than I was. I quickly learnt to keep up with her and we had the added bonus of being able to chat about our week, the kids etc! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I also had a friend Karen who had told me about an organisation called <a href="http://www.parkrun.org.uk/">parkrun </a>and persuaded me to join. She found I had a <b>parkrun</b> near me at <a href="http://www.parkrun.org.uk/tilgate/">Tilgate</a> and told me it was free to join and run. I signed up but did nothing more for around a year. Finally I screwed up the courage to go in <b>2013 </b>and I have never looked back. Laura usually joins me and since last year so do my mum and sister when they are able. Sometimes the kids come although they find getting up hard! I ran the <a href="http://www.parkrun.org.uk/reigatepriory/">Reigate Priory parkrun</a> when it started up and have been there quite a few times, my total parkruns is now over 100 and my friend Karen came all the way from Cardiff to help me celebrate <b>my 100th run</b>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">So races! Since that first one at Windsor I have done the <a href="http://www.ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk/funrun/">YMCA fun run</a> (5 miles) twice. First in <b>2012</b> with Laura when I was pleased to be under an hour (58:30), and then again this year where my new pb was 49:19.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I ran my first half marathon at <b>Run Reigate in 2015</b> with a time of 2:13:58 and then the Run Reigate <b>10K </b>(my first official 10K) this year and was thrilled to come in at 59:43.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">When I started running I had shin splints and favoured off road softer ground but in training for the Run Reigate <b>Half marathon</b> in 2015 I finally felt like a real runner. For the first time I was able to go out on my own road running and now that’s my preference. I still had pace issues running solo for a long time so relied on music to help me keep time. These days I find my legs usually know what they want to do and I just go with it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Love mapping software and use both mapmyrun and my Garmin FR10 to map what I do, it’s a nice reminder. </span></div>
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Simply Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705975723553766730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807405927698977643.post-72893480369821500812017-09-19T06:18:00.000+01:002017-09-21T10:28:03.521+01:00The Big Day<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Today we run and we live the Intersport Run Reigate on Vicky´s <a href="https://www.brooksrunning.com/">Brooks </a>Transcend. Our <a href="https://www.simplysports.co.uk/">ambassador </a>in the race Vicky Maher, who is recovering an injury, tell us kilometre by kilometre her experiences in her 10K. Thank you Vicky for your collaboration in this month. We are really proud of your job as our ambassador and we have enjoyed a lot with your stories!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">"I was nervous. My physio signed me off Thursday as better which was encouraging but I have to keep up the exercises. The weather turned colder this week and I started sniffling. I knew I couldn't afford a cold and dosed myself daily with vitamins to try and get to Sunday. Saturday night wasn't a great nights sleep due to some unkind soul playing music till 2:30 am but I got enough to be raring to go this morning and abandoned my ideas of healthy porridge for a bacon and fried egg sandwich. Two cups of tea and I was set. I walked up to the park passing all the people setting up cones and deploying marshalls and arrived in the park just in time for the announcement that the holding pens were open. The weather was overcast and far cooler than my run of 2 years prior, <b>perfect running conditions</b>!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I am not sure what happened to the warm up but we were ushered past the stage where I caught a glimpse of the lovely Dame <b>Kelly Holmes</b> before waiting for the off. And off we went. I am not good at being slowed during the start of runs and like to find my pace quickly but I jogged along with everyone else until things thinned out. I quickly spotted some friendly faces marshalling and watching on the hill and remembered why I love <b><a href="http://www.jellyfish.co.uk/runreigate/">Intersport Run Reigate</a></b>, the atmosphere is fabulous! <b>1km</b> in already and I my garmin recorded 6:04 Not a great start as I like to go off well under 6 min but hardly surprising given the crowd and the hill!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>2nd km</b>, now this is more like it, a lovely long downhill stretch. My Garmin buzzed to record at 5:03, much more like it! <b>3rd km</b> and more friendly faces, still a lovely gentle downhill slope and 5:32. Beginning to feel the push now though, have I gone off to fast? Can I keep this up? Don't forget that hill at the end! Ooh mummy's house and there she is, quick wave and shout feeling very red in the face and we turn the bottom of the course and start heading back up the A217. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The <b>4km </b>mark passes in a blur, I don't notice the Garmim buzz because I have water, then my house with my family taking pics and then the lovely St Catherines Hospice people handing out sweets... Mmmm jelly heart! That's enough to have me very happy turning onto the country roads at the <b>5km</b> mark for the most enjoyable stretch of the race. Trying at this point not to do mental calculations about how much time O can afford to lose on THAT hill. (Losing time will be inevitable!) I love running where it's green and having closed roads means I can enjoy it safely. I'm in my stride now, my legs are doing their own thing and all I have to do it keep my head and my rhythm and hit <b>6km </b>(5:53) and <b>7km </b>(5:58). Shoutout here to Reigate Grammar who were on water stations. I had the pleasure of joining them in year one and we had a blast. Their encouragement again this year was epic.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Oh no the hill is coming but it's okay, more friends! Simply Sports running club leader <a href="https://foreveryoungfitness.co.uk/">Steve </a>(dad to gorgeous boys in my girls school years) runs out to give me a hug and then friends on Park Lane to take my mind off what's coming, I am at <b>8km </b>and my watch is reading 47 minutes.... I actually do a double take, I could conceivably get a good time if only I don't lose too much time. I am proud of myself, I have run the whole way to this point and I have achieved my goals of enjoying myself and of thanking every Marshall who claps or shouts encouragement to the runners.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I start the </span><b style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;">hill </b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">and am determined to "just keep swimming" which goes well until I hit the very steepest part. I did slow to a brief walk as did everyone around me but there was no stopping me now. I thanked a lady who told her friend "that's the worst bit over" as she passed me and she gave me a big grin. I put everything I had into the run down toward the park at which point Dame Kelly Holmes who I am since told started AFTER the 1/2 marathoners over took us all and ran into the park.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I pushed as hard as I could to the cheering of the <b>Priory Park</b> crowds, with no hope of spotting anyone I may know amongst them, aware that this could be make or break for a time I could be proud of and came across the line at an astounding 59:43.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Chuffed to pieces as my Garmin reported my sub an hour target pre injury had been achieved. My Results Base time then arrived very quickly via text to confirm what I could hardly believe.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I met up with my family and went to see the </span><b style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;">Simply Sports</b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> and </span><b style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;">Brooks </b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">folks and had a pic taken with the Simply Sports team.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Could not be happier. If it hadn't been for Simply Sports I may never have run today as I was feeling damaged and incapable of doing the run justice so thank you so much guys. You gave me a reason to <b>run </b>and now I wouldn't have missed it for the world".</span><br />
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<br />Simply Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705975723553766730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807405927698977643.post-14716931006044259792017-09-11T13:52:00.000+01:002017-09-11T14:11:31.985+01:00Training through the pain<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">In the text below our ambassador in the Intersport Run Reigate Vicky Maher tell us about her training programme to be ready for the 10K Run Reigate next Sunday. Many runners will be identify with her words because she is recovering from an injury which have not allowed her to train normally. Runners, does this sound familiar? Enjoy with her experience and tips. Just 5 days for the race!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">"So if you read my <a href="http://ssportsltd.blogspot.co.uk/2017/08/the-run-reigate-was-one-of-best-days-of.html">last blog</a> you know I am running the <a href="http://www.jellyfish.co.uk/runreigate/10k/">Intersport Run Reigate 10k</a> this year. Having <b>marshalled</b> the course last year I got a free place (yey!) and I thought about running the half again but the training is HARD and I've actually never run an official 10k so I signed up for that. I run <a href="http://www.parkrun.org.uk/">parkrun</a> every week and my pb is 28:10 so I wanted to get under an hour. Great target and totally achievable, right? But my body had other plans. After running <a href="http://www.ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk/funrun/">Reigate YMCA fun run</a> in the spring my back started giving me pain until it got to a point where I could hardly move. I eventually went to see a physio (the lovely Wako at Reigate Park View Clinic) and my biggest fear was allayed. It wasn't caused by <b>running</b>. Hurray! No it was caused by much simpler things to give up... sitting at a desk for work all day, housework and gardening! So I was told I had a bulging disc and have been having regular physio and doing exercises to try and get the disc back where it should be.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">All this means my running got abandoned for a while but, with my Physio's blessing, I am able to <b>Intersport Run Reigate</b>. I know I won't be aiming sub 60 anymore; but just getting round while I am not yet fully healed will be an achievement.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I was hoping to run the <a href="http://www.rpac.org.uk/index.php/2015-02-28-17-16-06/summer-10k">Reigate Athletics Summer 10k </a>as part of my <b>training </b>but I was barely back running at that point so instead I joined the Intersport Run Reigate Team of <a href="http://www.jellyfish.co.uk/runreigate/volunteers/">volunteers</a>. Getting to hand out medals was AWESOME plus I got one of this years very cool t-shirts to spur me on! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">My training programme has also been very cut short as until 6 weeks before the big race I had only just got back to parkrun and my back was getting sore by the end so my Physio gave me strengthening exercises including the dreaded plank. 😣 These are apparently helping my core... all I know is by <b>4 weeks before the race</b> I can manage 8km pain free. But getting out to run when you hurt before you start? That's hard. And I seem to have developed a mental attitude that I can't do it....at least for the first half of my runs. I hit half way and I'm fine but for some reason I am being far more negative than usual so I need to work on turning that around. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Two weeks to go</b> and I opted a solo<b> Reigate parkrun</b> again. ... why is it some weeks are hard and other are easy? This week I felt good, strong and enjoyed running for the first time in two weeks. Result? I equaled my course pb of 30:42. So chuffed. Typically it didn't last though 8.7km in the week took 61 minutes which I am not thrilled with but still determined just to enjoy it on the day. Highlight of the week was my trip to<a href="https://www.simplysports.co.uk/"> Simply Sports</a>. Race pack collected, beautiful new<a href="http://www.brooksrunning.com/en_gb/brooks-transcend-4-womens-running-shoes/120239.html?dwvar_120239_width=B&dwvar_120239_color=476#sz=18&start=6"> Brooks Transcend </a>collected, sport bra on order (both courtesy of Simply Sports for being their <b>Intersport Run Reigate ambassador</b> this year) and bought a new running vest too. I feel all set now and can't wait to try out my shoes on Saturdays parkrun :-)</span><br />
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<b style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">One week to go</b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">. Eeek! Went back to my "homerun" of </span><a href="http://www.parkrun.org.uk/tilgate/" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Tilgate parkrun </a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">today (last Saturday). I started running there before Reigate parkrun was started and it's still my favourite course. I was overtaken by the 30 minute pacer before chevron hill (the big one to the uninitiated) which is never a good sign but got a finish time of 30:05. Biggest news today though is I put my socks on standing up and didn't fall over! Sounds daft doesn't it? But I haven't been able to do that for months!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Another big thank you to </span><b style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Simply Sports</b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> today too. My running buddy Laura went to see the helpful team there and chose some Saucony trail shoes which should help with her Achilles issues so she was back at park</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">run with me today ;-) (Saturday).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I wish you all a brilliant Intersport Run Reigate. See you next Sunday!"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">(by Vicki Maher)</span>Simply Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705975723553766730noreply@blogger.com0High St, Reigate RH2 9AY, UK51.2378256 -0.2065360000000282551.236583100000004 -0.20905750000002826 51.2390681 -0.20401450000002824tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807405927698977643.post-26371363005521666232017-08-31T10:16:00.000+01:002017-08-31T10:16:55.962+01:00"The Run Reigate was one of the best days of my life"<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #f6f7f9;">The <a href="http://www.jellyfish.co.uk/runreigate/">Intersport Run Reigate</a> is four years in September. We are proud of collaborating and sponsoring a race that is not only <a href="http://www.surreymirror.co.uk/run-reigate-named-one-of-the-best-half-marathons-in-the-uk-at-national-running-awards/story-30321854-detail/story.html">the Best Half Marathon 2017</a> (with fewer than 5,000 runners) in the country, is a 10K, Kids Race and an social event in Surrey that has helped raise in excess of <b>£500,000</b> in 3 years for local charity partners and hundreds of UK charities. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #f6f7f9;">But the running races are your memories as well. That is the reason why we are compiling memories and feelings of the race on our social media in a section called "Your <b>Intersport Run Reigate</b>". We started with the article <a href="http://www.annatheapple.com/reigatehalf/#comment-186897">"Reigate Half Marathon recap"</a> published by Anna Smith-James, known as Anna The Apple, in September of 2016. In that 'repost', Vicky Maher commented us her story, which is more than a comment is a life experience and an inspiration. Now, Vicky, who </span>have lived the Run Reigate from different perspectives: runner, marshall</span><span style="background-color: #f6f7f9; color: #1d2129; font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;">..., has accepted our challenge and she will be <b>the Simply Sports ambassador </b>in this edition. Soon, she will tell us our blog how she is training for the 10K and her experience after the race. </span><span style="background-color: #f6f7f9; color: #1d2129; font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;">Thank you Vicky for sharing it with us and for being our ambassador. Below, w</span><span style="background-color: #f6f7f9; color: #1d2129; font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;">e reproduce here her full text about her first Run Reigate:</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6f7f9; color: #1d2129; font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;">I remember two of my training runs very clearly, both the only occasions where I have been out running and nearly given up. The first was a run through <b>Reigate </b>town and up to <b>Redhill </b>before looping back home. I was around the 7 mile mark and just thought, I can't do this. I was ready to call home and ask for a lift and then thought no, even if you just walk home you can do it. So I carried on. The second time was just two weeks before the big day and I was aiming for 13 miles. I had run down lonesome lane for the first time and when I got to Meath Green it started raining. Within a few minutes it was coming down really heavily (my Bluetooth earphones never recovered!) And I got my phone out to call my husband to collect me and then stopped myself. I realised I was soaked through and actually it couldn't get much worse. Plus it might rain on the day. I carried on and was so chuffed with myself. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6f7f9; color: #1d2129; font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;">So onto the big day. Wow. I remember crowning Cockshott hill on the way out. There were huge crowds and I saw several people I knew and missed many more. I was already going faster than I had intended swept along on the wave of <b>excitement</b>. I already knew the course quite well having been on a water station the first year and living in Sandcross Lane which is on the route. I loved running down lonesome lane, it's so picturesque. I have to say I was grateful for every gel and water station! Coming up the a217 got quite tough, it felt very warm in the full sun and interminably long. My parents live near sidlow bridge and it was lovely to wave to my mum. She said afterwards I looked very relaxed which amazed me, I felt like I was struggling by then. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6f7f9; color: #1d2129; font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;">The water station by the Beehive was very necessary and as I came up Sandcross Lane my spirit was somewhere beneath my feet. Then I saw my neighbours. They had all come out, my family too and they had put a banner up on the house. To hear them all cheering me on sent my spirit soaring and I knew then I could finish it. Coming into Priory park to family and friends waiting for me was just the best. I had done it in 2 hours 13 minutes and won a bottle of prosecco from my lovely colleague who bet me I couldn't get 2 hours 20 mins :-) The prosecco was fab but the bet itself was a real spur for me to push myself. I will always remember the atmosphere on route. So many people out cheering and clapping, kids on driveways handing out jelly babies (lifesavers!). They all adsed to a superb atmosphere and made me proud to live in Reigate. Last year I marshalled and this year I will run the <b>10k </b>for the first time. Unfortunately I am struggling with an injury so I am not pushing for a fast time but I am determined to be fit enough to get round. I can't wait to be part of Run Reigate again". </span><br />
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #f6f7f9;">by Vicky Maher (Twitter @VixThatRuns)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The American running company inform that
the “super soft <b>cushioning</b>” comes from the <a href="http://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/meet-brooks/technology">Super DNA midsole</a>, which provides
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transition zone is smoother from heel to toe and the upper has the ability to
move and expand with the stride thanks to <b>3D Fit Print</b> technology. As
additional benefits, Brooks highlights “Ideal Pressure Zones evenly disperse
impact away from your body for an effortless ride. Air Mesh with four-way
stretch expands with your foot and provides maximum ventilation”.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><u>Upper:</u> 3D Stretch print, air mesh with
4-way stretch<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><u>Heel:</u> Comfort collar<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.runningshoesguru.com/2017/06/brooks-glycerin-15-review/">Running Shoes Guru:</a> "A solid update to
an already great line makes the Glycerin 15 a shoe that must be considered for
<b>high mileage daily running</b>".<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="ES"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Contras:
"None"<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.solereview.com/brooks-glycerin-15-review/">Sole Review:</a> <span style="background: white;">"The G-15 is a<b>
versatile neutral shoe </b>in the true sense of the word, delivering a plush
running experience which is deserving of the high price tag".</span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Cons: " The outsole durability is worst in class,
and the SuperDNA midsole, while smooth, doesn’t deliver the engaging ride
experience of other shoes featuring tech like Everun or Zoom".<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><u><a href="https://www.jackrabbit.com/info/blog/brooks-glycerin-15-first-look">JackRabbit:</a></u> "The Brooks Glycerin is known
for its <b>premium cushioning </b>and it still offers the same plush running
experience with a lighter feel".<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><u><a href="http://runnerclick.com/brooks-glycerin-15-review/">Runner Click:</a></u> "The Glycerin 15 is a
relatively lightweight and flexible shoe, despite the amount of cushioning
Brooks manages to pack into it. It also provides <b>good support</b> for runners with
medium to high arches".<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Cons: "The Glycerin 15 is not the most
expensive Brook shoe, but it is up there. But keep in mind, Brooks is known for
quality shoes. I have already put enough miles in and haven't seen much in the
way of wear and tear, so I expect that runners who purchase this shoe will more
than get their money's worth".<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.coachmag.co.uk/running-shoes/6722/brooks-glycerin-15-running-shoe-review-the-king-of-cushioning">Coach Mag:</a> <span style="background: white;">"It’s hard to
imagine a more comfortable shoe than the Glycerin 15. Putting on them is like slipping your feet <b>into a warm
bath</b>".</span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Cons: "The grip on wet pavements was a bit
lacking.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<u style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><a href="http://blog.runningwarehouse.com/gear/rs/brooks-glycerin-15-first-look/">Running Warehouse:</a></u><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> "Premium cushioning
with <b>plus comfort</b>, the Glycerin 15 offers a few new updates while maintaining
the soft, plush ride users have come to love".</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><u>Availability:</u>
The Glycerin 15 is available at <a href="http://www.simplysports.co.uk/">Simply Sports</a> (Reigate and Oxted) and
<a href="http://www.christopherhullsport.co.uk/">Christopher Hull Sport</a> (Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells) in Black/Electric
Brooks blue (Men) and in Capri/Evening Blue and Evening Blue/Purple cactus
(Ladies). The price is £134.99.</span></div>
Simply Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705975723553766730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807405927698977643.post-18219399508175768692017-07-10T07:00:00.001+01:002017-07-10T07:00:38.157+01:00Your Running Swing<div class="Standard">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Is there
really one right way to run? Is it better to be a <b>forefoot </b>or <b>midfoot </b>striker
runner? Is it bad if I use my heels when
I land on the ground? There are common questions that runners ask us when they
realize each elite athlete runs in a different way. Then, what is the best way
to run?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Difficult
question that <b>Brooks </b>has tried to answer in an interesting study just focused
on that topic. Iain Hunter, a biomechanist at Brigham Young University,
analysed different footprints to conclude that each runner strikes the ground
in a unique way. Some land on their forefoot, others with their midfoot and
more than half of these elite runners landed with heel strike. "Like a signature
or fingerprint, each runner leaves his or her own personal mark of
individuality on the track". But not only there are differences on the
ground, each ankle, knee and hip joint react depending on the runner.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">That is
the reason why Brooks thinks that now the <b>Running Gait</b> assessment has to be
faced from the another perspective. The idea is to go beyond <b>Supination</b>,
<b>Neutral </b>or <b>Over Pronation </b>parameters. They call this concept of identifying the
unique and highly individual characteristics of each runner <a href="https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/RunSignature">“RunSignature"</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Brooks
remembers that the geometry of our bones, the strength of our soft tissues, and
our adaptation skills are all different among us, consequently everyone has a
unique and individualistic <b>way to run</b>. Basically, the structure or geometry of our body affects how we move
(our bodies are a complex mechanical system: the foot alone has 26 bones, 33
joints, and hundreds of muscle tendons and ligaments).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">At this
point, Brooks suggests do not be obsessed with changing your running form and embrace who you are and enjoy your run: be
confident in the knowledge that you are all running in your preferred, <b>natural
manners</b>. “Runners who achieve this goal should see increased performance or
efficiency, a reduced risk of injury, provide a healthy load to the body, and
be able to stay fit and active”.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The Run
Signature is more focused on matching the runner to the shoe, to matching the
shoe to the runner. “It is not about correcting runners, but embracing who they
are”. The American Running Company compares your singular Running Gait to <b>golf
swing</b>. Basically, there is not a perfect swing in the world, the best way is
adjust your natural characteristics to you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Would you
like to find out your unique running swing? We could help you. Matt Clark from
Brooks will be doing free running gait analysis the 19<sup>th</sup> of July at
<a href="http://www.simplysports.co.uk/"><b>Reigate </b>store</a>. There are still places available! Make an appointment calling
01737222781 or via email (simplysportsltd@gmail.com).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Simply Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705975723553766730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807405927698977643.post-46137035427960931432017-05-28T07:03:00.001+01:002017-05-29T07:36:24.225+01:00Saucony Ride 10, the every day running shoe<div class="Standard" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 12.0pt;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">When <b>Saucony </b>unveiled the 10<sup>th</sup> generation
of Ride defined the Saucony Ride as a “story rooted in a rigorous dedication to
innovation and endless refinement”. A
decade later, the spirit of <b>Ride 10</b> is focused on “redefining the dynamic connection between the runner and
the road”. The 10<sup>th</sup> rendition of the brand’s neutral-cushioned icon,
available now at <a href="http://www.simplysports.co.uk/">Simply Sports</a> shops, is once again engineered to reveal “a new
interpretation of what is perhaps the perfect Ride”.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 150%;">“The new Ride 10 is all about one thing: the <b>runner</b>,” said Doug Smiley, business unit manager for Saucony footwear.
“In comparison to the last 9 models, we could’ve made this latest rendition
either good, better or best. Instead, we aimed at perfection. In listening to
runners every day, they continue to tell us that light is right and fit is
fluid. The new Ride</span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 150%;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 150%;">combines the runner-inspired innovations of a
high-performance trainer with the highly responsive ride of a track-honed
racing shoe. We know that every run will feel like a ‘perfect 10’ in the new
Ride.”</span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><u>Weight:</u> 9.5 oz. / 269 g. (Men)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> 8.4 oz / 238 g. (Women)</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The new Ride 10 features a reengineered outsole and midfoot
configuration: The TRI-FLEX outsole has been reconfigured for the optimal blend
of flexibility and protection. Not only did the designers remove the</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 150%;">SRC (Super Rebound Compound) landing zone, allowing for a smoother
transition, they upgraded the midsole compound from SSL (Saucony Super Lite)
EVA to PowerFoam. </span><span style="line-height: 150%;"><b>PowerFoam</b> is an injected molded
compound that is lighter and <b>50% more responsive</b> than the SSL EVA, resulting in
an extremely responsive feel. Additionally, the Ride 10 features Saucony’s
EVERUN Topsole construction for enhanced energy return and continuous cushioning
throughout the run.</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Ride Dynamics:
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mesh, both strong and flexible, helps to support the foot yet provide an
incredibly dynamic, adaptive and fluid fit that moves with the runner’s every
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during impact in a way that creates a greater range of motion for the
Gastrocnemius-Soleus-Achilles tendon system, allowing for a <b>more powerful
running stride</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><u><span style="background: white; line-height: 150%;">Runner's
World</span></u><span style="background: white; line-height: 150%;">: "The Ride 10 has a
great combination of <b>cushioning</b>, <b>flexibility</b>, and is still light weight,” Bill
Harris, a fast masters runner from Allentown, Pennsylvania.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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shoe for many types of workouts from long easy miles to tempo and even longer
races. I am predicting the Ride 10 will be one of <b>the most popular trainers of
2017</b>".</span> Score: 9.85 out of 10.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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that will get you the mileage you're looking for on the roads</span>"<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cushioning, flexible, <b>responsive</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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for speed work as the cushioning is soft.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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Simply Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705975723553766730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807405927698977643.post-42585855564283875052017-05-14T07:48:00.000+01:002017-08-15T11:34:06.019+01:00Don't celebrate before you win!<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Slovenian
cyclist <b>Luka Pibernik</b> has been one of the sports man of the week and
probably his mistake will be on the top of the year. Poor Luka! When
he raises his arms and <span style="background: rgb(255 , 255 , 255);">crosses</span>
the finish line because he thinks he had just won the stage five of
the Giro d'Italia. Unfortunately, there were another six kilometres
of the course to go. Finally, Fernando Gaviria won this stage, but
the real hero for everybody was The Bahrain Merida rider, at least on Facebook coments and Tweets.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFYRyDW2oj0">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFYRyDW2oj0</a></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">But he has
not been the only professional sportsman that had made monumental
<b>mistakes </b>arriving <b>the finish line</b> throughout sports history. Here are
another funny errors made, specially it happens in Athletic, when
you feel winner too early. </span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><u><span style="color: black;">By
just 9/100ths of a second </span>
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<span style="color: black;">Runner
<b>Ben Payne</b> dominated the Peachtree 10km race in Atlanta on USAS'S
Independence Day and only a few metres before the line started to celebrate
the victory. This error allowed British Olympian Scott Overall arrive
in first position by just 9/100ths of a second.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZjqKiCZudQ">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZjqKiCZudQ</a></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /><u><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">"It
was a learning experience"</span></b></u></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">“<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I
saw the crowd, and it was very loud. I just wanted to celebrate
winning in front of our crowd. I was excited about it. But the race
wasn’t over. … It wasn’t very smart. But it was a learning
experience”, </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">said runner </span></span></span><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Tanguy
Pepiot</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> after Meron Simon won in the last metres of a race at the
Pepsi Team Invitational in Eugene (Oregon). Don't miss out his face
in the below video.</span></span></span></strong></span></span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><u>Nearly
wastes over 70 miles of had work</u></span></span></strong></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "comic sans ms" , cursive;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></span></span></strong>
<strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">What
a fright Ironman competitor </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Jérémy Jurkiewicz </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">had when he was
nearly lost the Ironman 70.3 Brazil in the last second! At the end of
the line, the frenchman looked behind him and had to stop Igor
Amorelli of Brazil to keep his deserved victory. </span></span></span></strong></span>
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<strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><u>Don't forget the power of a backspin football! </u></span></span></strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Goalkeeper
<b>Loris Angeli</b> forgot the power of the backspin in football and now his
performance is considered one of the the worst goalkeeper fails of
all time. It happened in the seventh division of Italian football in
a play-off match between Dro and Termeno to decide who would be
promoted to  Eccellenza. Football player Palma threw the ball
against the cross bar and Angeli started to celebrate the fail of his
rival, but the football was in the air still. This video has been
watched about 3 millions on YouTube:</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2V3DeqELS8A">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2V3DeqELS8A</a></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><u><b>The
unluckiest goalkeeper in the world</b></u></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Moroccan
keeper <b>Khaled Askri</b> is nicknamed “the unluckiest goalkeeper in the
world”.
Why? Another premature celebration.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTxA3osc9Es">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTxA3osc9Es</a></span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><u>When a match is decided in 0,6 seconds</u></span></span></strong><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">This
type of situations happens in basketball as well. The summer of 2010. Croatian Club <b>Cibona </b>Zagreb vs Serbia's KK <b>Partizan</b>. The match was
decided in 0,6 seconds. See the Coach's face.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2cK2D2Iams">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2cK2D2Iams</a></span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><u>An useless sprint of 80 metres</u></span></span></strong><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br />
</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It
is the U20 Vodaphone Junior Warriors against the U20 South Sydney
side in Australia. <b>Glen “The Flying Fish”</b> collects the rugby ball
and races away. It can be the scoring of his sports career. He is
unstoppable. A perfect sprint of 80 metres to the glory, but he
forgets to drop the rugby ball. </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNHjIDy0aBI">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNHjIDy0aBI</a></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Unfortunately
for them, they are more popular for these particular mistakes than
their sporting career. But they have given us hilarious moments and a
life lesson: </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Don't
celebrate a win until you cross the finish line. </span></span></strong><span style="color: black;">Ever.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Do you remember another premature celebrations in the sports world?</span></span><br />
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Simply Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705975723553766730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807405927698977643.post-26632624780587124922017-05-09T07:44:00.000+01:002017-08-15T11:32:28.089+01:00How to clean your running shoes<div style="margin-bottom: 0.26cm;">
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Never,
ever put your running shoes in the </span>washing machine<span style="font-weight: normal;">. It</span></strong><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;"> is one of the main conclusions from some of the best brands in the
running shoes market.</span></strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><strong style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">We
know that sometimes is frustrating when you have just bought a pair
of </span>trainers<span style="font-weight: normal;">, </span></strong><strong style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">which
</span></strong><strong style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">especially
happens with off road shoes, and a</span></strong><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">fter the first few miles they look like they have been to hell and
back because of dirt</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">. </span></span></strong><strong style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Our
customers often ask us what they can do to keep the shoes looking
nice so we have compiled some tips from leading brands, including
Asics, Adidas, Nike and Salomon, to advise what is the best way</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> </span></span></strong><strong style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">to clean, maintain and extend the life of
the most important weapon for a </span>runner<span style="font-weight: normal;">.</span></strong></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image of a race on soft muds.</td></tr>
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<strong><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">After
each use of the product it is recommended that you remove all </span>dirt
<span style="font-weight: normal;">and </span>mud <span style="font-weight: normal;">from the shoes using a soft, wet brush and clean water. Don't
put your shoes in the washing machine. This can discolour or damage
the fabric.</span></span></span></strong></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis5P_ir7xE0yrWMI6f_00XFkPP-6tEkE6gOsxi24x5PvbSrgjFcpgYzBXiAenSoTXnNqdbSTLVGeuJjwBua0J1xqnv85wAJvK18-oq6rYjLa8guVcqrS2kGHosdcIF8Vn_MFqwxJAuuM8/s1600/Resized_20170508_120105.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis5P_ir7xE0yrWMI6f_00XFkPP-6tEkE6gOsxi24x5PvbSrgjFcpgYzBXiAenSoTXnNqdbSTLVGeuJjwBua0J1xqnv85wAJvK18-oq6rYjLa8guVcqrS2kGHosdcIF8Vn_MFqwxJAuuM8/s200/Resized_20170508_120105.jpg" width="176" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shoe fresh products.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><strong style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Asics
</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">advises</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">to
</span></span></strong><strong style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">wash
the sockliner or insole separately if you are able to remove them.
This will help make the inside of your shoe fresher and reduce shoe
odor. Air dry completely before putting the insoles back in the
shoes. If you see that your insole is useless, do not hesitate to
change them. It is an easy and not expensive option. Anyway, </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Salomon
</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">recommends always wearing socks in order to keep the lining durable
and </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">odour free</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">.</span></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><strong style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Should
we use any product to clean the trainers? The answer is depends on
the brand. Salomon says just water, while Asics prefers </span></strong><strong style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">to</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">
</span></span></strong><strong style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">recommend
</span></strong><strong style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">the
</span></strong><strong style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">use
</span></strong><strong style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">of
</span></strong><strong style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">a
little warm water and a gentle, anti-grease soap </span></strong><strong style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">while</span></strong><strong style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">
</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Adidas </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">suggests add</span></strong><strong style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">ing</span></strong><strong style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">
eco-friendly laundry detergent to a little warm water. </span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Nike</span> </span></strong><strong style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">reminds
us</span></strong><strong style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
to remove any excess </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">detergent</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">.</span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><br /><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><strong style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">All
the brands </span></strong><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">advise</span></strong><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">
that shoes should be dried at room temperature “without the aid of
an external heat source including the sun”. If you place them near
a </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">radiator</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">, the direct heat could alter the shape of the shoe. Adidas
suggests that you could add paper towels or newspaper on the inside
to soak up the liquid. Normally, a shoe takes about twelve hours to
dry out.</span></strong></span></span></span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Do
not forget the </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">laces</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">! In this case, you can use the washing machine
or directly replace them when they are damaged.</span></span></span></strong></div>
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<strong style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Adidas
finishes</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> </span></span></strong><strong style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">by
suggesting that</span></strong><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">after your run</span> </span></strong><strong style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">you</span>
</span></strong><strong style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">make
sure to remove any </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">stains </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">as soon as possible. “When leaving them
for too long they will start to permeate into the fabric of your
shoe, which can be damaging in the long-term”.</span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><strong><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Just
one more thing to say: </span></span></strong><strong style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Have
fun with your “new” </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">running trainers</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">! </span></span></strong></span></div>
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