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| Up and Running is run by runners for runners (of all standards), and as a team we have many many years of experience and tips to share. Below, we have a list of running tips, advice and training information to help you perform to your very best. Alternatively, feel free to pop into one of our stores and an experienced member of staff will be able to advise. Any further questions or queries then please contact us and we will put you in contact with the right person to help you with your running. | |
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Shoe Advisor It's essential to invest in a pair of proper running shoes especially if you want to run regularly and remain injury free. Shoes are designed for runners, but each runner is different. For most runners it essential to get the right running shoes, particularly when training for something important. Therefore you need to get an idea of what if right for you. This section should help that process.  |
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Training The simplicity of running is one of its great attractions as a sport. We are literally born to run and it's something that most of us can do. In fact from childhood this is what we did most of the time. It is important however to make sure that you do it correctly and with the right focus. Therefore you need to look at what you’re doing, how you are doing it and plan for that finish line. Whatever it may be. |
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Sports Bras Sports bras enable women to feel supported, to get active and be healthy, and Moving Comfot are proud to be a part of that. Of course finding that perfect bra can be a challenge and that is why Moving Comfort are continually working on ways they can better address these needs. |
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Nutrition Knowing about nutrition and eating the right stuff is important when running. What you eat can have a major effect on your running performance. It is important therefore to devote some thought and time to what your body needs to perform well. The following section should help you in that decision making process. |
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Injuries Whether you are new to running or an experienced runner injuries can play a part in your running career. Knowing what can happen, understating what is happening and finding appropriate methods and techniques to resolve any 'issue' can make your running experience all the more enjoyable. We at Up & Running have collectively had most running related injuries and can therefore help you keep on your feet. |
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Exercise Exercise means any activity using the body which enhances physical fitness and general health and well-being. Exercise is proven to strengthen muscles and the cardiovascular system and help maintain body weight and support weight loss. There are many types of exercise, running is just one. |
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Running Technology Running is an all inclusive sport and as such attracts may forms of runner. With the development of technology comes the addition of many exciting products and gadgets. These can time you, motivate you, direct you and moderate you. These items are multi functional and are helping to develop running in a totally new way. |
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Types of Running There are a number of differing forms of running, that can take you over hill and dale, to the road and upon a synthetic surface. All of these work the body in different ways and stimulates the mind giving you a different view of your training. There is no right or wrong 'arena' for your running, but in this section we cover off some of the differing forms of running 'environment' and whet the appetite to hopefully encourage you to do something different. |
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Triathlon Triathlon is an exciting multi-discipline sport involving a continuous race over various distances and over three disciplines. These being swimming, cycling and running. Looking for a new challenge? Triathlon could be right up your street (or river). |
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Walking & Orienteering Orienteering is a challenging outdoor adventure sport that exercises both the mind and the body. The aim of the game is to navigate yourself between various control points that are marked on a map, all the time while moving as quick as you can. Orienteering is attracting families and individuals of all ages. It does not matter how young, old or fit you are, you can go at your own pace. Often the challenge of orienteering is in the mind not the body. Think of the tortoise and hare. |
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