For all active women a sports bra is as important a piece of kit as a good fitting pair of shoes. If you are one of the 12 million active women in the U.K it's time to invest in your breasts! This article contains information on the latest research done by Sportsbra brand Shock Absorber and why it's so important to find the right bra. There's also some very useful information on how to find the right bra and when it may need to be replaced.
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The importance of wearing a sportsbra and finding one that's right for you
Posted on 29 Apr 2010Off-Road and Trail running
Posted on 29 Apr 2010The difference between off-road running and trail running is really that trail running may include a short section of road that leads to the trail and the trail itself is not intensively hilly. Off-road running is the hillier stuff and is also known as fell running. It's common sense to know that you should give these things a go before kitting yourself out fully just in case you don't like it. Once you know you want to continue it's then important to get the proper kit in order to protect yourself from the elements but more importantly to avoid injury...
Getting used to the Track
Posted on 26 Apr 2010Read Run4It's Inverness manager, Graham Laing's advice on getting used to running on the track...
You don’t have to warm up on the track – often it is better to do that on the grass;this prevents the track becoming clogged up with joggers and it is also easier on your legs. On your first visit...
Track Training
Posted on 26 Apr 2010Most people come into running through road racing – perhaps from seeing the London Marathon on TV or being persuaded to join a charity fun run. I have met many people who have never been on a running track. There is a feeling that the running track is only for the young and fit, but this is by no means the case.
Balmoral 10k Results 2010
Posted on 26 Apr 2010Run Balmoral was a great success this weekend with a record number of participants taking part in the 10k, 5k, 2.5k and 1.5k races. Run4It are proud of staff members Myles Edwards who won the 5k race with a time of 00:16:36 and Fiona Thompson who came third place in the 10k race with a time of 00:39:18 and ran the race wearing a kilt! Well done to them both! To view reulst....
Training programmes
Posted on 9 Apr 2010If you've signed up to an event this year or simply want to push your training further then these guides are for you.
Running shoes: Lacing tips and tricks
Posted on 9 Apr 2010Ever felt like your shoes are just slipping a little bit at the back of your foot? Well there's a little lacing trick that can make a world of difference!