Charity Marathon

If you are training for a half marathon for charity or a marathon for charity, a 5k for charity or a 10k for charity, you might have even chosen one of the fantastic charity runs London has to offer – or have decided to travel further afield. Congratulations – you are awesome and please remember nutrition is one of the most important areas that you need to pay attention to.  Run for charity offers the below advice to fuel your runs and make sure you are for action at your charity running event.  RUN FOR CHARITY TOP 5 NUTRITIONAL TIPS 1. Carbs, protein and fat Carbs are your body’s primary source of energy, this is what you will rely on when running - but do not go overboard and eat too many. Indeed, 60% of our diet should come from carbohydrates, which when in training, translates to about 5-7 grams of carbs per kg of body weight.  Don’t forget we also need protein in our diet, this is so imporatntto   to rebuild our muscles after a tough charity runni...

Charity runner’s beware - It’s big, it’s bad, it’s ugly and when we hit it, we feel as though we’ve had the wind knocked out of our sails - HITTING THE WALL! NO matter if you have signed up for a half marathon for charity or a marathon for charity, a 5k for charity or a 10k for charity, you or have chosen one of the fantastic charity runs London has to offer – even if you are   travelling to a international marathon. The wall has no boundaries and if there is one thing guaranteed to bring out a cold sweat in charity runners, it’s the fear of hitting the dreaded 'Wall'. The good news is with run for charity by your side and the right preparation you can prevent the worst from happening. Why charity runners hit the wall When charity runners are   performing our duties, whether training or on race day, when we run our body   making use of a combo of carbs and fat to push us along. Although our body’s primary source of energy is complex carbohydrates, as our gl...

If you are planning to run for charity in 2019 chances are you'll either use Virgin money giving or Just Giving to help you collect fundraising money.  Virgin Money Giving opened in 2009 as a main competitor for the popular Just Giving site, as a secure online way for fundraisers to collect sponsorship. Sites like these have made donating to friends and colleagues, collecting the money and then passing it on to the charity much easier. The sites also allow gift aid to be added, giving the charities a much needed boost and allowing us the satisfaction of taking some money back from the taxman. Just Giving  - Just Giving is currently the market leader, and almost £700,000,000 has been raised for charity on the site to date. That's a truly impressive total! £100 million has been claimed back in gift aid. There's no doubt that these sites offer an excellent resource for fundraisers, donors, and charities making donations easier to give, collect and pass on to the...

If you are looking to run for charity in 2019 you are spolit for choice. The UK plays host to some of the most thrilling, high-profile running events in the world, drawing runners from all over to tread our sporting streets. All this excitement can breed frustration, however, when the number of people wanting to run in an event outstrips the number of places available. Many of the larger and oversubscribed events, like the London Marathon and Great North Run, have brought in a ballot-style system to deal with the issue. This allows participants to sign up and register their interest for the event. Registered runners will then be randomly selected on a chosen day, a bit like a lottery, until the event organisers hit their maximum capacity for the race. Losing out to this lottery can be a real blow – but there is a fantastic solution for charity running places. If you’re not already aware, many events up and down the country run their own charity places programme...

If you decided to run for charity in 2019 it's worth remembering why you've decided to do so. There are lots of different reasons why people run for charity. Some run for a cause they care about, or that is close to their heart. Others run in remembrance for a loved one or friend who was supported by a charity’s good work. Then, let’s face it, some of us run because we want to lose weight, and need an extra, positive push to get us off that couch! Running for a charity is a fantastic motivator for getting healthy and avoiding the beer and chocolates. But whatever your reason, running for a charity is an amazing thing to do, and should definitely be on your bucket list. Did you know there are now over 160,000 registered charities and foundations in the UK? They come in all shapes and sizes, from those with thousands of staff to the one-man bands working out of their bedroom. And all of them are amazingly special. Here at runforcharity.com HQ one of the ...

You have taken that first step to sign up for a charity run. You have a load of great fundraising ideas and have already started fundraising! Now it’s time to don a charity running vest and start training for your charity run.   Training for your charity run is imperative, no matter if you have signed up for a 10k for charity , a half marathon for charity And especially if you have committed to a marathon for charity. Running outside is empowering, enriching and revitalizing – but if you’re just starting out as a charity runner - it can sometimes feel daunting. Here’s how to embrace your inner strength and get out there so you are prepared for your upcoming charity run. If you’re new to charity running – or would like to sign up for a marathon forcharity – it can be normal to experience a certain amount of anxiety about running outside for the first time. When training for your charity run, running along the open roads can feel intimidating if you’re not u...