Core Collective x Run For Heroes When it comes to running, it is imperative we prepare the body for the work it will be doing — this doesn’t matter whether it’s a short or long run. Here are a couple examples of some exercises that you can do to prep…

Run For Heroes x HelloFresh UK At Run For Heroes we are big advocates for a healthy, well-balanced lifestyle. This is why we partnered with our friends at HelloFresh, who share the same values when it comes to a healthy diet. It is important to fuel your body properly before…

By Run For Heroes Each year during #5kMay we partner with incredible charities to help them raise vital funds. We believe in the power of people coming together, and that’s why we only ever ask for a small contribution (as lots of small contributions amount to something so much bigger). …

Run For Heroes x Let’s Do This FAT BURN Studies across the board show that running for just 15 to 30 minutes will kick start your metabolism and burn some serious fat, both during and after the exercise itself. (You’ll also keep burning fat long after your run.) CATCH A RUNNER’S HIGH Running makes you feel…

By Run For Heroes A city with dozens of green space and waterways, London has a vast range of running routes to choose from. Whether you’re training for 5kMay or going on a weekday jog — why not try somewhere new, go a bit further from your local neighbourhood and…

Let’s Do This x Run For Heroes PLANK It’s a no brainer to start with the plank! To get the most out of your plank, you’ll need to focus on your form. Keep your hands aligned under your shoulders and pull your belly button up towards your spine. Squeeze your abs…

Run For Heroes x Let’s Do This HOW TO AVOID A STITCH: Top tips… Strengthen your core Avoid big meals right before running Focus on your breathing Warm up Stay hydrated HOW TO OVERCOME A STITCH: Stop running, and touch your toes (apparently it works every time!) “Exhale deeply and push your stomach out” — Top tip from couch to…

By Run For Heroes x Let’s Do This! 1. WARM UP Before every run, you should do a gentle warm up jog and dynamic stretches, including lunges, heel kicks, high knees, jumping jacks and sideway skips. This will make sure that all the little muscles are ready for the challenge ahead! 2. WARM DOWN Stretching out…

It’s Run For Heroes’ 1st birthday! What has the past year been like? We can’t believe it’s been a year since we started it all! We’ve had an incredible journey so far, what started as an idea while on a run has turned into a social movement. To date we’ve…