March Newsletter
🌸 Spring Into Your Strongest Running Season Yet!
As the days get brighter and the mornings feel lighter, there’s a fresh energy in the air. Spring is on its way, and with it comes that renewed motivation to lace up, get outside, and chase those goals. Whether you’re building towards a marathon, a half, or simply enjoying consistent training — this is your season.
And we’ve got plenty happening to keep you inspired. 👇
🎽 Charity Track Night – An Evening to Remember
We’re so excited for our upcoming Charity Track Night — fuelled by @BizzyLizzyBakesandRuns bakes and Tenzing.
✨ Louise Small, GB athlete and marathon runner, will be hosting:
A live warm-up session
Q&A opportunity
The night will also include a track session& strength circuit
Tickets enter you into our raffle with a chance to win 1 of 2 run through race entries.
It’s the perfect opportunity to sharpen up your speed, ask your burning marathon questions, and connect with other runners pushing towards big goals.
🏃♀️ Weekly Track Nights & Strength Circuits https://spond.com/invite/DMCCH
Our weekly track nights and strength circuits are in full swing.
Why come along?
Mix up marathon training
Improve speed & running economy
Build strength to stay injury-free
Stay motivated and inspired
Meet like-minded runners
They’re also a fantastic opportunity if you're running for charity — share your story, spread the word, and gain support for your cause.
🥐 Gail’s Run (Yes… Free Buns!) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScNEhWNOJUoJAj4GYEHQsMVRYarreSjgOPNc_hlCzMgC4EDCw/viewform?usp=header
GAIL's Bakery
Community miles + coffee + free buns from GAIL’s?
Say no more.
Our Gail’s Run is about bringing runners together, keeping things social, and celebrating the work you’re putting in.
🧠 Marathon Training Check-In
Be honest…
The miles are increasing.
The long runs are getting longer.
The doubts are creeping in.
Pause for a moment.
Look at how far you’ve already come.
Look at what you’ve already achieved. You should be so proud of all the hard work you have put in, especially through these tough winter months. I am pretty sure it has rained for every track night we held in January and February and every Sunday long run seems to have been pretty soggy too. But you have all showed up and got the work done. mThat mental resilience will pay off on race day!
The things that are helping us as the weeks get tough:
Running with others, joining a run club or even a friend for a run can take the pressure off and help you enjoy those easy miles.
Finishing a run at your local coffee shop, a post run treat will help you get through those tough last few miles of a run.
Testing your race kit ahead of time isn’t just smart from a practical perspective — it’s also a great way to build excitement and start visualising yourself on race day.
🏃 Long Run Top Tips
Make your long runs work for you:
1️⃣ Plan a Route That Keeps You Engaged
Break the run into chunks. Run landmark to landmark. It feels more manageable mentally.
2️⃣ Practise Your Fuelling
Don’t leave race-day nutrition to chance.
Test gels, hydration, timing — train your gut.
3️⃣ Practise Wearing Your Race Kit
Wear the exact outfit you plan to race in:
Shorts
Crop-top/ Vest
Socks
Fuel storage
Make sure you feel comfortable.
Prevent chafing.
Avoid blisters.
Know everything works.
👟 Our Current Favourite Race Kit
Shorts with pockets (essential!)
Lululemon- fast and free high rise shorts https://www.lululemon.co.uk/en-gb/p/fast-and-free-high-rise-short-6%22-5-pocket/prod11450254.html
Nike AeroSwift https://www.nike.com/gb/t/aeroswift-dri-fit-adv-mid-rise-brief-lined-8cm-running-shorts-Czd4GeG5/IF1425-101
Weasie Crop Top
✔️ Athletic, flattering fit – Sleek and supportive without feeling restrictive
✔️ Comfortable for long miles – No digging in, no constant adjusting
✔️ Breathable fabric – Keeps you cool when the pace (and temperature) rises
✔️ Secure gel storage – Holds all your fuel comfortably so it doesn’t bounce or rub
Sums- Socks That Work Hard
Look good ✔
Feel comfortable ✔
Prevent blisters ✔
Reduce rubbing & chafing ✔
Small details make a huge difference on race day.
Marathon Nutrition tips from HCPC registered dietician and sports nutritionist Nicola Marsh RD
1) Treat your training runs as your nutrition test zone:
Your training runs are your perfect opportunity to test which foods, drinks and timings work best for you. Try different pre-run meals, during-run fueling (especially for longer runs), and recovery snacks. Once you've identified your best options, aim for consistency! Practicing your race day breakfast and fuelling during training runs is essential so that your gut can adapt and make race-day more predictable.
2) Don't forget to increase your fuel as your mileage increases:
As your weekly mileage and run duration increase, so do your carbohydrate needs. This means increasing your carbohydrate intake to meet the demands of your training programme and your everyday life. Early warning signs of under-fueling include persistent fatigue, poor quality training sessions and slow recovery. If unchecked, under-fuelling will not only affect performance but will also start to damage health, so act early!
3) Plan your race-day nutrition ahead of time:
Plan your race-day nutrition ahead of time! Have you thought about where you are going to be staying the night before? Will you be eating out or self-catering the day before? Will you be able to stick with your usual/preferred breakfast the morning of and have you finalized your during-race fueling schedule? Don't leave this down to chance.