Part 2 of Russell’s series documenting his London Marathon Load Up – Weeks 2 to 8 (inc Wrexham Half Marathon) London Marathon Week 2 of 12 Kids off school for summer holidays, new challenges. Having to get up at 5.30am to get my run done before taking the kids off Nina is fine most of the week, except on Wednesday … Read More
London Marathon Load Up – Week 1 of 12
London marathon approaches, so Russell Bentley lets us in on his load up – week 1 of 12 The training gets done. Or it doesn’t… On Tuesday Nina called me whilst on her way to work. The car was overheating. Lights were flashing, sirens were wailing. This was inconvenient for both of us. She had to get to work. I … Read More
Physio Mike talks about how treadmills help your running recovery after injury
Injuries and niggles are always an unwelcome presence in any athlete’s journey, always popping up at the worst possible time. It is important to use each of these as an opportunity to learn from every injury. Sometimes they are unavoidable, particularly traumatic injuries such as those pesky rocks or pot holes. However, the majority of injuries are simply down to … Read More
Q&A with Russell Bentley
We enjoy a Q&A with Russell Bentley, Noble Pro ambassador Who you are and what you do? My name is Russell and I live in Snowdonia, Wales. I’m a coach and athlete, training for mountain and road races. Running in the mountains is my favourite thing to do in the world, but there is still something that keeps pulling me … Read More
Matterhorn Ultraks Sky Race
The Matterhorn Ultraks Sky Race (49km) started at 0700 on Saturday 27th August. It went straight up from Zermatt (1600m) to Sunnegga (2260m) in 7km. There was a brief respite from ascending before climbing again to Gornergrat (3130m) covering 15km in total to get this point and 2.5hrs of running! Well, I say running I mean hands-on knees hiking! I … Read More
Top Tips for a Marathon Build-Up
As so many of us (including myself) are now starting to build towards an autumn marathon, I thought I would share some of my top tips for a marathon build-up, to help you be in the best shape possible for when race day arrives. I have just started my 8th Marathon training cycle. So, here is what I have learned … Read More
How to Race 4 Marathons in 4 Weeks
How to race 4 marathons in four weeks? The answer is simple – it’s impossible! However, racing and running marathons are two very different things. In just a few weeks, I will be running 4 marathons in 4 weeks: Berlin Marathon: 25 th September. Sub 2:20 target!! London Marathon: 2 nd October. Pacing sub 2:38 bus! Chicago Marathon: 9 th … Read More
Combining Cross-Training with Running
Do you want to train more whilst building your running volume gradually? Do you want to run more but can’t? Do you want to run faster but want variety in your training plan? Combining cross-training with running might be the answer! What is Cross Training? Cross-training is adding another type of exercise to your routine so that you continue to … Read More
5 Tips for Training While on Holiday
School’s out, which seems timely given that the world is just slowly opening back up for business. Perhaps you’re making up for the loss of travel abroad during the global pandemic? Here are my 5 tips for training while on holiday. I’m guilty as charged for letting runs get pushed down the priority list during the holidays, even on the … Read More
Welsh Castles Relay and Trail Half Marathon Wales
Over two weeks Russell Bentley takes on the chaotic Welsh Castles Relay and races over the trails for a win in Coed Y Brenin at the Trail Half Marathon Wales. Weslh Castles Relay The Welsh Castles Relay is a 209 mile, 2 day race from Caernarfon Castle, North Wales, down to Cardiff Castle. 20 runners in a team, each covering … Read More