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The smart guide to running in the rain

By Team Veloforte

Running in the rain may seem daunting at first but helps build mental toughness and gets you prepared for wet race days. Read our smart guide on running in the rain to find out our...
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7 Steps to master cross country running

By Team Veloforte

Cross country running is a fun way for endurance athletes of all kind to make it through the winter – and start into the new competitive season fitter than ever! Discover the 7 actionable steps...
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The ultimate guide to fell running

By Team Veloforte

Get the ultimate breakdown on all the important basics around fell running. From its unique appeal, to the kit, training techniques and races ­– here’s what you need to get started!  It's one of the toughest...
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Running with a cold: Will it do more harm than good?

By Team Veloforte

Colds are an annoying interruption to your training and the temptation is often to run anyway. Find out when it is safe to run with a cold, when to take a day off and how...
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Hitting the runner’s wall – What it means & how you prevent it

By Team Veloforte

Hitting the wall is every runner’s nightmare. Find out what exactly ‘the wall’ is and how you can learn to overcome its' physical and mental challenges, not only for daily exercise but for big events...
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'Runners' Trots' - Top tips to prevent & treat it

By Team Veloforte

Over the next few blog posts we're going to be looking at some of the more gnarly and hard to deal with issues that so many active people experience on a daily basis... from 'stomach cramps' to 'runners'...
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What to eat before, during & after race day

By Team Veloforte

Don’t waste hard won fitness by taking inadequate nutrition on race day. We spoke with elite pros Sam Andrews of Clash Racing, Jonny Revis of ZeroBC race team and elite cyclist Joe Fisher to help...
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The truth about sugar: Why is it important for athletes?

By Team Veloforte

Say the word ‘sugar’ and it conjures up some common themes; there is a perception that sugar is bad for us, that it contributes to weight gain and increases risk factors for health issues such...