Recently, more than ever, millions have found solace in a simple, consistent formula, that has provided a much-needed lifeline – Regular Running equals improved physical and mental wellbeing. ABP, a proud partner of R4W events (Newport Wales Marathon, Cardiff Bay Run, Barry Island 10K and Cardiff Half Marathon) are flying the flag for the running

Our partner Monmouthshire Building Society have not only been doing their bit to support customers over 2020, but also their workforce, by promoting the importance of both physical and mental awareness. The new wellbeing agenda has been embraced throughout the organisation, with employees embarking on some impressive physical challenges. Louise Niblett  from MBS said, “We

While events as we know them can’t be going ahead in 2020, here at Run 4 Wales we’ve been working hard to ensure that you, the runners, aren’t going to be missing out on that unbeatable finish line feeling.  As the nights draw in and the weather turns, we’ve got a number of virtual events

Next up in the Run 4 Wales Virtual Challenge Series, running throughout the months of October and November is the I Beat Steve challenge. The virtual 5K race will challenge runners to race Cardiff Half Marathon and Newport Wales Marathon Race Director and Olympic Marathon runner Steve Brace over the popular parkrun distance. The former

Hundreds of runners have taken on Olympic silver medallist and World, European and Commonwealth Champion Iwan Thomas in a virtual 10K race from Run 4 Wales, the first in their new Virtual Challenge Series. The Healthspan ambassador clocked a time of 42:59 when he took on the 6.2 mile distance late last month, placing 18th

R4W Virtual Challenge Series Kicks Off With I Beat Iwan 10K Virtual Racearticipation events cannot take place. The I Beat Iwan challenge is a virtual 10K race that will take place over the month of August, inspired by the popular #IBeatIwan initiative which saw thousands of runners earn bragging rights by racing alongside Welsh Olympian and Healthspan

Four of Wales’ leading mass participation sporting event organisations have joined forces for the first time to help chart a safe return for many of the nation’s favourite races. Run4Wales, organisers of the Cardiff Half Marathon and Newport Wales Marathon, Activity Wales Events, who run the global Long Course Weekend series, Always Aim High who

The ABP Newport Wales Marathon has been rescheduled to 18 April 2021. Darllen yn Gymraeg yma. Run 4 Wales, the company behind Wales’ leading mass-participation sporting events has today announced that the ABP Newport Wales Marathon and the Cardiff University Cardiff Half Marathon will be postponed to new dates in 2021. Chief Executive, Matt Newman,

Healthspan asked experts Valentina Roffi from Sprint Physiotherapy and Healthspan Medical Director Dr. Sarah Brewer for their views on looking after your joints and the role of supplements Looking after your joints is important for everyone, and not just keen runners and the elderly. This is the view of Valentina Roffi, Director at sprintphysio.co.uk: “Joint problems

You may be able to keep on top of your training for your next 10k run by making good use of your allocated exercise time, but how do you maintain a nutritious diet when you have a limited supply of fresh fruit and veg? We asked nutritionist Rob Hobson, in conjunction our Vitamin Partner Healthspan,