When it comes to long distance running pacing is so important – particularly if you’ve got a target time in mind. When you’re racing it can be easy to get swept up in the atmosphere and carried along by other runners – especially at the start. But setting off too quickly can leave you flagging

A 24-year-old woman from Aberdare will be running the ABP Newport Marathon to prove to herself just what she’s capable of after previously being told to never run. Rhiannon Barber, who creates dance music under the name Rightkeysonly and campaigns for disability rights within the music industry, also hopes that in doing so she’ll be

In the heart of Newport on 28 April, individuals from the Newport Marathon Festival’s title sponsor, ABP, are uniting under a common goal – to conquer their own personal challenges through the power of running. Meet Sophie Bowyer, a surveyor based in Cardiff, alongside Hannah Kitcher, a Regional Communications Manager, and Edd Lumby, a Port

A mum from Bristol will be running the ABP Newport Marathon to give back to the charity that supported her while her son underwent heart surgery. Emilie Bioud, who had previously never run, will be raising money for the Grand Appeal by taking on the marathon challenge on Sunday 28 April. The 38-year-old gave birth

A dad from Caerphilly will be taking on the ABP Newport Marathon next month to raise money for Tŷ Hafan. He’ll be doing so in memory of his daughter Scarlett who sadly died aged four from a condition so rare that it doesn’t have a name. She spent the first three months of her life

People of all ages and abilities can now enter the 2024 Run 4 Wales Next Gen events – a series of fun family events that aim to inspire a future generation of healthy and active adults. They offer people a chance to get involved with event weekend, giving them a sense of achievement and allowing

The University of South Wales (USW) has announced it will continue its sponsorship of the ABP Newport Marathon Festival as official partner. The event, which takes place on Sunday 28th April, will see more than 6,000 runners take to the streets of Newport for the new-look festival of running, featuring all-new marathon, half marathon and

The ABP Newport Marathon, new Half Marathon and 10K is just over a month away with some exciting new changes for 2024. As well as the 13.1- mile distance added to the weekend for the first time, the event has had a complete refresh, including a new look and name – the ABP Newport Marathon

Woman takes on Newport Marathon in memory of dad A woman from Carmarthen will be running the ABP Newport Wales Marathon in memory of her father who tragically died while climbing Yr Wydffa (Mount Snowdon). Anwen Davies will also be raising money for Cartrefi Cymru, the learning disability support provider, where her dad volunteered. Her

When it comes to running longer distances, it’s important to have an effective fuelling and hydration plan in place to keep you going. While you don’t need to worry too much when it comes to completing a 5K or 10K, you need to make sure you have enough energy if you’re going to be on