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10 best tips for your FIRST or FASTEST trail race (useful for the Skyline Scotland this Sept!)

10 best tips for your FIRST or FASTEST trail race (useful for the Skyline Scotland this Sept!)

by Claire Maxted | Jul 25, 2022 | Advice, Beginners, Half Marathon, Marathon, Races, Skyline Scotland, Trail 10k, Training

Here are my top 10 tips for your first or fastest trail race, useful for the Skyline Scotland trail races this September, and more! From training and nutrition to gear and mental strength, these are the essentials for your first foray into the exciting, muddy world of...
5 steps to your FIRST half marathon trail race – what to wear, what to eat and 12-week training plan

5 steps to your FIRST half marathon trail race – what to wear, what to eat and 12-week training plan

by Claire Maxted | Jun 21, 2021 | Advice, Beginners, Half Marathon, Trail 10k, Training

My 5 steps to your first half marathon trail race, including what to wear, what to eat, and my 12-week training plan for beginners going from 10k to half marathon on trails. 1 Pick the right race 2 Get the right gear 3 Start the training (12-week training plan...
5 steps to your FIRST 10k trail race – what to wear, what to eat and 6-week training plan

5 steps to your FIRST 10k trail race – what to wear, what to eat and 6-week training plan

by Claire Maxted | Jun 3, 2021 | Advice, Beginners, Trail 10k, Training

My 5 steps to your first 10k trail race, including what to wear, what to eat, and my 6 week training plan for beginners going from 5k to 10k on trails. 1 Pick the right race 2 Get the right gear 3 Start the training (6-week training plan included) 4 Eat the right fuel...

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