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The death defying Strava segment
Regular runners will know that no run really counts, unless it’s on Strava. Furthermore, it usually has to have one or two segment records and a smattering of kudos from your fellow runners to make it feel worthwhile. I have been a Strava user for as long as I can remember and, I admit, I am fairly addicted to it. So much so, that it is one of only a tiny number of apps on my phone that I actually pay the premium rate for. One of the benefits of Strava Premium also happens to be its route planner which, when you’re away from home, can help you to find…
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The Brave Front – New podcast launching soon
All you need to know about The Brave Front - our new men's mental health podcast, launching soon on your usual podcast platform. Sign up for the newsletter and listen to our trailer.
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Brits in the sun – a climate change conundrum
Climate change is having a strange impact on Britons and their love of the weather. Will it ever be the same again? Or are we going to have to change the way we talk about the weather forever?
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The last school run
After years of random conversations, laughter, rain, snow. sunshine, lost shoes and wind, today was the last school run. So, what comes next? Why is the end of Year Six Summer Term so emotional for sentimental mums and dads everywhere?
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What is wrong with parents?
Forget the kids, what is wrong with the parents? Why are grown-ups causing so many teachers to quit teaching? Here's how an induction evening turned into a terrifying insight into the plight of education in the UK today.
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June Round-Up
While we sweated our way through June, here are a few of things we got up to and which also caught our eye, including a concert, grey hair and a spot of running. Read on to find out more.
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The benefits of active travel – could it save you and the planet?
With 67% of car journeys under 5 miles and physical activity at an all time low, is it time to ditch the car and walk? We spoke to Dr Audrey de Nazelle, an expert on active travel and senior lecturer at Imperial College, London, to find out more.
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Tips for running with a running club
If you've never considered it before, here are five top tips for running with a running club that could change your running life forever. From improving your technique, to saving you money, you'll be surprised what your local club can offer.
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Prostate cancer risk factors for men in their 40s
It's easy to dismiss prostate cancer as an old man's disease, but it can strike men in their 40s too. I should know, I was diagnosed, aged 40. So, here's why you need to know your risk and get tested today.
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First concert tips for parents
Top tips for parents taking children to their first big concert. What to bear in mind, things to avoid and how to jump the train queue. Here's what I picked up after taking my 12-year-old to see Coldplay.
