Marrakesh is a vibrant, bustling and often hectic city with endless things to see, do and eat. On our Morocco challenge, you’ll be getting to spend some time here after your trek in the High Atlas Mountains; follow our 24-hour itinerary to make the most of it.
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More and more of us are embracing the plant-based revolution and adopting vegan, vegetarian and flexitarian lifestyles. But how will this impact those of us who are training for a marathon? Can our diets be both animal-friendly and sufficient to fuel a full 26.2 miles?
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Running apps these days can do it all: track your progress, manage your goals and even share your running journey with your friends. We've reviewed and compared some of the most popular apps out there to help you choose the right app for you.
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Your trekking backpack is one of the most important pieces of kit you will take with you on your trek. But with so many options out there, it can be difficult to figure out what you really need and what is superfluous. We’ve boiled it all down into five key factors you should consider when shopping for your trekking backpack.
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Heading out on the Morocco High Atlas trek this year? Read all about Naomi’s experience on our Edge of the Sahara extension trip.
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Arguably even scarier than running a marathon itself, is the idea that you'll need to run almost that far in training - by yourself, with no crowd cheering you on. But how far do you actually need to run? And how can you prepare yourself for such a daunting task?
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In this post we continue our series on some of the most common injuries for runners, focusing on the dreaded 'Runner's Knee.'
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The heat has hit the UK in a big way this summer, and it doesn't look like its going anywhere soon. If you're currently training for one of our Autumn marathons, read on to find out our top tips for tackling your summer runs.
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We’ve been busy preparing for our first ever Marathon Training Day. Here’s everything you need to know!
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Each year, we're finding that more and more of our participants are vegetarian and vegan. So we thought we'd put together a quick blog on vegan and vegetarian food in our three main trek destinations.
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Blisters are caused by friction between your skin and your shoes or socks. No matter how good a runner you are, it's very difficult to persevere when a blister strikes. Follow our advice for their prevention and treatment and stop the pesky blighters holding you back.
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When you're running a marathon, the last thing you need is to be held back by uncomfortable kit or a chafing vest. Take the same approach to race-day wear as you do to race-day itself, and practise, practise, practise!
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