Monthly Archives: September 2011

Why get a bike fit?

To really get the most out of your bike it’s advised that you have a professional bike fit. But are they really worth the money and what can you expect from it?

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Pre and post natal fitness guide

During pregnancy, exercise can be hugely beneficial to both mother and baby. Sportsister guides you safely through the pre and post natal period with help from the UK’s leading exercise specialist, Jenny Burrell.

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Event review: Sheactive Every Woman’s Duathlon

Danielle Sellwood took part in this women only duathlon on the Bristol Downs.

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From Arch to Arc - my journey

Rachel Cadman has recently become the first woman to complete the Enduroman Arch2Arc Challenge – an 87 mile run London to Dover; 22 mile swim Dover to Calais; 181 mile cycle Calais to Paris.

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Win free race entry plus a sports bra

You can win one of three pairs of entries for you and a friend to the Shock Absorber WomenOnly Run in Richmond Park on October 22, 2024 along with a Shock Absorber sports bra for every winner.

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Sam Murphy’s Running Well workshop

When: Sunday October 9th 2011 Where: Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, south London Details: If you want to run faster and further, steer clear – or get rid – of niggling injuries – or just need a fresh approach to your running, this day workshop is for you.

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Stitches and Realisations…

There are things in life that go hand in hand such as Soreen malt loaf and the mountains, grand bieres and chalky climbing hands, and Italian coffee/icecream/pizza and me. And then, of course, there are things that don’t make for such fantastic combinations like Liz Hurley and Shane Warne, me and overhanging steep rock (see [...]

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Video: British gymnasts set new world record

50 young gymnasts set a new world record on Thursday September 1, for the most people on one bed.

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Rowing: Britain top the medal table at World Champs in Slovenia

After a fantastic weekend of rowing at the World Championships in Bled, Slovenia Great Britain finished top of the event medal table with three golds, three silvers and four bronzes in the Olympic events plus the Paralympic classes also provided two golds apiece.

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FA WSL Continental Cup: Bristol Academy 1-2 Lincoln Ladies

Jess Clarke’s second-half strike booked Lincoln their place in the semi-finals of the Continental Cup – and made it a hat-trick of victories over Bristol.

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