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Discover the world of Active Root, our customer and athletes. Here in the Discovery Hub we share stories, articles and guides to support runners, cyclists and triathletes.

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The Basics of Barefoot Running - Laura Briggs

The Basics of Barefoot Running - Laura Briggs

Active Root Ambassador Laura Briggs is a prolific Ultra Runner, the Running Mayor of Somerset, and can always be found out on the trails barefoot! In this blog Laura gives...

The Basics of Barefoot Running - Laura Briggs

Active Root Ambassador Laura Briggs is a prolific Ultra Runner, the Running Mayor of Somerset, and can always be found out on the trails barefoot! In this blog Laura gives...

Gary Thwaites Marathon Training Blog

For me, the first part of training is respecting the physical and mental toll from past challenges. Completing a marathon is hard, pushing for a goal time is harder and...

Gary Thwaites Marathon Training Blog

For me, the first part of training is respecting the physical and mental toll from past challenges. Completing a marathon is hard, pushing for a goal time is harder and...

Triathlon Nutrition Advice From Coach Ali Brown of ABC Coaching

Triathlon Nutrition Advice From Coach Ali Brown...

I see nutrition as a full time thing to practice and not just in the lead up to a race. It deserves a lot more respect than most people give...

Triathlon Nutrition Advice From Coach Ali Brown...

I see nutrition as a full time thing to practice and not just in the lead up to a race. It deserves a lot more respect than most people give...

How To Fuel Your Marathon Using Active Root

How To Fuel Your Marathon Using Active Root

We've looked at how to fuel for ultra marathons and sportives. But unlike either of these, there are far fewer opportunities to have a pit stop during marathons. Plus there's...

How To Fuel Your Marathon Using Active Root

We've looked at how to fuel for ultra marathons and sportives. But unlike either of these, there are far fewer opportunities to have a pit stop during marathons. Plus there's...

How To Fuel Your Sportive

How To Fuel Your Sportive

We're supporting a number of cycle events this year so thought it would be helpful to give you advice on how to use Active Root. To provide the advice and...

How To Fuel Your Sportive

We're supporting a number of cycle events this year so thought it would be helpful to give you advice on how to use Active Root. To provide the advice and...

Helen's Dava Way Blog

Helen's Dava Way Blog

After running the John Muir Way 50km Ultra in March I considered another ultra event in late autumn - I am not a big fan of summer or heat in...

Helen's Dava Way Blog

After running the John Muir Way 50km Ultra in March I considered another ultra event in late autumn - I am not a big fan of summer or heat in...