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Marathon Spotlight - Kyle Greig
Kyle has represented GB at running at a World Championships. He is a multiple national champion, was 3rd at the British 100km championships and consistently finishes in the top 5...
Marathon Spotlight - Kyle Greig
Kyle has represented GB at running at a World Championships. He is a multiple national champion, was 3rd at the British 100km championships and consistently finishes in the top 5...

The Cuillin Ridge Traverse - Will Townsend
Active Root co-Founder Will Townsend took on the challenge of climbing the Cuillin Rudge in June 2021. A spectacular but terrifying 2 day trip with an overnight, the Ridge isn't...
The Cuillin Ridge Traverse - Will Townsend
Active Root co-Founder Will Townsend took on the challenge of climbing the Cuillin Rudge in June 2021. A spectacular but terrifying 2 day trip with an overnight, the Ridge isn't...

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...
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
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...