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Running With Safety in Mind: Prioritizing Well-Being Over Routine

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Running is more than just exercise for many of us—it's a time to clear our heads, challenge ourselves, and connect with the outdoors. But recent events in our town have cast a shadow over what should be a joyful and freeing activity. Four attacks on women within a single week serve as a stark and chilling reminder that safety must take precedence over sticking to a running routine.  While it’s natural to feel frustrated that we even need to have this conversation, it’s also vital to prioritize our well-being over anything else. Here are some important considerations and strategies to stay safe while running. 1. Adjust Your Running Habits It’s tempting to stick to your usual routes, times, and routines, but predictability can increase vulnerability. Consider varying your running schedule and routes. Opt for busier, well-lit areas, especially during early mornings or evenings when visibility is lower. Parks and trails may feel serene but can become secluded and risky.  Running w...
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BALLYBOFEY VS DERRY HALF MARATHON

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  A common rivalry is Ballybofey and Derry but today we’re not talking about soccer, today we’ll compare the half marathons on the basis of value for money, route and incline.   The Ballybofey run is set in the first week of October versus Derry’s which is normally the first week of September and what a difference a month makes! In the space of a month it went from dry cool mornings to dark mizzly days which makes all the difference when you’re facing 13 miles .  The route of the Ballybofey run is scenic compared to Derry’s route which is a combination of built up, residential and country areas. I found Ballybofey’s route far more enjoyable , possibly because I’m familiar with the roads we ran on and I knew what was ahead of me and more importantly, how much farther the finish line was! But in Derry’s defence, their run has more statutory resources to close off roads and employ stewards which means I’d consider Derry to be a far safer route to run. In Ballybofey you had ...
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The time I wished the ground would swallow me whole while running my first half marathon

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  The time I wished the ground would swallow me whole while running my first half marathon   Have you ever been on a high? Have you ever nailed the presentation? Or got top marks in  class? Our got complemented on your outfit by a stranger on the street? Can you  remember the feeling I'm talking about? Running the Waterside marathon I had that feeling  of glee and adrenaline the whole way around. It was only when the adrenaline started to  wear off, I realised what I had said and I wanted the ground to swallow me whole.  Let's backtrack a little to before the run, I was a nervous wreck I had no appetite I was so  nervous of failure, and I was so nervous I would disappoint myself. It was supposed to be a  scorching day which would have made the run even harder, but I put all these feelings to  the back of my mind and made my way to the starting line. I was never so delighted to see a  cloudy dull morning as I knew this meant It would...
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Welcome to Brianna on the Run!

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  Welcome to Brianna on the Run!     Running is trending right now. The aim of this blog is to motivate and inspire those who would like to start running but don’t know where to start. When I started running, I found a lack of basic tips to get started so I hope to help those wanting to start to get off the sofa and on the road!    First things first, download Nike Run Club, Nike Run Club is a game-changer for runners of all levels . Whether you're just starting out or training for a marathon, NRC tailors its guidance to your fitness level and goals, making it easy to stay on track and build endurance at your own pace.   Coach Bennet is to this day, my main motivation for running. The Nike run club has running programs from couch to 5k to marathon training. NRC is a free service that will connect to your Spotify or A pple M usic so you can play your music through the app while Coach Bennet fades in and out through the duration of your run to mot...
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Running low on funds while running, does your new hobby need to cost an arm and a leg?

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  So, let's face it, running is trending right now . More and more of us are adorning our running vests and pounding the roads like were never going to get outside for weeks , well I suppose with Ir ish weather , that could be the case! The rea son I took up running was because it was the most effective form of ex ercise that I could fit into my hectic schedule and of course it's free !      So, this blog post is going to discuss what running eq uipment is worth investing in and are there any low-cost alternatives that are just as effective that will stop money running out of your bank account .            First off, shoes. To run you will need runners, obviously! But is there a world of difference between £150 Hokas or a £25 pair of adidas trainers ? My answer yes. Running takes a to ll on every part of your body and the point of contact between your body and the ground is your feet . If you're not wearing the correct sh...
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