The Wales Half Marathon Sunday, June 29, 2025
First Timers

The Wales Half Marathon for first timers

As a first time athlete for The Wales Half Marathon we want to give you as much reassurance as possible.

We know how stressful a first race can be…

The Wales Marathon and Half Marathon

‘Have I done enough training? Will I be the last person to finish? What do I need for the race?’

Here is a helpful guide to everything you need to know regarding the race and what you need to bring.

Simply click here – First Timers Guide

Please don’t hesitate to look at the FAQS for any other questions you may have, which we haven’t covered.

The Wales Marathon and Half Marathon

Dive in Without Drowning: 5 must know tops for first time triathlon swimmers. Dive in Without Drowning: 5 must know tops for first time triathlon swimmers.

So, you've signed up for your first triathlon—congratulations! You're about to enter a world of foam rollers, body glide, and Type 2 fun. But let’s be real: if the idea of plunging into open water surrounded by 200 thrashing wetsuit warriors makes your stomach do backflips, you’re not alone

The importance of your leg kick in open water swimming. The importance of your leg kick in open water swimming.

Ever heard people saying, ‘You don’t need to use your legs in open water because you’re in a wetsuit’?? OR ‘You need to save your legs for the Bike & Run’??

Training the Swimming Energy systems Training the Swimming Energy systems

As triathletes were all familiar with the 5 training zones but in swimming, we like to make things more scientific and slightly more technical. This month I will be explaining the Swimming Energy systems with an easy-to-follow guide to help you put together your own swim session plan.

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