Go FAR Blog
Musings on swimming, running and riding for everyday athletes.
LOCKED DOWN BUT NOT OUT
Challenge Club is back on again! Our virtual challenge is here to help you through Lockdown 2.0.
read onEvents are on hold - for now
Lockdown 2.0 brings with it the inevitable news that events are on hold.
read onChallenge Club hits pause
After a busy 3 months, we're sorry to say there will be no Challenge Club in October.
read onRunning is Open
It's sad to hear that Parkrun has had to postpone their plans to re-open, but many races are able to return: and according to participant reviews, racing feels fun as well as safe. We've rounded up a few reviews of races that have already taken place since COVID-19.
read onGo Small Time
Over the coming months, at findarace.com you’ll continue to find thousands of lesser-known, safe and enjoyable events taking place on your doorstep.
read onThe latest Government guidance
Clarification on the 'Rule of Six' and how it impacts mass-participation sports events. In summary, 'not much'.
read onPlan B Signing Off
Thanks to the thousands of people who took part from all over the world, the Plan B challenges raised a total of £36,945.
read onInterview with Race Director, Tom Bedford
With entries closing on Thursday, we caught up with Tom Bedford, Race Director of the findarace.com Kew Gardens 10k, to find out about the trials and tribulations of putting on an event in the current climate.
read onThe Return of Racing
We are so pleased to be able to announce our headline sponsorship of what will be the biggest running event of the Autumn: the findarace.com Kew Gardens 10k.
read onRacing back?
UK Athletics have just released their guidance for the return of racing. Before too long you'll have the opportunity to lace up and test your 'lockdown legs'.
read onC-19 Plans
Over the next few weeks we'll be adding tags to events so they can easily find those that are planning to take place, those that offer free race transfers, and those that have additional safety measures in place.
read onFindarace.com challenge club
Introducing the findarace.com Challenge Club. A new monthly virtual challenge series.
read onIntroducing Plan B
Make the training miles count whilst supporting the work into finding a cure for COVID-19.
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