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Race day tips
By on 09/10/2011 08:30:36
Be prepared on the day you run a race with these expert tips from three-time 800m British champion Jemma Simpson
1. FUEL UP: 'Start with a breakfast of porridge followed by natural yoghurt and berries - perfect slow-release energy,' says Jemma.2. FIND A FRIEND: 'Having someone to chat to staves off boredom, so try racing with a friend. I always tackle long
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Essential race day kit checklist
By on 03/08/2010 16:03:47
Race to run soon? Here's the essential gear
Race number and safety pinsComfortable trainers - never brand new ones!Socks that don't cause blistersSports bra and knickers - sweat-wicking material is best Running top/vest Running jacket Shorts/capri pants Sports underwearHat/gloves - if it
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Great prizes at the Zest Girls’ Big Adventure race
By Nicola Davenport on 20/06/2011 11:17:10
Win an active trip to Thailand, spa break or shopping trip for two at our adventure race day out
to browse the Sweaty Betty range.The Zest Girls' Big Adventure takes place on Sunday June 26, 2011. Click here for more info about the race, the location, the course...The first wave of competitors will be across the start line at 9.30am, with subsequent
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Are you running the Race for Life?
By Charlie Taylor on 12/04/2011 14:38:32
There's still time to sign up for the 5k challenge at a location near you
Join the Race for Life, and walk, jog or run your way to help raise money for Cancer Research UK. With locations nationwide - and additional 10K races - there is sure to be an event near you. Organisers are hoping a million runners will take part
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Run our Adventure race for charity
By on 26/05/2011 20:28:19
Anthony Nolan is the official Zest Girls' Big Adventure charity partner
Whether you've already signed up with a pal for a fun day out or have yet to do so, if you want to put your efforts to a good cause, the Anthony Nolan charity is looking for your support.The charity, which matches stem cell donors to needy patients, is the official fundraising...
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Challenge blog: 22 Nov - Race day!
By Kate Langrish on 22/11/2010 11:50:42
On your marks - my first 10k race day has finally arrived
It doesn't seem as long ago as 10 weeks since I started my Zest challenge, but Sunday marked the culmination of my training with my first 10k race.I was excited but really nervous - not helped by the fact that I turned up to the wrong park to start
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Zest triumphs at Adidas 5k race
By Caroline Hamman on 06/09/2010 12:40:38
Adidas 5k Women's Challenge in London, anyone?
So, what did you get up to over the weekend? Achieve anything?What did we achieve? I hear you ask... Well, a group of us Zesties got together yesterday in Hyde Park in London to take part in the Adidas 5k Women's Challenge race, complete
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Did you race the DIVA100 with Davina McCall?
By Nicola Davenport on 10/05/2011 16:30:30
Zest readers were among 500 cyclists on the charity cycle event
Davina McCall had such a great time leading more than 500 women - including Zest readers - for her first DIVA100 charity bike, that she plans to do it all over again next year.Just hours after hosting Channel 4's The Million Pound Drop, Davina was up bright and early to set rider...
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Zest challenge blog: 16 Nov - race day is looming
By Kate Langrish on 17/11/2010 11:10:56
I've managed to run for an hour for the first time ever
If you'd have asked me 10 weeks ago, I'd never have thought it possible (back then, one length of the park was enough to have me gasping for breath), but I've now managed to run for a whole hour. Without stopping! Race day is on Sunday, and although
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Get some pedal power with BMW
By Victoria Oliver on 24/06/2011 11:39:14
Be a lean mean racing machine with the new BMW carbon framed bike
Forget travelling by four wheels, it is all about two wheels nowadays and you'll soon be the fastest and most envied rider in town, all thanks to BMW's new M Bike Carbon Racer.BMW have decided to not only conquer the motorways but are also taking on the bike paths and parks near ...
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