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Welcome to The Sapphire Running Zone, a place that brings runners together from all over the world, with a focus on those who are running for charity. We have a membership plan that gives access to our extensive blogs and our expert running training plans. Our market leading podcasts are available without signing up to a membership plan.

LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS

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APRIL 5 - The taper is the last part of your training plan. It's 3 weeks before a full marathon and 2 weeks before a half. It's the period when you need to wind back the training and build up your energy reserves for the big day ahead. Get the taper wrong and race day will not turn out like you've planned. Ignore it at your peril!

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100 HALF MARATHONS!

APRIL 3 - Andrew Ogierman is about to run his 100th half marathon. London Landmarks on April 6 2025 is a great way to bring up a fantastic milestone and there's plenty more to come. Listen to Andrew's account of his running journey that has taken him to some incredible destinations and also includes 14 marathon, including a Captain Tom style virtual marathon during Covid.

MARCH 31 - Spectators are an essential element of your event, and the further you're running the more important they are. They motivate and encourage and can make all the difference to your special day. But it can be tough to be out in cold and potentially wet conditions all day, so look after them, help them with their planning and show your appreciation!

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TRAVELS THROUGH INDIA

MARCH 27 - Join us on episode 1 as International athletics commentator Tim Hutchings travels to some of his favourite race destinations. Commentating on marathons and race meetings means lots of travel and this episode covers the first two months of 2025 when Tim spent much of his time in the Middle East and the sub continent. What are the differences between Mumbai and Kolkata and between Dubai and Ras Al-Khaimah? Find out here.

AN ULTRA FOR CHARITY

MARCH 23 - A marathon is a serious challenge, but add another 8km on and that's what Elie will be tackling this May as she takes on the Run to the Sea 50km event in Brighton. Elie tells us about her scoliosis experiences, her surgery and how she is training for her biggest sporting adventure yet!

3 HALFS IN A MONTH

MARCH 20 - Frank White didn't think one half marathon for charity was enough. He didn't think two in a month was enough. So he decided to do three in a month and raise money for Young lives vs Cancer. Starting with his local half in Bideford in North Devon, we chat to Frank after his second half, in Bath. How would he cope after breaking his elbow three weeks before Bideford? Next up is one of the UK's biggest, London Landmarks in April and we'll find out how that went in episode 2.

If you've got an entry in a running event and raise £1000 for charity you'll get a £150 pair of running shoes absolutely free. Too good to be true? It isn't. FIND OUT MORE

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FREE RUNNING SHOES ANYONE?

Why the 'Sapphire' Running Zone? For centuries the Sapphire has been seen a symbol of the heavens and a promoter of good health. Some wore it to ward off illness, or as protection while traveling. It helps find peace of mind and serenity and promotes a life of sincerity. Sums up running and fundraising nicely!

OUR BLOGS

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30 DAY CHALLENGES

Run or walk any of our 4 distances over up to 30 days and raise funds for your favourite charity

TRAINING PLANS

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