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Long Run Collective (LRC) addresses the needs of not only the physical aspects of training the body for sporting events but also the mind.

🏅 MEDAL MONDAY 🏅From the deserts of Arizona to the forests of County Durham, our LRC community has been out there having...
09/11/2026

🏅 MEDAL MONDAY 🏅

From the deserts of Arizona to the forests of County Durham, our LRC community has been out there having fun on the trails!

Shaniah was racing the Catalina State Park Trail Race, Arizona and had a great time with her friends, "It was a very fun atmosphere! The water crossing was mentioned to be a barrier but I loved splashing through, it was refreshing and a reminder to have fun when running!"

We absolutely love this mindset. Sometimes the best bits of a race are the ones you didn't plan for.

Steph joined her Durham Harriers friends for a special 5 mile Remembrance Sunday trail race in Hamsterely Forest and didn't just enjoy it, she smashed it, embracing the hills and finishing first in her age category!

Two very different trails, one shared message: running is at its best when you're having fun, feeling strong and sharing it with friends.

Huge congratulations, Shaniah and Steph!

If you've ever felt like your body needs rebuilding, after an injury, an illness, or simply years of running on empty, I...
05/11/2026

If you've ever felt like your body needs rebuilding, after an injury, an illness, or simply years of running on empty, I understand.

Being hit by a car while cycling home from the gy as a pro triathlete left me in pain for 18 months, unable to compete. Then came a melanoma cancer diagnosis, followed by lymphoedema.

Through both recoveries, alongside my medical care, I discovered just how much how I nourished myself mattered. Even when I couldn't train, the right food helped me feel better, with less inflammation and a brighter mood. It's why I went on to study nutrition far more deeply.

Whatever chapter you're in right now, you don't have to figure it out alone. In our Fuel to Thrive workshop, I'll share what I've learnt to help you feel stronger, more energised and more like yourself again, without strict rules or restriction.

Wednesday 11 November, 6.30pm UK time, online

Comment FUEL and I'll send you the link 👇

🏅 MEDAL MONDAY 🏅What a Halloween weekend for our LRC women! Four brilliant runs, three different races, and plenty of sm...
02/11/2026

🏅 MEDAL MONDAY 🏅

What a Halloween weekend for our LRC women! Four brilliant runs, three different races, and plenty of smiles shared with friends along the way.

Lucy and Tanyka ran the Tommy Run iun Seaham
This historic 10km along the beautiful Seaham seafront takes in road, promenade and coastal trails, starting at the iconic Tommy statue by artist Ray Lonsdale. Officially titled 1101 (Eleven-O-One), it shows a WWI soldier reflecting in the first minute of peace after the Armistice, and each race begins with a minute's silence. A really special race to be part of, especially as Remembrance approaches.

Despite the chilly coastal conditions, both had fantastic runs with friends. Tanyka crossed the line in 53 mins and Lucy in 58 mins.

Clare raced the Croft 10km
Clare's consistency really shone through as she ran her fastest 10km in two years, finishing in 1hr 28. Proof that showing up week after week pays off.

Whilst over in the Lakes Jo was running the Lakeland Trails 15km
Jo rolled her ankle right at the start, but she wasn't going to let those beautiful trail running conditions go to waste! She enjoyed every mile with friends.

Whether it's a coastal 10km, a hard-earned comeback or a trail adventure in the Lakes, these runs are a reminder of what LRC is all about: consistency, community and enjoying every step.

Huge congratulations, ladies!

MEDAL MONDAY - Caroline at the Marine Corps Marathon 🇺🇸Some miles mean so much more than the finish line. This Medal Mon...
26/10/2026

MEDAL MONDAY - Caroline at the Marine Corps Marathon 🇺🇸

Some miles mean so much more than the finish line.

This Medal Monday, we're celebrating Caroline, who took on the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington D.C. for a very special reason.

The race was a celebration of her husband's retirement from the Marines, with Caroline and her family also fundraising for Rising Hearts and the Hopi Cancer Assistance Fund.

As Caroline beautifully reflected after the race:

“The race was a celebration for my husband’s retirement from the Marines, and we fundraised for Rising Hearts and the Hopi Cancer Assistance Fund. The miles were meaningful and I am grateful to be able to run and celebrate life … Askwali.”

What a powerful reminder of what running can represent. It's not just about the distance, the training or the medal around your neck. It's about the people we share it with, the causes we care about, the milestones we celebrate and the gratitude we feel for being able to do what we love.

Caroline, congratulations on your marathon and on making every mile count for something bigger. We're so pleased to celebrate you and the meaning behind this incredible achievement.

Here's to running with purpose, celebrating life and being in it for the long run.

Got a half marathon, marathon or ultra coming up, but your stomach struggles to eat or drink on the run? or you just don...
24/10/2026

Got a half marathon, marathon or ultra coming up, but your stomach struggles to eat or drink on the run? or you just don't eat and drink!

Suzie couldn't either. One gel in four hours was all she could manage, and she was even scared to drink water incase it upset her stomach. Eight weeks later, she fuelled her way around the Yorkshire Marathon with 50g of carbs an hour, no stomach issues, and a 17 minute PB.

So what changed? It didn't start with gels. It started with her everyday eating.

We carry eating habits built years ago, often to hold on to the body we had in our 20s. But our bodies have evolved, and so have we. We're stronger and wiser now, and we need smarter fuel, not less of it.

With our Fuel to Thrive programme supporting her everyday eating and gut health, Suzie slept, recovered and trained better. Then, on her long runs, we practised her race-day plan step by step until fuelling felt normal.

At LRC, we understand both running and real life. We look at your training, your sleep and how you feel, work with you on a nutrition plan that works for you and support you every step of the way.

If you would like guidance around your own nutrition join our Fuel to Thrive workshop on Wednesday 11th November at 6.30pm. Sign up via the link in our bio.

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