{"id":2141,"date":"2023-08-09T11:24:40","date_gmt":"2023-08-09T10:24:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.tees.ac.uk\/talkingteesside\/?p=2141"},"modified":"2024-02-13T08:54:25","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T08:54:25","slug":"on-your-marks-for-two-big-events-coming-up-in-for-runners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.tees.ac.uk\/talkingteesside\/2023\/08\/09\/on-your-marks-for-two-big-events-coming-up-in-for-runners\/","title":{"rendered":"On your marks for two big events coming up for runners"},"content":{"rendered":"

Across Teesside, runners of all ages are following exercise regimes, prepping their sports kits and limbering up for two major events taking place next month.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hundreds of runners will take to the streets on Sunday, 3 September, for the Middlesbrough 10k.\u00a0\u00a0This major event in Teesside\u2019s running calendar is closely followed by the Great North Run, which takes place in Newcastle on Sunday, 10 September.<\/span><\/p>\n

We spoke to Dr Jonathan Taylor, Senior Lecturer in Sport & Exercise at Teesside University\u2019s School of Health & Life Sciences, about how runners can get themselves ready for a big event.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Guest blog – Dr Jonathan Taylor<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s two big events coming up for runners next month. The Great North Run and before that, the Middlesbrough 10k, which has a route starting and ending in the town centre, passing focal points such as the mighty Transporter Bridge, Riverside Stadium, Dorman Museum and MIMA.<\/span><\/p>\n

Both events attract runners of all abilities \u2013 from seasoned distance runners seeking to beat their own personal best, to those who simply enjoy getting active, see it as a way to raise a few charity funds, or have signed up as a way of motivating themselves to get fit.<\/span><\/p>\n

Everyone who runs has started somewhere, whether it\u2019s a solo jog around the park, or taking part in a regular organised event. But one thing that remains the same for everyone \u2013 preparation is key.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Training<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n