Steve Brace is a former long-distance runner from Bridgend, Wales. He represented GB in the men’s marathon at the 1992 and 1996 Summer Olympic Games and is a former winner of both the Paris and Berlin Marathon. His PB is 2:10:35 (Houston Marathon 1996). Steve is now Head of Event Delivery at R4W, and Race

In 2017, the Cardiff University Cardiff Half Marathon field was made up of a strong elite field looking to set the fastest times ever record at the event – but it wasn’t just the professional athletes looking to break records. Many runners, known as the Cardiff Half Record Breakers, set out to put their names

The 2019 Cardiff University Cardiff Half Marathon was a special day for us at R4W, marking the first time that the majority of those signed up to our flagship event were female. To celebrate the rise of women’s running, we launched the #WhyWeRun campaign alongside Cardiff University, Run Wales and Women’s Health Magazine. The campaign

We know that some of our events require training through the summer, like the Principality Cardiff Half Marathon, or even take place in the summer itself – such as the Ogi Porthcawl 10K and ABP Barry Island 10K. We know that’s not always easy, especially if you’re new to running. To help you along the

As you prepare for Spring and racing season, we’re going to give you some essential know-hows and tips to help you through winter in order to best prepare for your next event. 1) Find the motivation Undoubtedly the toughest part of winter running is getting out of the front door. With a long-distance event looming,

Completing a marathon is something most of us can only dream of. It’s a once in a lifetime goal and for some, a bucket list achievement. 26.2 miles of running pushes you to the very edge both physically and mentally. To join the elite club of marathon runners, you need to possess a certain set

If you ever questioned whether or not you could complete a marathon, we’ve got all the answers – and it’s good news. The ABP Newport Wales Marathon is our longest race event, boasting a uniquely flat and fast course, and we’ve outlined all 26.2 reasons why it could be your race! 1 – Because it’s a

We’ve listed 5 of the most vital early training tips now you’ve committed to a race or challenge! 1 Get Social The running community is growing by the day, and there are plenty of ways to get social with other runners who have, like you, entered into one of the toughest challenges in road running.

We don’t normally associate the festive period with fitness, long runs and gym visits – but we’re more frequently hearing that you guys love getting out on the roads and the trails around Christmas time! So why isn’t the festive break *actually* a break? The answer is simple. The lead up to Christmas can be

There’s plenty of miles to rack up in race day training, that’s for sure. Almost every day, you’re out on the roads working progressively towards your race distance, but there’s one important thing that a lot of event runners forget. It’s not just about miles, it’s about getting fit. To help keep you clear of