10 Tasty Foods That Boost Running Performance

Your diet plays a big part in your fitness regime – no matter how often you run or exercise, eating the rights foods in conjunction with your activity is vital for getting the most out of exercise and optimising performance. However, tasty and sometimes ‘cheat’ foods can be hard to resist. Salads don’t always cut it…

Morning vs. Evening Runs? The Experts Weigh In!

It’s 5:00am and your alarm blares, beckoning you out of bed for your morning run. As you sip a glass of orange juice with eyes barely open, you wonder if running in the evening might be a better option. Or maybe it’s 6:00pm and you are just getting off work, and the thought of going…

Running with friends- there’s nothing better!

Running is a hugely beneficial form of exercise as it improves your health and well-being. It has also been scientifically proven to make you happier, thanks to the endorphins it releases in your brain…and who doesn’t like being happy? But it can’t all come down to the run itself – sometimes it’s more about the people…

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11 Disney running gifs to inspire your next run

From wishing stars to Greek gods, there’s no shortage of inspiration when it comes to Disney films. Through the decades, they have inspired, they have strengthened our resolves, and time and time again, they’ve reminded us that, “yes, we CAN do this!” And if there’s any group that inspires, strengthens and reminds us of our ability to succeed…

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We’ve closed our latest funding round – and that means more Racefully goodness for everyone!

It’s a great day for Racefully, the world’s most social running app! We’re thrilled to announce that with you, our amazing community, we’ve raised over ÂŁ160,000. *Cue slow motion celebratory dancing!* ?? Ahem. Celebratory dances and motivational rock ballads aside . . . With the successful close of our crowdfunding campaign, we’re already developing a whole new…

Racefully is Running the London Marathon

One of the (many) things we love about running is the growing role it plays in the world of charity fundraising. The prevalence of charity running grows every year, reaching its way across the globe. Its importance is certainly felt in London, where over over 77% of London Marathon participants now raise funds for a charity of their choice. Here at Racefully,…

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Apple or pear: why your waist measurement matters

These days health checks are not about how much you weigh, but where you keep it. While body mass index (BMI) measurements are still broadly useful, it is only an indicator of the ratio of fat to height. It doesn’t tell you anything about fat distribution. For that, you need something much simpler – a…