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Fitness
12 January 2024

Strengthen your running performance with these home exercises

Are you training for a Lily Foundation fundraising event? Improve your running strength, balance and endurance with these simple, no-equipment exercises. Designed for all levels, these techniques target your legs and core to help you train stronger for your charity race and reduce the risk of injury.

Fitness
22 June 2020

6 tips for running in hot weather

Whether running is part of your regular fitness routine or you’re training for a one-off charity challenge to help fight mitochondrial disease, here are six tips to help you beat the heat in the summer sun.

Fitness
8 January 2020

Couch to 5k: new year running tips for beginners

Signed up to a Lily sporting event or charity challenge this year? Ready to kickstart your fitness journey? Professional running coach and personal trainer Jenny Dixon shares her top tips to help beginner runners and those returning after a break to stay on track.

Fitness
18 January 2019

How to improve your running posture

Good posture is key to an efficient, comfortable running style. Use these expert tips and video from personal trainer Jenny Dixon to transform your training today.

Fitness
10 January 2019

Warm-up act

New to running and not sure how to warm up before setting off? Personal trainer Jenny Dixon shares her warm-up routine for beginner runners, with some easy dynamic stretches to help keep you limber in cold weather.

Fitness
26 April 2018

Take a hike! 5 great reasons to go for a walk

Did you know that May is National Walking Month? Here at The Lily Foundation we love any excuse to get out and about, so we've put together five great reasons to lace up your walking shoes and head outdoors.

Fitness
9 January 2018

10 running tips for beginners

Just signed up for a charity running challenge and not sure where to start? Perhaps you’ve never run before, or maybe you’re just after a few pointers to get you back on track? Read our top tips and you’ll soon be out on the trail and racking up the miles.