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Are you recovering from an injury?

Are you looking to speed up the healing process?

If yes, then the below blog will tell you everything you need to know about increased blood flow and how this can help to dramatically lower your overall recovery time and get you fighting fit in no time!

 Compression specialist Bearhug has formed a strategic partnership with one of the world’s leading rugby and team sports brands as it looks to ramp up its growth plans.

The Llantarnam-based business, which is favoured by professional rugby players including Josh Navidi, has joined forces with Rhino to help market its products.

Thigh pain and injuries are a far more common occurrence than people might think. With this area being an incredibly muscular part of the leg, there’s plenty of chance to pick up injuries or wear and tear while taking exercise.

The Ironman; 2.4mile swim, 112mile cycle and a marathon, is often seen as the pinnacle of multi-sport endurance. Hence, it has garnered a cult following in the sporting and certainly triathlon community.

We chatted with trail runner Craig about his running journey. @_findyourhappypace

We chatted with ultra-runner and trail photographer Luke about his running career. Kick started by a serious illness to a loved one to running a 100km race for the first time, he covers his journey from events to injuries and everything in between. 

Fear of injury can pose a very real barrier to participation in sport for people of all ages and abilities. Regardless of whether you have previously suffered from an exercise-related injury yourself, you most likely know someone who has, and taking their stories as cautionary can often deter you from taking up physical activity.

As runners we are always striving to go further, faster, and for longer. We live for post-run endorphins and even when our muscles are aching, rest and recovery don’t come easy. One way to boost performance and aid recovery is compression.

We caught up with Ryan Jones, two time grand slam winner and Wales captain about what he's been up to, to keep himself challenged in the whirlwind that was 2020. 

Calf pain has scuppered many a promising run, and can be the result of many different causes, but with the correct care and attention, it can be easily avoided.

Wrist injuries can arise in many different contexts and for different reasons, but there are a few common reasons for pain which are useful to keep in mind. Some causes of wrist pain are more serious than others and may require some drastic intervention, but there are a few tips and tricks for managing pain in the wrists. 

The Gregorian calendar has ticked over into another - hear how the Bearhug team kickstarted their 2021 with participating in the the Run 4 Wales Virtual 10k!