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Leading the Change: social prescribing within the fitness and leisure sector
Leading the Change report calls for Government to help reduce pressure on NHS by backing social prescribing in fitness and leisure sector Public health initiatives must help raise awareness of social prescribing in gyms, pools and leisure centres in order to reduce...
Supporting SME Skills: Help to Grow Management programme
Supporting SME Skills: The National Help to Grow Management programme Business leaders in small and medium enterprises have been particularly affected by the challenging market conditions. However, surviving the pandemic is not enough to ensure business continuity and...
The Alliance Board
At the Running Industry Alliance our dedicated boards are very important to us, our members and the work RIA is doing for and with the Running Industry. We are working with a number of key people who are recognised as "experts" from within and for supporting the...
Statement on Levelling Up White Paper
Sport England Chief Executive's response on the vital role sport and physical activity has to play in levelling up, after new government strategy is published today (2nd February 2022). Following the publication of the government's Levelling Up White Paper, our chief...
Launch of Running Industry Alliance for the UK & Ireland
Launch of Running Industry Alliance for the UK & Ireland After much anticipation and excitement the Running Industry Alliance (RIA) has launched today, 17th January 2022 and the website is now live. Rebecca Richardson and Jonathan Midwood co-lead the trade...
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The National Running Show 2025: Last few stands, don’t miss out!
The National Running Show : Last few stands, don't miss out! It's just over 2 weeks to go until the doors open to the biggest National Running Show to date. The National Running Show, NEC Birmingham – 25th and 26st January 2025 With over 300 exhibitors, an incredible...
Threshold Sports: Walking Could Inspire More UK Women to Take On Ultramarathons in 2025
New Survey Reveals Walking Could Inspire More UK Women to Take On Ultramarathons in 2025 January 2025: Over half of women (54%) say they’d be more likely to take on an ultramarathon event if they knew walking was an option, according to a new survey by the Threshold...
PUMA REVEALS SS25 HYROX COLLECTION INCLUDING FIRST EVER CO-BRANDED FOOTWEAR
PUMA REVEALS SS25 HYROX COLLECTION INCLUDING FIRST EVER CO-BRANDED FOOTWEAR Collection features a variety of performance and lifestyle apparel, as well as the first ever HYROX branded footwear. Footwear available in Deviate NITRO™ 3, Deviate NITRO™ Elite 3 and...
Always Aim High Events: Construction Begins on New Event Headquarters in Llanberis
Construction Begins on New Event Headquarters for Always Aim High Events in Llanberis Always Aim High Events, founded in 2010 and renowned for organising some of the UK’s premier triathlons, cycling, and running events, has embarked on an exciting new chapter. The...
GREAT RUN: POPULARITY OF RUNNING UP 39% YEAR ON YEAR SPURRED BY THE GEN Z ZOOM
POPULARITY OF RUNNING UP 39% YEAR ON YEAR SPURRED BY THE GEN Z ZOOM The Great Run Company, the UK’s biggest mass participation event organiser and owners of the world’s biggest half marathon, the Great North Run, reveals four core trends identified in 2024 which look...
Citrus-Lime Retail Advice: There are many ways to go forward, but only one way to stand still
Citrus-Lime Retail Advice: There are many ways to go forward, but only one way to stand still By Citrus-Lime As 2024 draws to a close, it’s natural to reflect on the year. Have you achieved what you set out to do? Did you make the margins you’re looking for? All valid...