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Brighton Marathon Weekend 2022 

Brighton Marathon Weekend takes place from 8-10 April 2022 and includes four unique events: the Brighton Marathon, BM10k, BM Ride, and The Mini Mile Races for 7-17 year olds.  Organised by The Grounded Events Company, the weekend also features the Beach Village and Expo on Brighton Beach for supporters, participants and the local community to enjoy. See more at brightonmarathonweekend.co.uk Image: Brighton Marathon Weekend
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Top winter training tips for runners
21Dec By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Top winter training tips for runners

Winter can be a challenging time for runners as they look to keep in shape or continue their training for a 5k or marathon. Luckily, the team from Destination Sport Experiences have pulled together their expert knowledge to help you conquer the cold and keep on running this winter. Here's their top winter training tips for runners... Wear the right footwear… A well fitting pair of trainers can make a huge difference to the enjoyment of your run. But in winter, it’s even more important to focus not just on the fit, but also on the grip on the icy roads, and the waterproofing. An icy puddle can ruin anyone’s day, don’t let it ruin yours. Check the weather Winter gusts can make your run feel harder than ever, so play it smart by checking the weather in advance. Check the wind dire...
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Emma Raducanu named British Airways global brand ambassador
21Dec By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Emma Raducanu named British Airways global brand ambassador

Tennis superstar Emma Raducanu has been named as the new global brand ambassador of British Airways. The airline will support the British player and will fly her to tournaments and training around the world, including next year’s French Open and US Open and the Masters events in California and Rome. The UK’s flag carrier, which has a long-standing history in supporting national sporting events and teams, will be Raducanu’s first British brand partner.  Tom Stevens, British Airways’s director of brand and customer experience, said: “As we look ahead to the world opening up again, we’re excited to be supporting the very best of British talent, Emma Raducanu. We couldn’t have been prouder as a nation than when Emma won the US Open. Sport has the power to inspire and unite people al...
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Olympian Jamie Baulch talks ‘Restoration of mind/body’ at BodyHoliday Resort, St. Lucia
14Dec By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Holidays & Trips, Hotels & Resorts, Sports Travel

Olympian Jamie Baulch talks ‘Restoration of mind/body’ at BodyHoliday Resort, St. Lucia

The Olympic 4x400m relay is one of the final disciplines of every Summer Olympic Games, it encapsulates team effort, precision, speed and stamina. Jamie Baulch made the 400m and 4x400m relay his specialism, medalling at major championships including 1999 World Indoor Championships, 1997 World Championships and the 1996 Summer Olympics and thus ran into the annals of sporting history in the UK.   Since 2012, Baulch has been sharing his wealth of experience at the BodyHoliday Luxury Wellness Resort on the idyllic shores of St Lucia’s north west coast. The resort is famed for its unique approach to health and fitness, being the very first overseas destination spa more than 30 years ago and continuing to lead in this field. With its range of treatments, therapies and activities, the 155-roo...
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15 very cool places to stay in the UK – for beach, outdoors and adventure
7Dec By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Holidays & Trips, Hotels & Resorts

15 very cool places to stay in the UK – for beach, outdoors and adventure

The Coolstays.com website has a collection of unique and unusual places to stay across the UK, Europe and worldwide. We pick out 15 very cool UK properties which have an active theme – options include by the sea, outdoors, wild swimming and more… Nagden House (Image credit: Coolstays.com) Nagden House Where: Faversham, Kent, EnglandAbout the property: “With stunning panoramic views across Graveney Marshes, Nagden House is a stylish and secluded rural retreat in Kent”Ideal for: groups, dog friendly, wild swimming, families, boating Details: sleeps 10, 5 bedrooms, 2 bathroomsPrice: from £1,969-£4,245 per weekHow to book: coolstays.com The Lodge in the Loch (Image credit: Coolstays.com) The Lodge in the Loch  Where: Portree, Isle of Skye, ScotlandAbout the property: “Lu...
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Tennis: ATP Cup 2022

The 16 countries set to compete in the third edition of the ATP Cup, which will feature 18 of the top 20 players in the FedEx ATP Rankings, were assigned to four groups at the official tournament draw in Australia. The team event will take place in Sydney from 1-9 January 2022. Top seeds Serbia, headlined by world No.1 Novak Djokovic, will lead Group A, which also features Norway, Chile and Spain. Two years ago, Serbia lifted the trophy at the inaugural ATP Cup by defeating Spain in the championship match. Second seeds Russia, the defending champions, are in Group B, which includes Italy, Austria and home nation Australia. World No.2 Daniil Medvedev and World No.5 Andrey Rublev will be their country's top two singles players for the second consecutive year. Germany, led by rei...
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2022 cycling and marathon event travel with Destination Sport Experiences
5Dec By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Events, Holidays & Trips, Sports Travel

2022 cycling and marathon event travel with Destination Sport Experiences

Destination Sport Experiences has released details for some of its cycling and marathon trips in 2022. The sports travel company specialises in travel packages, accommodation, and guaranteed entry to marathons, cycling sportives, and international long-distance triathlons. Here we take a look at what’s on offer…  Related articles 20 of the world’s best marathons in 202210 of the world’s best half marathons in 2022Cycling events in 2022 Subscribe to our monthly newsletter Sports travel trips for cyclists Gran Fondo Strade Bianche (Image: sportograf.com via Destination Sport Experiences) Italy: Gran Fondo Strade Bianche When: 6 March 2022 About the trip: ride Le Strade Bianche (white gravel roads) around Siena, just one day after the pros have completed the route. Undula...
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Cycling holidays in 2022: Tour de France in Morzine, French Alps
3Dec By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Holidays & Trips, Sports Travel

Cycling holidays in 2022: Tour de France in Morzine, French Alps

The 109th edition of the Tour de France is set to include the French village of Morzine in the Portes du Soleil in summer 2022. It is the first time in six years since the cycling competition has been hosted in the Alpine resort, and the 21st occasion that it has been staged in Morzine since 1975.  After a stage finish in nearby Châtel on Sunday 10 July, competitors, spectators and the media will have the opportunity to enjoy a rest day in Morzine on Monday 11 July. Riders will then set off on a gruelling yet spectacular stage through the mountains on Tuesday 12 July, concluding in the resort of Megève.  The leg will comprise a 148km route that will form the first of three Alpine stages taking place during the second week of the competition. A once in a lifetime experience for a...
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Boxing: Amir Khan vs. Kell Brook 

British welterweight boxers Amir Khan and Kell Brook will finally go head-to-head in the ring on Saturday 19 February 2022. The fight night at Manchester AO Arena, organised by BOXXER, is expected to be a sell-out. Ben Shalom, BOXXER’s founder and CEO, said: “Khan and Brook are icons of the sport in Britain and this will be an iconic encounter. Their rivalry has simmered for years, they are still by far the best welterweights in the country and this is the biggest fight in British boxing right now outside of Anthony Joshua versus Tyson Fury. We’re delighted to be able to deliver this legacy-defining clash.” Ticket info Fight Club pre-sale is from 12pm on 9 December to 11am on 10 December General sale from 12pm on 10 December How to buy: ticketmaster.co.uk  ...
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