TeamPB Blog

Congratulations!

23

Apr

on the day

What a day!  Over 800 runners did it for TeamPB.  We got wonderful BBC coverage and huge support.  Thank you so much to all our runners and supporters. Inspired to run for Breast Cancer Care or The Prostate Cancer Charity next year?  Please click here to learn more. For lots of wonderful photos and feedback, [...]

Geri Halliwell, Boris Johnson & Ray Winstone amongst celebrities sending their support to TeamPB for Sunday

16

Apr

A whole host of celebrities from the worlds of music, TV, radio and sport have sent their good luck wishes to all our runners currently limbering up to take on Sunday’s Virgin London Marathon for TeamPB.  A wealth of stars, including Geri Halliwell, Les Ferdinand, Boris Johnson, Ray Winstone, Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Denise van Outen, Ken Hom and Lisa [...]

Come and cheer TeamPB!

10

Apr

route map

Come and cheer for TeamPB! Soak up the atmosphere and spur on our runners from one of the five special TeamPB cheering points. Just turn up on the day and look out for the pink and blue balloons – and come dressed in pink or blue too (or Pants and Bras?)  if you wish! For [...]

Former British international Jo Lodge offers her tips for the countdown to Race Day

03

Apr

With less than three weeks to go to the Marathon, former British international Jo Lodge, who is training her TeamPB husband Paul Morgan, offers some exclusive tips to our TeamPB runners.  “I hope you will enjoy your Virgin London Marathon experience.  The key for me is preparation.  No matter how fast you are running you [...]

Download Eliza Doolittle’s exclusive music playlist for TeamPB

02

Apr

Eliza Doolittle is the latest celebrity to send her good luck to TeamPB runners, along with a specially created playlist to listen to when you’re out on your last runs over the next few weeks.  Eliza, best known for her hit songs, ‘Pack Up’ and ‘Mr Medicine’  has provided 2 hours of her favourite tracks [...]

Lemar sends his support to TeamPB

26

Mar

Singer Lemar is the latest celebrity supporter to send his good wishes to all our runners for April 22nd, along with a suggested music playlist to listen to when you’re out running this week.  Lemar, best known for his singles “It’s Not That Easy” and “Dance (With You)” has chosen favourites from Rihanna, Coldplay and [...]

Need some inspiration for tonight’s run? Nicki Waterman reminds us why running is so good for you

20

Mar

Fitness expert and TeamPB supporter, Nicki Waterman has sent us her top six reasons why running is so good for you – just in case you need some extra motivation after so many weeks of training!  Many of you may have met Nicki at our Training Day back in January and she has kindly provided us with some [...]

Hot Chip share their music playlist for the gym with TeamPB

19

Mar

Alexis Taylor from the band Hot Chip, best known for their hits ‘Over and Over’ and ‘Ready for the Floor’ has sent his support to TeamPB with the music playlist he recommends when you’re out pounding the pavements. The playlist includes favourites from the 70s, 80s and 90s with  ‘Jack Your Body’ by Steve Silk Hurley and ‘Steam’ by Peter [...]

TeamPB nutrition expert Amanda Hamilton shares her top tips

13

Mar

Amanda Hamilton, nutritionist and TV presenter will be supporting TeamPB on April 22nd.  As race day gets closer, we know you probably have a few questions about what you should be eating and drinking during and after your training to get the best results from your runs.  Amanda has shared with us her top 10 tips [...]

Do your Personal Best – fundraising training plans

07

Mar

For many of you, £2012 is your fundraising target and for some it’s a lot more. We realise this is a massive commitment on top of your training. Download our TeamPB fundraising training plan. Meet Gibbsy, Matt, Becky and Charlotte – 4 fundraising hereos from the TeamPB stables who are committed to doing their Personal [...]