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Fitness
1 May 2025

Celebrate National Walking Month with The Lily Foundation

May is National Walking Month, and we’re lacing up our shoes and heading outdoors – not just for fun, but for our health, community and the planet. Here are five great reasons to get walking this month – and how you can make every step count for a good cause.

Fitness
3 January 2025

Couch to 5k: running tips for beginners

Have you signed up to a Lily sporting event or charity challenge this year? Are you 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
12 January 2024

Train stronger for your charity run

Training for a Lily Foundation fundraising run? Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned marathoner, building strength and stability is key to running well and staying injury-free. These simple, no-equipment exercises are designed to boost your endurance, improve balance and target the muscles that matter – helping you train smarter and race stronger whilst supporting the fight against mitochondrial disease.

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
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
9 January 2018

10 running tips for beginners

Just signed up for a charity run and not sure where to begin? Whether you’re new to running or returning after a break, getting going can feel overwhelming. But don’t worry – with the right approach, you’ll be hitting your stride in no time. Check out our top 10 running tips for beginners to help you train smart, stay motivated and enjoy every step of your challenge.