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Liam Running for Wellbeing


London Marathon 2025: Finding Strength in Adversity
The Preparation One of the greatest gifts running has given me is learning how to overcome adversity. The London Marathon tested me on...
Liam Cooper-King
Aug 29, 20253 min read
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The National Running Show: Community, Consumerism, and Critical Thinking
I want to start by saying this clearly: I had a really good time at The National Running Show. Running show goodies 🙈🙈🙈 Attending felt a bit like a pilgrimage (because we all know running is secretly a cult). Jokes aside, it felt like a coming together of people who, for the most part, care deeply about running; not just as a sport, but as a practice that shapes identity, wellbeing, and community. It was great to finally meet people I’ve known only through Instagram, to pu
Liam Cooper-King
19 hours ago3 min read
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Electrolytes and Running: Essential Science or Clever Marketing?
Hydration is a fundamental part of running. But recently there has been a noticeable shift in how hydration is being sold to runners. Electrolytes are no longer presented as something useful in specific situations. They are now marketed as essential, something you supposedly need every single day simply because you run. Walking around the National Running Show , the sheer number of companies selling daily electrolyte supplements really started to irritate me. Sachets costing
Liam Cooper-King
1 day ago4 min read
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Infinite Trails: Running, Crewing, and Community
Infinite Trails: From Healing to Reflection Last year, Infinite Trails marked a turning point in my life. After a life-changing injury...
Liam Cooper-King
Sep 13, 20253 min read
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Endure24 Reading 2025: Running Together, Enduring Together
Running is often such a solitary pursuit. Just you, your breath, your legs, your thoughts. Black Trail Runners - Competitive Team But...
Liam Cooper-King
Aug 30, 20252 min read
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Isle of Skye: Where Legends Meet the Land
The Isle of Skye doesn’t just ask to be seen—it asks to be felt. It is a place where jagged rocks claw into the clouds, where ruins hold...
Liam Cooper-King
Aug 30, 20253 min read
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RunThrough events using my image. Some thoughts
This isn’t a takedown of RunThrough events, nor is it a critique of their existence. These races serve a purpose—they’re affordable,...
Liam Cooper-King
Mar 30, 20252 min read
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Race Review - Mayhill Massacre 01/02/2025
The excitement was building—I was about to run my first race of the year! It had been a while since I last raced—November, to be...
Liam Cooper-King
Feb 9, 20252 min read
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Running the London Marathon: From Dream to Reality
Running the London Marathon: From Dream to Reality As a child growing up, the London Marathon wasn’t just a race. It was the...
Liam Cooper-King
Jan 16, 20254 min read
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Liam's Energy Flapjacks
Energy Flapjack Recipe Ingredients: 300g rolled oats 25g chia seeds 25g ground flaxseeds 25g ground almonds 50g peanut butter 100g sugar...
Liam Cooper-King
Jan 11, 20252 min read
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The Journey of Running: How It Rebuilt My Mental Health
Trail running in Cape Town, SA Mental health has been a lifelong challenge for me, something I’ve wrestled with throughout most of my...
Liam Cooper-King
Jan 11, 20254 min read
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