Blogs
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ASK THE PACK | Ryan Jones
We caught up with Ryan Jones, two time grand slam winner and Wales captain about what he's been up to, to keep himself challenged in the whirlwind that was 2020.
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ASK THE PACK | Women In Running
We chatted to some of the ladies in our pack who have a passion for running! From chatting about their female inspiration, to their favourite type of runs and their 2021 challenges. -
Calf Pain & Recovery
Calf pain has scuppered many a promising run, and can be the result of many different causes, but with the correct care and attention, it can be easily avoided.
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ASK THE PACK | Eleri Jones
Welsh Masters track sprinter, Eleri Jones tells us how and why she fell in love with running! -
Wrist Pain
Wrist injuries can arise in many different contexts and for different reasons, but there are a few common reasons for pain which are useful to keep in mind. Some causes of wrist pain are more serious than others and may require some drastic intervention, but there are a few tips and tricks for managing pain in the wrists.
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TEAM VIRTUAL RACING
The Gregorian calendar has ticked over into another - hear how the Bearhug team kickstarted their 2021 with participating in the the Run 4 Wales Virtual 10k!
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New Year’s Resolutions and 2021 targets
The New Year is often the moment we decide to make a change, we start in high gear, focused on getting that physically fit body and healthy mind, only to quickly start to lose momentum as normal life resumes and we begin to lose sight of our goals. -
ASK THE PACK | Dan Jones
It can sometimes be difficult to know how best to approach recovery when you are dealing with injury. There is a wealth of information out there, but it can sometimes become a little overwhelming and even confusing. -
Elbow Pain & Recovery
According to the NHS its estimated that as many as one in three people have elbow pain at any given time. There are few different terms thrown around when referring to elbow pain, like golfers elbow, arthritis or osteoarthritis but the one everyone knows is tennis elbow. -
ASK THE PACK | Dom Day
With a rugby career that has taken him all over the world, Dom Day is no stranger to injury setbacks and knows the importance of taking care of both your physical and mental health. -
ASK THE PACK | Robin Sowden-Taylor
We caught up with Head of Strength and Conditioning at the Cardiff Blues, former Welsh international rugby player, and owner of ION Strength and Conditioning training facility, Robin Sowden-Taylor, to find out his top tips for training with an injury.
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LOWER LIMB FORCES WHILE RUNNING
Running and new runners running is on the rise as its inclusive, cheap and accessible without the need to arrange a court or organise a team (which in the current climate isn’t even possible). Therefore, it is worth understanding what effect and stresses these exercises have on our bodies and limbs. -
Big Nick Hangs Up His Boots
The talismanic number eight, who established himself as one of the most destructive Guinness PRO14 players of his generation, announced his retirement earlier today following a 16-year career which took him to Blues, Munster, Aironi, Ulster and, finally, Cardiff Blues. -
Rugby Star Joins A New Pack
Bearhug, an independent British brand are set to team up with Cardiff Blues powerhouse, Nick Williams, as the number 8 joins the company’s board.
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Climbing To The Top
Hear about the journey of Bearhug ambassador, Richard Slocock in becoming one of the worlds best visually impaired climbers. -
Marathon Menna
Menna Evans is a marathon runner extraordinaire having run the length of the UK from Lands End to John o 'Groats. She then went on to run the length of New Zealand in January 2020 and became the fastest lady to traverse the length of the country on foot, ever! Congratulations on your Guinnes World Record Menna! Find out more from the lady herself below.
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Shipping Disruption Update
With the recent rapid changing climate concerning COVID-19, Royal Mail our domestic and International shipping partners have released a statement that may affect the shipping of Bearhug products. -
Bearhug Nominated for Amazon Award
Last week Bearhug received the news that it was one of the finalists in the Amazon UK Small Business Awards 2019 in the innovation category. -
RWC Week Two Round Up
Week two of the Rugby World Cup in Japan. It's sure been an exciting one!
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GUEST BLOG | The importance of Rest & Recovery
A well-structured plan, even one created by an expert can only take you so far. It doesn't matter how much you train, how fast you run or how heavy you lift, if you're not factoring in rest and recovery then you're running the risk of undoing all your hard work. -
Bearhug Clicks & Connects in Cardiff
Leading joint support brand, Bearhug, is delighted to announce that it has been selected for an Amazon and Enterprise Nation pop up store in Cardiff city centre.