Running in Cyprus

Start of 50k Cyprus Ultra Marathon

Running in the Cyprus heat, essential gear and training.

Tried and tested over 10 years of running in the Cyprus extreme heat and mountain trails.

• Best value 100% polyester running t-shirt, lasts forever through thousands of washes.
• Best handheld water bottle, double insulated, keeps your electrolyte water cool even during summer.
• Best budget HRM running watch, works flawlessly, no unnecessary bells and whistles, just the info you actually need.
• Best lightweight Camelbak for those long runs and ultra marathons.
• Best tried and tested electrolyte tablets, recommended for every run in Cyprus.
• Best value running socks, no blisters, amazing value.

Recommended training programme to build up your distances safely in the heat.
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• 90% of runs at 65-75% of MHR
• Mix up runs with hill repeats at Amathus, Dasoudi beach to Limassol Marina, La Isla to Malindi beach bar and 800m HIIT (Yasso 800's).

Any questions I'm here to help, email [email protected] or get in touch via WhatsApp 95508007. Michael Rivers, running coach for beginners and first time Marathon training. Creator of Cyprus Ultra Marathon and V1 FITNESS Limassol.

Corperate Marathon team training with Michael Rivers