Banana Benefits
By joining the Banana Army team you are entitled to some great discounts and fantastic giveaways with our partners and supporters.
These benefits are designed to help prepare you for your challenge ahead - and our way of thanking you for choosing to run for Leukaemia Research.
Please read carefully the instructions stated next to each partner before making your order.
Asics
Asics have been developing sports shoes for more than 50 years. Everything they undertake at their R&D centre in Kobe, Japan, is developed on the basis of scientific work with the intensive cooperation of male and female athletes. And with a very clear objective : producing innovative sports shoe solutions and technologies to help athletes achieve their goals.
For a 10% discount on all in-store ASICS shoes with triandrun, see 'triandrun' below. Further deals with Sweatshop UK will be posted soon.
For further details on Asics and their products go to www.asics.co.uk
ATriandrun
triandrun have established themselves as the UK's leading triathlon retailer in the UK. Not only do they stock all the latest gear for running and triathlon, but they also offer expert advice on what equipment best suit your needs. As an official partner of the Leukaemia Research BANANA ARMY, triandrun are offering 10% off all products within their store (excluding bikes). Just show your membership card when purchasing instore or at Leukaemia Research triathlon events to receive your discount. For online purchases, please enter the discount code: LRFTRI07 when placing an order online www.triandrun.com)
triandrun stores are located at 53 New North Road, Hainault, Essex IG6 2UE (Central Line tube) and now in Wimbledon - 53 Wimbledon Hill Road, Wimbledon SW19 7QW.
For further details on triandrun and their products go to www.triandrun.com
SwimForTri
SwimForTri is a swim technique and coaching concept brought to you by the brother and sister team of Dan and Keeley Bullock. They share over 30 years experience of competitive swimming, coaching, teaching and direct involvement with the sport of Triathlon. As a partner of the BANANA ARMY, SwimForTri are offering all team members 15% off their coaching sessions. Please email info@swimfortri.com to book your session quoting Leukaemia Research to receive your discount.
For further details on SwimForTri and their upcoming sessions go to www.swimfortri.com or call 020 7650 7880.
For Goodness Shakes!
For Goodness Shakes!® (FGS!) is the NEW world-class recovery product that athletes enjoy.
FGS! provides the right balance of carbohydrate, protein and fluid for recovery. It contains easily absorbable carbohydrate to replenish the muscle glycogen stores and protein to aid muscle rebuilding. FGS! also contains Nutrimix® a sports blend of 23 vitamins and minerals. Unlike many recovery products, FGS! really tastes great. FGS! will be offering all members of the BANANA ARMY FREE recovery shakes after your event.
To request a FREE sample please click here)
For further details on For Goodness Shakes and their products go to www.forgoodnessshakes.com
Chiquita
With more than 100 years of experience, Chiquita Chiquita knows a bunch about bananas. Chiquita wins in all categories over the competition: taste, appearance, freshness, nutrition, value and size. Chiquita donate FREE bananas for many of our events during the year.)
For further details on Chiquita go to www.chiquita.com
Daydreamers Fancy Dress
Do you fancy dressing up for your challenge this year? Perhaps run as a banana? Leukaemia Research have teamed up with Daydreamers Fancy Dress to offer novelty costumes at 10% off retail price. Simply log on to www.daydreamersfancydress.co.uk and when making your order online, quote 'discount' in the Discount Code box to get 10% off.)
Biofreeze
Freezing is a ‘hot’ topic when it comes to pain relief, so make sure you have a cooling cryogel like Biofreeze to hand for every big race. Containing menthol and extracts of the South American herb ilex, Biofreeze is specially formulated to bring fast, effective relief from aches and pains such as sore joints and backache. The odourless formula works by reducing the blood supply to the area and cooling it to relieve the pain. To ease sore ankles, knees and legs after every big race, Biofreeze is available in tube or roll-on formats for ‘on the spot’ mess-free application. Biofreeze can be used in conjunction with any prescribed oral medication and is suitable for use by asthma and diabetes sufferers. Biofreeze retails at £8.95 and is available at Boots, Independent Pharmacies and Health Food Stores, we will have free trial samples at our events. For further info on Biofreeze, please go to www.biofreezesport.co.uk.
220 Triathlon
Swim, bike and run faster with the UK's best magazine for triathletes. For everything you need to know about triathlon, choose 220 Triathlon. Save 30% when you subscibe to 220 Triathlon magazine by calling 01858 438822 and quote T178.)
For further details on 220 Triathlon go to www.220magazine.com
Mental Preparation and Lifestyle coaching.
Mental Preparation and Lifestyle coaching focuses on the mind element of performance. All the time, effort and training helps you perform well. Does it also help to boost your confidence, keep your motivation or deal with those race nerves?
Using the same mental strategies as world-class athletes, you can take your performances to the next level by strengthen your mental muscle through mental preparation and lifestyle coaching.
Whether you are a beginner or experienced athlete, you can help yourself be the best you can be. All Banana Army members receive a 10% discount on coaching fees by quoting reference LRF0851.
For further details on Bright Futures Coaching, go to www.brightfuturescoaching.com.
