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Legal disclaimer and notice

Jul 20, 2025
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Updated: Aug 5, 2025

The purpose of this SAPPHIRE RUNNING COMPANY DISCLAIMER AND NOTICE is to make you aware of the potential risks connected with activity in any exercise, physical fitness or training program and to help you make an informed decision about whether you should participate in these activities.


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You should understand that participating in any exercise or exercise program carries the possibility of physical injury. You should be in good physical condition and able to participate in the exercise. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, and assume all risk of injury to yourself.

Injuries of all types can occur when participating in exercise, physical fitness and training programs, hence THE SAPPHIRE RUNNING COMPANY strongly encourages all members to obtain a comprehensive physical examination by a licensed physician PRIOR to undertaking any exercise or training demonstrated on this website and/or videos, podcasts, blogs and training plans offered on this website. Such injuries include but are not limited to:

  • Bruising, cuts, and general soreness

  • Muscular and tendon injuries

  • Ligament and skeletal injuries

  • Fractured or broken bones

  • Concussion

  • Heart attack

THE SAPPHIRE RUNNING COMPANY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ALL DAMAGES AND ASSUMES NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY LOSS, INJURY, OR DAMAGE SUFFERED BY ANY PERSON AS A RESULT OF THE USE, MISUSE, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR RESULTS OBTAINED FROM ANY INFORMATION, VIDEOS, AUDIO OR TRAINING PLANS MADE AVAILABLE ON THIS WEBSITE OR FROM INFORMATION OBTAINED AT LINKED SITES OR RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS.

You hereby agree to release, discharge, indemnify, and hold harmless THE SAPPHIRE RUNNING COMPANY and its officers, directors, shareholders, members, employees, agents, and their respective successors and assignees against any loss, liability, damage, claim, cause of action, known or unknown cost, or expense of any nature whatsoever, including without limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees and other legal costs arising from the content of this website.

This content, information, videos, podcasts, blogs and training plans offered and made available on this website are for informational purposes only.

BY USING THIS WEBSITE AND ALL RELATED CONTENT YOU AGREE TO USE THIS INFORMATION AT YOUR OWN RISK:

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Tim Rogers

Tim Rogers is the founder of The Sapphire Running Company and the creator of The Sapphire Running Zone. He has worked in the charity fundraising and mass participation events sector for more than 25 years, including 20 years working with the London Marathon, as well as working with major running events and charities in the UK and internationally. An experienced marathon runner, Tim has tackled 73 marathons and 200 half marathons around the world. He broke the world record for running an official marathon on all seven continents, completing the feat in just 99 days, and has also completed all of the World Marathon Majors within a single calendar year.

 

Tim is the author of three running books, including Be Your Best At Marathon Running, Teach Yourself How To Run A Marathon and Great Marathon Running. He has also raised more than £100,000 for charity through his own running challenges and continues to do so. Through The Sapphire Running Zone, Tim combines decades of professional fundraising and event experience with extensive practical running knowledge to provide independent, accessible information on running, training, events, equipment and charity fundraising for runners of all abilities.

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