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We are right in the middle of the General Election now. And there isn't even the Premier League to distract us! However, there is a British and Irish Lions text to look forward to. By the time the first test takes place it will all be over and a new government will have be formed after the election on June 8. And Saucony's Jonathan Quint looks at who is after your vote. Don't worry it's not political! He examines the issue of social media influencers and who exactly they are these days. And staying with the digital theme Fiona Bugler asks whether the blog is dead or is it transforming into something else. Things in politics can get extreme at times but Paul Sherratt examines another sector that embraces it. He looks at the rise of extreme events and the influence that it is having one the running market. So let's all take a deep breath, keep calm and carry on. How do you get to the end of the most gruelling cycle race in the world? Dr Rob Child explains how to fuel riders to stay the course. Are runners taking things to the extreme? Paul Sherratt takes a closer look at the growth of extreme events. What's beyond the blog? Fiona Bugler discusses what's next for the blogger? It's always good to have an angel looking over you. David Caren talks about the wearable personal safety device – run angel. Sweat and gears but hopefully no blood. Tony James talks to Alex Dowsett about haemophilia and his competitive cycling career. Under the influence Jonathan Quint examines who is out to get your vote and how.