Swedish September? →

22 JUL2010

Runners don't just head south when the idea of a trip to foreign parts takes hold. A couple of early autumn races in beautiful Stockholm might be the temptation that you can't quite resist ...

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Train Your Brain →

8 JUL2010

We all know the importance of training our bodies to achieve running success, indeed it is this training that allows us to go further and faster with every session we complete. However, just as important is the time spent training our brains - in other words using psychological practices to focus our minds towards achieving even more than we thought possible. NORTHERN RUNNING GUIDE found out more...

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In His Stride →

24 JUN2010

Shane Knott took up running to get fit but kept going because he loved it so much - the people, the places and that great feeling of being healthy ...

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Manchester Celebration On July 4 →

17 JUN2010

The announcement of a three year sponsorship deal for the City of Manchester 10K has given the popular north-west event a huge boost ahead of race day on July 4. K-Swiss, a major running shoe brand in North America, is attempting to raise it's profile in the UK and sees the big Manchester race as an ideal vehicle.

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Party Time In Preston →

10 JUN2010

Run Preston is a fantastic city event that has a real party atmosphere; what's more with a 5K fun run, 10K and elite streetdash on offer there is something for everyone.

NORTHERN RUNNING GUIDE found out more ...

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The Fastest 500 Marathons… Ever →

5 MAY2010

Steve Edwards vowed he would never run another marathon after completing his first in October 1981. Never did he dream that he would complete an incredible personal challenge 29 years later, becoming the fastest man ever to run 500 marathons, with an average finish time of sub 3hrs 30min.

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Marathon Fuelling Tips →

9 APR2010

Many of you will be at the end of or just starting your marathon training for one or more of the many spring and summer marathons taking place both in the UK and overseas. How you fuel the long training runs and re-fuel after these is essential to enable your body to repair and prevent injury during your training and make your training as manageable as possible.

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Puma Ventis and Mizuno Wave Rider and Creation Trainers Reviewed →

19 MAR2010

I recently received a pair of the new Puma Complete Ventis and the Mizuno Wave Rider and Wave Creation trainers to test out. As a keen runner, I decided to put the 3 pairs through a good run on roads and cross country tracks to test out the overall feel,stability and support of each shoe.

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Mizuno Performance LS Top Reviewed →

10 MAR2010

As a heavy duty 'sweater' there are just a few running tops that work for me during the colder months - approximately an 8/9 month period in the north of England! I need something that's going to do some serious moisture transfer and will also remain reasonably warm on the inside. I usually look for full or half-zip tops with a soft fleece-like lining.

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Brooks Glycerin 8 Reviewed →

10 MAR2010

The Glycerin is Brooks' top cushioning shoe. It has enjoyed a reputation for being reliability, comfort and protection through its evolution. I remember the first Glycerin I tried on - it was like wandering about in a pair of carpet slippers - and for the next 500 miles or so they proved a solid friend. I wouldn't have used them on race day - I didn't think responsiveness was their best quality - but for high mileage runners in the heavier weight range the Glycerin has always been a very good solution.

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