Monthly Archives: February 2010

The English Cross Country Championships took place on Saturday. Some great North East results. See the link for results in detail http://northernrunner.com/www.englishcrosscountry.co.uk

At the first English Championship Fell Race of the 2010 season Matt Speake took victory. Matt, an International Orienteer, has been perfecting his fell running at the Northern Runner/Esk Valley Winter and Summer Series, notably winning the Fox and Hounds Chase last summer in a record breaking time. It was good to see lo…cal veteran Philip Sanderson, Northumberland Fell Runners, … Continue reading →

Noonstone Photo’s on the link below http://www.todharriers.co.uk/noonstone/2010/webalbum/index.html

Just to remind you all that Charlie Spedding, 1984 Olympic Bronze Medalist and still the current English Marathon Record Holder is signing copies of his Autobiography in Northern Runner on Saturday 6th march. A great chance to have a chat with Charlie and get some tips for your own running. See the link below for some background info http://www.runnerslife.co.uk/Guest-Runners/Charlie-Spedding

Brooks Shoe Party Saturday 6th March 9.30am to 5pm. Come in and test run a pair of Brooks shoes in our corridor and get a free gift. If your impressed enough to buy a pair then get another free gift. As well as Northern Runners excellent service we have the added help of a Brooks Technicial Rep.

This years Keswick 1/2 Marathon is on Sunday 2nd May. This is a very popular race. A chance to enjoy the scenery. It goes viaCat Bells and round Derwentwater. For an entry form and more details click the link. http://www.keswickhalfmarathon.co.uk/

The Red Kite Challenge takes place in an often missed bueatiful part of Wales. It is well worth a weekend away to take part in. Details as follows: Saturday – Welsh Senior and Masters Trail Running Championships, incorporating the UK Short Course Championships run over a hilly 11 mile course utilising some of the many rocky tracks, paths and forest … Continue reading →

I came across this interesting article about Charlie Spedding. Might be worth a read before coming to his book signing at Northern Runner on the 6th March to meet the man himself. http://icnewcastle.icnetwork.co.uk/0200sport/0600athletics/content_objectid=13104938_method=full_siteid=50081_headline=-Face-to-Face:-Charlie-Spedding-name_page.html

Today is the LAST DAY for collection of BLAYDON RACE 2010 Entry Forms from our shop. Not got one yet? No problem, we are open until 5.30pm this afternoon, so come on down and get yours!

A true local hero, Charlie Spedding, is paying us a visit on Saturday March 6th, 2010, to sign copies of his Autobiography, ‘From Last to First’. Why not call-in, have a chat, buy the book, and also browse our product range and race entry forms?