Monthly Archives: June 2010

The next round of the Northern Runner Summer Fell Race Series is the Maybeck Three Crosses which takes place tonight. 7.15pm start 6 miles with 800 feet of ascent. For details see the link http://www.eskvalleyfellclub.org/fixtures/fell/cleveland_summer_series.html

On Saturday 3rd July, Northern Runner is offering you a unique opportunity to trial a pair of innovative Newton’s Running Shoes. These mid/forefoot striking running shoes, provide maximum cushioning and energy return at the front of the shoe allowing you to run faster and more injury free in the forefoot technique. At the demo day we will have a Newton … Continue reading →

On an excellent night for running 94 runners set off at the sound of the shotgun! Jim Bulman soon established a lead and by the quarry he was already some 50m ahead of the field. Andy Hilton and Mike Jeffries gave chase with Will Horsley and Tom Edwards right up there. Jim went on to win comfortably and Andy on … Continue reading →

As I wasn’t able to get to the Whorlton Run (the last round of the Northern Runner/Eskdale Valley Summer Fell race Series) I haven’t seen any results yet. However, from David Aspens photo’s attatched below it looks like there was a good tussle between course record holder Andy Hylton (York) and Jim Bulman (NYM) with Jim emerging the victor. http://kath22.fotopic.net/c1861490.html

Windy Gyle Fell Race takes place on Sunday 20th June 10.30am start. The race is a B Category and Medium in distance (9 miles with 1800 feet of ascent). For further details and an entry form click the attatchment.

Now in its 3rd year and fast becoming a classic! This year we have superb Mens and Womens Winners Trophies made from rare coppermines slate by local Sculptress Linda Inman. These will be awarded at the prize giving at 3:30pm. PARTY: Party after the race with Camping and Barn Dance at the farm all for £10 all proceeds to North … Continue reading →

Ex Northern Runner Employee Aengus McCullough together with Francis Blunt (both Northumberland Fell Runners) had a great run in the Elite Class of the LAMM last weekend. Finishing third on the first day they made the chasing start and then lost a place and gained a place to finish in third overall at the end of day two……. All this … Continue reading →

The Redcar Half-marathon enjoyed its usual Cool, damp and windy weather yesterday and was won by Kenyan Kilimo Kiptuai in 01:02.07; First Lady home was Jenny Blizard in 01:18.04. NYM AC’s Paul Lowe on “home territory” was 6th in 01:11.00 . For Full reults go to: http://www.chipresults.co.uk/Default.aspx and select “2010 Redcar Half-marathon” from the drop-down box.

THOUSANDS of runners braved atrocious weather to compete in the annual Blaydon Race to raise money for the Charlie Crowe Scanner Appeal, which aims to help people in the North East with Alzheimers disease. Kenyan runner Ezekiel Cherop knocked Morpeths Ian Hudspith off the top spot with a time of 27 minutes 41 seconds, beating Ians record of 27 min … Continue reading →

If you fancy doing somthing different this weekend why not race a horse. Man V Horse has been going since 1980 and is a 21 mile cross country race around some lovely country side in Mid Wales. You can either tackle the whole distance or get a team together for a three person relay. It is a great event tNorthern … Continue reading →