Monthly Archives: January 2012

The Allendale Challenge. Organised by North Of Tyne MRT to raise funds for the team, it´s considered by many to be one of the toughest challenge walks around. It is always very popular and should be a “must do” event for any keen walker or fell runner. The route covers some of the finest peat bogs in the North Peninnes. … Continue reading →

Click through to see the current standing in the Northern Runner/ Eskdale Valley Winter Fell Race Series after 8 races. With 6 races still remaining in the winter series anything could happen at this stage. The next race is the Danby Beacon Fell Race on Sunday 12th Febuary 2012.

Northern Runner now has stock of the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 12 in our Newcastle-upon-Tyne store. The latest version of Brook’s popular Structured cushioning shoe has changed very little from the previous model. It still offers the great fit and feel associated with the Adrenaline GTS and the soft but, firm responsive cushioning that it supplied by the MoGo midsole and … Continue reading →

Click here to enter this years OMM. There is 10 months to get fit and perfect your navigation and route choice !!

Race 8 in the Northern Runner/ Esk Valley Winter Fell Race Series was Clay Bank East. At the front of the men’s race it was youth against experience and experience won by the narrowist margin with both Phil Sanderson (Northumberland Fell Runners) and Cameron Taylor (Esk Valley) being given the same time but, the victory was awarded to Phil. The … Continue reading →

This years St. George’s Day 10km Road Races will take place on Saturday 21st and 22nd April. The main 10km Race starts at 12 noon and the 3 km fun run starts at 11am. The start and finish is at the Sticklebarn Tavern, Great Langdale Near Ambleside. Despite the location the courses are quick with the ladies record being held … Continue reading →

This years Run Northumberland 1/2 Marathon will take place on Sunday 25th March 2012. This is a scenic, rural run that goes through the heart of Northumberland. Click here for more information.

The holidays are over and now is a good time to look ahead and start training for the Fourth Haltwhistle Challenge. This 26mile walk/run will be on Saturday May 19th, 2012. Booking is open. The cost has been held at £15, which we hope you agree is good value. The arrangements are very similar to last year, but the route … Continue reading →

A brand new ultra-event for Anglesey which will take place this August… The Ring o Fire is a 131 mile ultra marathon circumnavigating the Isle of Anglesey, North Wales, staged over three consecutive days (31 August 2012 – 2 September 2012) and follows the rugged and spectacular Anglesey Coastal Path around the island. Day one is 32 miles, Day two … Continue reading →

We now have a size selection of the minimalist Inov-8 Road-X 255 road running shoe avaiable at a bargain price of just £60. If you’re thinking of making the transition into barefoot running , the Road-X 255 is a great shoe to start off with. Find out more information on our website here: Inov8 Road-X 255