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Gateshead Trail 10km Event Photographs

All the race photos for the GT10 2015 are being provided for free. Please consider a donation to Cash for Kids to support their amazing work to https://give.everydayhero.com/uk/gateshead-trail-10k Well done everyone that took part – Hope the Medals were put to good use afterwards These photos taken by Ian Harman

Northern Runner/Esk Valley Summer Fell Race Series Revision

Due to the organiser of the Northern Runner/ Esk Valley Summer Fell Race Series being ill the series has been reduced to the following events: Castleton Show Race 12/09/15 6 mile road run Viking Chase 4 Peaks 20/09/15 8 mile trail/fell run Roseberry Topping 30/09/15 1.5 mile fall race (to be confirmed) Levisham Limping 4/10/15 6 mile fell/trail run Details of each race will be posted as usual. Entry is on the day only.

Altra Instinct 3 Running Shoes Review

Altra Instinct 3 Running Shoe Review – A 3rd Generation of Improvements   The Altra Instinct 1.5 – My Introduction to Zero Drop The Instinct was Altra’s first shoe and it has come a long way in just a few years. I bought the first version from the US when Northern Runner was on the look out for better brands as more and more of the established brands where making soft mid-soled shoes with high arch supports that where causing our customers problems. At first the broad toe box was... Read More

Salming Distance Running Shoes Technology

   Salming Distance Running Shoes – Running Technology Designed to Last Before buying Salming running shoes, you’ll first need to decide which style; distance, speed, trail or race – depending on the type of runs you commonly take. Each style comes with its own carefully designed technology, so we’re giving you the highlights and how they help. First up is the Salming Distance range, with their weight reduction, stability and durability properties. Salming Distance have been designed to last and as such, are built from super-durable materials. Salming know you... Read More

Cock Howe and Beyond Fell Race 2015

The next race in the Northern Runner/Esk Valley Summer Fell Race Series is Cock Howe and Beyond on Wednesday 22nd July, 7.15pm start. Registration/start/finish is in the car park on the South side of Chop Gate which is on the B1257, South of Great Broughton, Near Stokesley North Yorkshire. The route is about 7 miles long with about 1500 feet of ascent. Entry is £6 on the day only. Click here to see a map of the race route.

Considering Altra Zero Drop Running Shoes? ¦ Read Advice from the Altra Team

Running Advice from our Friends at Altra Running — Altra running shoes are an increasingly popular choice at Northern Runner, with their trademarked Zero Drop technology having been born from real running experience (and injuries, pains and strains!). We have taken some of the Altra team’s key running tips for you to read over, should you be thinking about running at all – even without a fantastic new pair of Altras! USE A FORWARD, RELAXED & BALANCED POSTURE You should be standing tall and leaning slightly forward, yet do not bend... Read More