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Altra Lone Peak 3.0, Lone Peak 3.0 Neoshell & Lone Peak 3.0 Mid- An Introduction

Altra Latest: Lone Peak 3.0 Trail Running Shoes The Altra Lone Peak 3.0 is due to arrive in the UK very soon, in fact we are expecting to have delivery to our shop and warehouse by early September and are taking pre-orders for those wanting to get in quick. “…versatile enough to cope with everything from a bit of tarmac to a muddy farmers field.” The concept for the Lone Peak 3.0 is the same as the previous Lone Peak models. It is a ‘medium cushioned’ trail running shoe and... Read More

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Cock Howe Classic Fell Race 2016

The next event in the Northern Runner/ Esk Valley Summer Fell Race Series is the Cock Howe Classic on Wednesday 3rd August 2016. The start/finish and registration is at the Car Park just out of Chop Gate before the sharp corner if you are driving South from Stocksley on the B1257. If you are coming from Helmsley then the Car Park is just before you enter the village. There is a toilet block in the car park. Entry is £6 on the night only and the race starts at 7pm.... Read More

Introducing the Inov-8 Trail Talon 250, 275 and 275 GTX

Brand New Inov-8 Range – A Quick Introduction It’s all change at Inov-8.   It is hard for any brand to make the perfect off road running shoe as everyone’s off road has different types of terrain within it. Add to this the fact that all brands are now global and trying to sell the same shoe all over the world and it gets even more difficult. However, most of the runners in the world live in urban areas so their trail is a mix of road and off road... Read More

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Ossy Oiks Fell Race 2016

The next race in the Northern Runner/Esk Valley Summer Fell Race Series is Ossy Oiks. This event is organised by Thirsk and Sowerby Harriers and takes place on Wednesday 6th July starting at 7.15pm. The registration/start/finish is outside the Church, nr Arncliffe Woods, Ingleby Cross, Ingleby Barwick (just of the A19 at Cleveland Tontine). The grid reference is 453003. Entry is £6 on the night only. Ossy Oiks starts from a fantastic place. The route is 5 miles long with 1800 feet of ascent. Which makes it a toughy. It... Read More

On CloudVenture Running Shoes Review

On Cloudventure Review, Testing and First Impressions — Day 1: House test – worn indoors for two hours. My first thought is that the Cloudventure has plenty of width. I’m using the ‘mid top’ version and as such am not used to the built on debris stop, but shoe goes on OK and feels comfortable! Day 2: House test no.2, so pretty much as before but for four hours. It is important not to skip these early stages. Day 3: An easy run around the local park. On grass, damp conditions.... Read More

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Would you like to run a Marathon to help a research study ?

Dear All, I am a sports nutritionist currently studying for my PhD. I am currently looking for marathon runners who would be interested in taking part in a research project I am running at Newcastle University. The aim of project is to investigate the influence of a new antioxidant drink on physiological stress from a marathon running event. The marathon event is the Coastal Marathon organised by the North East Marathon Club and will take place on Sunday August the 21st (http://www.northeastmarathonclub.co.uk/coastal.php). As part of your participation in this project,... Read More

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Whorlton Run 2016 Results

The results from the latest round of the Northern Runner/ Esk Valley Summer Fell Race Series, The Whorlton Run, are available by clicking here. well done to everyone who completed the event and Ian MacPherson for hosting on behalf of the Playing Fields Association. Great to see Darlington Harriers and Aycliffe Running Club making their mark on the fell scene, must admit the ladies team competition was closer than I thought, only a point separated NYMAC from Darlington Harriers, Aycliffe RC and New Marske Harriers who tied on points.

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Carlton Mid Summer Meander Fell Race Results 2016

The latest round of the Northern Runner/Esk valley Summer Fell race Series was a full on clag down night ! Conditions were clear at 5.30pm by 6.15pm visibility was down to less than 40 metres. Great effort from the 75 who signed on the line. Thank you for your honesty those who missed checkpoints. On the night it was victory for Kay Neesam of New Marske Harriers in the ladies race, and supported by Shelli Gordon and Kath Aspin eased to team victory. In the mens race Paul Williams of... Read More