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Altra Superior 2 Running Shoe Review

Altra Superior 2 Reviewed Over at Least 25 Hours of Running The Altra Superior 2 has been on the market in the UK since the start of the summer. It is a lightweight trail shoe from the natural running brand Altra and like all Altra shoes is Zero Drop. For thos new to the trademark Zero Drop, this means that the height of the mid-sole at the heel is the same as the height of the mid-sole at the forefoot, essentially it is flat (most running shoes have a raised heel of... Read More

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Saltergate/Levisham Fell Race 2015

The organisers baton for the Northern Runner Esk Valley Winter Fell race Series now gets passed from Bob Lillie and his team who did a great job organising Gisborough Moors to Kim England and the team at Pickering AC for the Levisham Saltergate. For those who remember this event is the old Saltergate Gallows route but, it starts and finishes in the village of Levisham which adds a few miles of bridleway to the route (see the route map below). The race takes place on Sunday 15th November at 10.30... Read More

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Gisborough Moors Fell Race 2015 Results and Report

Gisborough Moors Fell Race Results 2015. A bright sunny day greated the runners for the 38th running of this classic fell race. Phil Sanderson, who won the race back in 2011, set off with his usual quick start and lead from gun to tape. Despite the best efforts of Northumberland Fell Runners John Malley and Charlie Stead and Loftus AC’s Paul Butler to close the gap. The trio almost made contact on the flatter or downhill sections only for Phil to pull away again on the climbs. Phil then ran... Read More

Gisborough Moors Fell Race Pictures 2015

Well done to everyone who ran round Gisborough Moors Race this morning. Although this is the first race in the Northern Runner/ Esk Valley Winter Fell Race Series the weather was more like the summer we never had. Lovely and bright and sunny. Although the course was very wet and muddy in places. Click the link below to see some great pictures of todays racing, thanks to Rob Pollard for these. Results to follow.

Loftus Poultry Run 2015

To get yourself into the festive spirit just before Christmas and to earn the right to over indulge over the holiday period why not have a run round the Loftus Poultry Run. Now in it’s 32nd year Loftus Poultry Run is a popular 8 mile ish multi terrain run. The course starts on the road going uphill for a mile or so before cutting across a few farmers fields, back onto the road for a short distance then over some more farmers fields. Finally you get to run down the... Read More

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The Latest Edition of Run ABC North is now available in store

We now have copies of the Autumn Winter Edition of the Run ABC North magazine (it used to be the Northern Running Guide). This edition has articles on Vassos Alexander (Chris Evan’s Sports Jock) and Scott Overall after is 2 hour 11 minute run round the Berlin marathon. Plus the usual list of up and coming races. Pop into our Newcastle-upon-Tyne shop to pick up your free copy while stocks last.

Hoka Running Shoes Testing Day with Free Gifts – October 16th & 17th

Hoka Running Shoes to Test and an Exclusive Opportunity to Ask Hoka Athlete for Advice It’s back again! Another opportunity to visit Northern Runner Newcastle store to try before you buy with Hoka running shoes. More than that, there’s elite Hoka athlete Eoin Lennon in-store to answer your questions. Where and When? Northern Runner, 52 Low Friar Street, Newcastle NE1 5UE Friday 16th October 3pm – 5:30pm    ¦    Saturday 17th October 10am – 4pm What Can I Do During The Times Stated? You can try on a pair of... Read More

Levisham Limping Fell Race 2015

If you fancy something exciting this weekend then why not give the Levisham Limping Fell/Trail Race a go. Entries are £6 on the day only. Click here to see a map of the race route. Details below: Levisham Limping 2015 Sunday 4th October 10:30am Lockton Village Hall, Lockton, Pickering, YO18 7QB Event Information Race Details 10:30am 6.5mi/1083’ – 10.5km/330m BM Course Details There is a steep descent shortly after the race begins which runners need to take care on. There is a slightly longer alternative route which will also be... Read More

Yorkshire Runner Opens Today

Northern Runner’s sister shop Yorkshire Runner has opened it’s doors for the first time today. The shop is located at 38, Bondgate, Otley LS21 1AD. All the members of staff have at least 20 years experience of working in specialist running retail so they have the knowledge and experience to give Yorkshires Runners the very best service.

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Roseberry Topping Fell Race 2015

When people think of fell races they generally think of the old profesional races. The short Up and down’s that used to be at village fates. These events are usually in the Lakes or Scotland but, here is your chance to run one in the North East. Roseberry Topping Fell Race is on Wednesday 30th September starting at 6.45 pm from the National Trust Car Park at the bottom of the hill. There is a map of the route (click here to view) but, this isn’t needed as you can... Read More