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
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 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
Thanks to David Aspin and Matthew Grayson for these great pictures of the Cock Howe and Beyond which was the latest event in the Northern Runner/ Esk Valley Summer Fell Race Series. Click here to see the pictures.
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
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.
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
Thanks to Dave Aspin for the great pictures from the 2015 running of the Guisborough Grunt Fell Race. Click here to view.
The latest round of the Northern Runner/ Esk Valley Summer Fell Race Series was Guisborough Grunt which took place on a sultry, warm, humid evening. We expected more rain but we didn’t get it! We managed to do the full route despite the threat of wood closure. After the first climb Kay Neesam was a clear leader in the women’s race with Alison Matthews holding second in her local debut. A little adrift of those two were Kath Aspin and Shelli Gordon which gave New Marske’3′ of the first ‘4.’... Read More
The next race in the Northern Runner/ Esk Valley Summer Fell Race Series is Guisborough Grunt on Wednesday 8th July, 7.15pm start. Registration is at Guisborough Rugby Club, Guisborough, North Yorkshire. Entry is £6 and on the day only. The event is 6 miles long with 1350 feet of ascent. Unless it is wet then trail shoes will get you round the course. Click here to see a course map.
