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The weather provided a contrasting backdrop. Thick ice the previous morning caused a series of accidents near the start but we escaped that and despite the early cold the race set off into sunshine. If you were in early you just about dodged the hail storms and dropping temperatures. Paul Butler did his usual start and set off like a train pursued by Jason Cavill, Chris Roberts, Charlie Stead, Simon Rycroft and Joe Blackett. At 22 minutes in the race was between Paul and Jason , Paul leading by a... Read More

Click here to see some photo’s from yesterdays Blakey Blitz Fell Race which was the latest round of the Northern Runner/ Esk Valley Winter Fell Race Series. Report and results to follow shortly.

Maybe the video below will inspire you to get out for a run first thing tomorrow ?

The next race in the Northern Runner/ Esk Valley Winter Fell Race Series is the Blakey Blitz on Sunday 23rd March. The fun starts at 10.30am from the Lion Inn, Blakey Rigg, South of Castleton on the North Yorkshire Moors. Entry is on the day only. This race is a bit more hilly than the other races in the series. It’s 10.5 miles long with anout 2700 feet of ascent. Click here to see the race map.

Scott have joined forces with Northern Runner to sponsor this years Pier to Pier, which takes place on Sunday 11th May. The Pier to Pier race is one of the more popular runs in the North of England with around 1000 entries each year. The race Starts on the beach at South Shields Pier and follows the beach and coastal footpaths to finish about 7 miles later at the Pier on Roker Beach in Sunderland. Click here for an entry form.

Nick Constantine from Soul in Motion is again doing a free Chi Running Taster Day on Saturday 5th April. So, if you fancy improving your running style with a view to reducing injury, running easier and or faster then why not come along. The course starts at 1pm at Northern Runner in Newcastle. You will need to come ready to run whatever the weather. Nick will then run the group out to Leazes Park and video you before his coaching. You will then have some coaching and Nick will video... Read More

Brooks Transcend is a revolutionary new shoe that offers more cushioning than any of Brooks other models and adapts to your unique running style offering you stability if you need it but, not if you don’t. To come and try a pair pop along to our Transcend Launch Day on Thursday 13th March between 12 noon and 7pm. Click here to read Brooks Technicial information on the Brooks Transcend.

Northern Runner has just received the latest Northern Running Guide. As well as a large number of running events in April, May, June and July of 2014 there is also a great article on the Blackhill parkrun. Pop into our Newcastle shop to pick up your free copy. Click here to see some pictures taken at Blackhill Parkrun.

Brough Law Fell Race is on Sunday 9th March. Entry is £5 on the day. The start and finish is at Bulbys Wood Car Park , Ingram Valley, Nr Powburn, Northumberland (Grid NU008164). The course is 5 miles long with about 1300 feet of ascent. Click here for a map of the course.

The latest round of the Northern Runner/ Esk Valley Fell Club Winter Fell Race Series was an excellent day for running. The ground was very wet, boggy and muddy which slowed the runners down by about 2 minutes plus! The start was its usually frenetic self as runners charged away on the downhill. Within a mile however there were distinct groups forming. In the men’s event Jayson Cavill, Dan Middlemas, Chris Roberts and Charlie Stead were soon the front runners and continued through ‘The Rigg.’ After this Jayson was able... Read More