Race/ training update from U&R

Up and Running may sell running kit, but we also have a fantastic team who together run and race most weekends (not all at the same time). Below is a quick round up of what's going on. So if you want a chat about running and racing in your local area then have a look at the list of U&R shops and get your self down. We're more than happy to talk.

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Peter and Jon ran the Runway 10k sponsored by Up and Running Cheltenham last weekend. Times achieved Pete Hooper 43.25 PB, Jon Bird 40.40.

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[Ed - at the time of writing this] Up and Running Darlington was waiting to hear how their Andrew Wiles has got on at the European X-C champs / selection in Liverpool, he had been injured for two weeks so isnt on top form but were guessing a top 30 finish is on the cards.

Mic is looking to take part in the 2nd Darlington Duathlon event on Sunday 11th Dec and Pam isn't currently looking at any events until next year.

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No one in Up and Running Harrogate is really racing at the moment. However James is doing about 15mile weeks and complimenting this with crossfit about 4 times a week. James is looking to compete at crossfit, while being 'egged' on by the Crossfit coaches, but he doesn't feel confident enough on some of the movements. [Ed - we know he can do it!!]. Harry in Harrogate is turbo training 5mins with no resistance at the mo as he is coming back from knee surgery.

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Martin from Up and Running Manchester completed leg It Round Lathkil a couple of weeks ago, No PB but was pleased with his performance considering having a slight cold. He is now focusing on adding an extra 10 Miles a week to his Marathon training schedule up to xmas & New year ready for Barcelona 10k on New years Eve.

Graham- after a serious bout of Tosillitis (hospitalised) is back into some half decent runs in prep for Whythenshaw park league Cross Country next Saturday 3rd December. Then Armagh 5k in Feb 2012 looking for a PB.

Neil - Raced last week and had good result but now focusing on Wilmslow Half marathon 2012 again looking for a PB.

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Andrew from Up and Running Aylesbury Last Sunday ran the Herbert's Hole Challenge at Chesham, Bucks. It was a challenging multi-terrain course of approximately 10k through picturesque Chiltern countryside. He finished 5th overall out of 311 finishers and picked up a great £25.00 as first V40 as the 2x V40s ahead of me in 2nd and 3rd took the overall position prizes. All of this despite his calf seizing up with 3k to go. He's been limping this week since!

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Here is a couple of races that are from start of month from Up and Running Keswick.

Andrew from the store competed in the Wrekin Wrecker in Shropshire to gain qualification for the Borrowdale Fell Race next year.

Paul Wathan ran in the Amsterdam marathon and posted the 10th quickest time in the UK under23 this year. This helped him manage a qualifying time for London Marathon 2012.

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Sarah from Up and Running Cambridge ran Dingle Half with Matty from Up and Running Liverpool back in Sept.

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Tina from Up and Running Milton Keynes is in the early stages of her marathon training for the 1st Milton Keynes marathon. As she's been off this week we are expecting big mileage from her!!!!

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Paul from Up and Running Birmingham is doing Lichfield half in May. He is doing it in army boots whilst carrying a 35lb backpack!! Crazy !!

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So as you can see there is some real training going on, and some real dedication to running.  So next time you are near a store come on in.  The welcome will be warm, the atmosphere friendly and we'll help you achieve your goals as well.