tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29185774967156801612024-03-18T20:41:35.467-07:00UP & RUNNING BLOGUp & Runninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16419959004812553295noreply@blogger.comBlogger117125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918577496715680161.post-71838798153001563522012-02-10T01:25:00.000-08:002012-02-10T01:25:44.322-08:00New Site New Blog<div style="text-align: center;">
**Important Notice - New Site, New Blog, New Era**</div>
Up and Running launches new site and hosts a new social media running hub. For those who follow us on Blogger, and read the occasional post this is a notification to inform you of some changes. We have, on 9th Feb 2012 launched a new <a href="http://www.upandrunning.co.uk/">Up & Running</a> site. This is a whole new development with new features, facilities and a hub for social mediums (<a href="http://www.upandrunning.co.uk/blog">Blog</a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/upandrunninguk">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/UpAndRunningUK">Youtube</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/UpAndRunningHQ">Facebook</a>). We therefore invite you to visit <a href="http://www.upandrunning.co.uk/">www.upandrunning.co.uk</a> and the new blog home <a href="http://www.upandrunning.co.uk/blog">http://www.upandrunning.co.uk/blog</a> and join the chatter. Thank you to Blogger for their hosting, and thank you for reading. Come and visit us in our new home and lets talk RUNNING!!<br />
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<br />Up & Runninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16419959004812553295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918577496715680161.post-63432156128829850372012-01-31T12:27:00.000-08:002012-01-31T12:27:42.375-08:00Milton Keynes social runThe second Social Run of the year was well supported and our numbers were swelled by several clients of British Military Fitness who are using our Social Run as part of their training schedule. Welcome one and all! 23 runners on the day who will be included in our National Draw for £100.00 worth of Sub4 technical clothing as well as enjoying a special on the day discount of 20% in-store. <br />
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Fog and mist were the order of the day keeping temperatures pegged down, so the initial warm-up helped to increase blood flow and the uphill start phase of the run helped to warm up the muscles. Everyone soon slotted into their groove with the aid of the established pace groups - we welcome runners of all abilities on our runs - the undulating 10K course has something for everyone and takes in the varied scenery that Milton Keynes has to offer. It's not all concrete cows!! No one gets left behind on our runs with Lloyd helping one of our runners complete the course despite sustaining an injury . Check out the video of the run. Well done to all who came, took part and finished the course. Our next run will be the 26th February 2012 (the last Sunday of the month) and we look forward to seeing you all again. <br />
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“Would any one turn up for the first Social Run of the year.............................................Of course they would. A little partying the night before and a few shandy's would never put off our intrepid and dedicated band of Social Runners! We did set off an hour later, to accommodate those who had just changed from their party clothes and into their running gear! The warm-up took place in the staff car park – cramped but cosy and safe. <br /><br />Dry, over-cast and mild conditions were the order of the day.......just right to blow away the cobwebs away and deal with the after effects of too much Christmas Pud.<div>
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<br /></div>Up & Runninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16419959004812553295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918577496715680161.post-18434946450690029722011-12-30T07:38:00.000-08:002011-12-30T07:38:34.767-08:00Greetings Sports Fans, <br /> <br />I just wanted to share the following result. <a href="http://darlington.upandrunning.co.uk/">Darlington Up&Running's</a> and New Maske Harrier 1500m - Andrew Wiles has just cracked 30 mins for 10k at Ribble Valley today (report sent 27th December 2011), <br /> <br />Racing against a top class field that included Alistair Brownlee{2nd}, club mate Ricky Stephenson{3rd} and Jonny Melor{1st} - Andrew placed 5th on a very challenging and somewhat lumpy course in a excellent 29:46 - Smashing his old 10K PB by 70 seconds! Andrew said today that he is "very happy to be over his back injury" that has been plaguing him for 4 week and is "very keen to get back on cross country scene this winter". <br /> <br />Epic racing Andrew, keep up the excellent work ! <br /> <br />Mic and all at U&RUp & Runninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16419959004812553295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918577496715680161.post-50518507124373956662011-12-16T07:41:00.000-08:002011-12-16T07:54:21.654-08:00Up & Running 10km - Race ReportThere were 223 entries for the first ever <a href="http://www.upandrunning.co.uk/">Up & Running</a> 10km held in <a href="http://www.miltonkeynes.upandrunning.co.uk/">Milton Keynes</a> on Sunday 11th December. Excellent running conditions, not too cold and overcast. The course started by Gullivers World and ran along the Grand Union Canal, around part of Willen Lake and after a gradual climb between 6.5 and 8km there was the relief of a long downhill through the beautiful Campbell Park. The first runner home, Fabian Downs of Chiltern Harriers led from the start and finished the course in 34.52 with Oliver Langford second in 36.28 and Matthew Leach third in 36.54. The first lady to finish was Liza Williams in 44.38 and the first veteran runner home was Richard Amery in 9th Place.<br />
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Race / running info updates on the chaps from <a href="http://nottingham.upandrunning.co.uk/">Up and Running Nottingham</a><br /> <br />Rob: On Sunday 6th November, I took part in the Dovedale Dash - a fell race of 4.75 miles. Its a regular race for me and the family. A capacity of 1500 for this race, costing only a fiver on the day. The terrain is totally off-road, taking in some paths, but pretty much is off the beaten track with muddy bogs, rocky banks, and a cold river crossing to contend with. Weather this year was pretty mild compared to years gone past. <br /> <br />The highlight of the race has to be the start - 1500 people tearing down a steep hill towards a ravine whereby you reach the river crossing. Link of Garmin activity here: <a href="http://connect.garmin.com/player/126972463">http://connect.garmin.com/player/126972463</a> <br /> <br />A cracking race, hard, but always fun for everyone involved. I finished 415th out of 1700 (oversubscribed this year) with a time of 41:04. Looking forwards to next years already <br /> <br />Kev: to follow [I know Kev is running at the mo)<br /> <br />Joe: I raced last weekend in the Leeds Abbey Dash, a 10k Road Race through the streets of Leeds city centre. Three guys broke away fairly early on, followed by two African runners who faded badly and got caught in the latter stages. Although I didn't quite have the pace to go with the leading trio, I found myself pushing the pace of the chasing pack for the majority of the race, especially in the fourth and fifth miles. Perhaps I payed for this slightly in the final kilometre as I was passed by one guy who had slightly more left in the tank; I ended up finishing a second behind in a new personal best of 29.55, fifth place overall. Next one in a few weeks!</div>
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Despite the blustery conditions we had 24 runners including Matt, Alex and myself. It turned out nice in the end and we had lots of positive comments afterwards. It's encouraging to see regulars coming time after time as well as new faces. Lots of non-club runners came along and various local clubs were represented, including Mossley Hill AC, Running Bugs Liverpool, Liverpool Running Club and Liverpool Harriers. Many were asking about a December run, so though we didn't have one planned I think we are going to go ahead and do one now. Future runs are possibly going to include a Joints & Points-led warm up and/or cool down if we can get them down. See below a team photo. </div>
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<div style="text-align: center;">---------------------------</div>[Ed - at the time of writing this] <a href="http://darlington.upandrunning.co.uk/">Up and Running Darlington</a> 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. <br />
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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.<br />
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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. <br />
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Neil - Raced last week and had good result but now focusing on Wilmslow Half marathon 2012 again looking for a PB. <br />
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Andrew from the store competed in the Wrekin Wrecker in Shropshire to gain qualification for the Borrowdale Fell Race next year. <br />
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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.<br />
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Congratulations Darran, for the award, and we truly hope that you have many more PB's and honours to come [Ed - we're sure you will]. <br />
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This years event attracted 384 finishers including RAF Sergeant Jason Shutt, who accepted a cheque for £1000, though organisers are confident that the amount will raise substantially once the proceeds are calculated. Bilton, who also acted as race director, read a specially penned poem to our service men and women before respecting a two minute silence which preceded a mad dash of the enthusiastic runners into the forest along well marked trails. <br />
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First to finish was Scarborough's James Kraft, who amazingly equally the course record of 33 minutes 39 seconds, followed by Marko Guero of Keithly and Andy Normaldale of York Acorn. The ladies race was a tussle to the line with York Acorn's Heather Tuffs finishing in 39 minutes 36 seconds, just 15 seconds ahead of Emma Barclay of Ilkley and Sue Haslam of Scarborough in third. Prizes included a meal at York restaurant Mumbai Lounge awarded to the first locals home, who this year were Dave Smith of Esk Valley and Kim England of Pickering. Full results can be seen on the race website 'dalbydash.com.' <br />
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Bilton commented that "although there is a challenging hill at the start, the happy atmosphere and amazing scenery more than make up for it. Whilst the speedy decent down Heck Dale made for a lightening-fast finish! The race is an amazing success due to local support from great friends, family and local business. That's why it will continue and grow... next year will include a junior race, too." Next year's Dalby Dash will be held a 11 o'clock on the 11th of the 11th month. No excuses for forgetting that date - entry forms out soon!!!<div><br />
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From the moment I signed up for this event, I couldn’t wait for October to arrive. In the eight months of training I learned so much about my body, my priorities and most importantly my strength of mind. Each season and distance posed complications, challanges and bizarre solutions that as a short distance runner I’d never anticipated. <br />
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Anybody from Merseyside will tell you that it’s not just water that separates Liverpool and Wirral.There’s a definite divide and a stark shift in atmosphere from the moment you reach the other side. Never had it ever been so palpable than the day I ran the Liverpool Marathon. <br />
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It was a sunny, clear start which was a relief. We were hemmed into the starting pens nervous and fidgety for 50 mins after the official start time. During this delay I gave my shiny new gadget a final test...disaster! It froze and worse still all its alarms and beeps all went off at once! Everybody around me turned around and laughed. Several of my neighbours gave it a poke and a prod but to no avail. Eventually, I conceded technological defeat and buried the watch in my emergency top. Gadget lesson #1 make sure you have a few outings with your new toy before you take it on the most important race of your life! It was almost worth it for the ice-breaker though. <br />
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After a cool reception due to the hanging around at the start, crowd support really warmed up at mile 6, New Brighton. 1 gel, 2 water bottles and a zero tab later, my marathon partner and I were ready to part ways. It was at this point my mind could wander freely, and go steady. Secretly relieved, I plodded on deciding how to entertain myself and take my mind off mile counting. <br />
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Looking around at the smatterings of blue, yellow, purple and pink charity singlets bobbing up and down around the grey mass of independents and club runners and occasional fancy dress characters, I’d not really considered how much this Marathon would mean to those running for causes. It wasn’t until a young woman in pink war-paint running for Cancer Research overtook at Birkenhead Ferry Terminal. The back of her shirt read, “For Mum and Dad xxxxxxx” The thought of losing both parents at such a young age stirred my emotions and I found myself truly rooting for her and all the charity runners with the stories that came along with them. <br />
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The Tunnel was longer than everybody anticipated. The faster runners took off and the slower runners lagged behind, leaving a sparse group of us in-betweeners spread out in the drafty dampness - very surreal. <br />
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Nothing prepared me for the ripping welcome as I reached the light at the other side! The samba band kicked out an infectious beat at the opening lifting my spirits and my pace. As I turned the corner for the riverfront exit, the Liverbirds came into full view framed by happy faces and clapping hands filling every possible edge of the tunnel exit. The support was overwhelming, making the business district a joy to run through. Crowds 5, 6 heads deep lined the streets and I couldn’t help but smile back. It was a comfort to know however grizzly the next 10 miles would be, there’d be an electrifying crowd to come back to! <br />
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The dreaded hill on Upper Parliament Street turned out to be a breeze, especially with the brass-band playing the Rocky theme at the road-side. At the top, the heavens opened and wouldn’t stop throughout the duration of the parks; the toughest part of the race. It was in this wet, leafy labyrinth I was expecting to encounter “The Wall” At mile 19, fed up with gels and ready for natural goodness, I scoffed my battered emergency banana in the hope of beating the wall. It worked! <br />
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The home stretch was amazing and I couldn’t quite believe I’d made it so far without stopping. The finish line was never visible until the last minute at which point I finished with a glorious sprint finish. 5.07:41, twenty minutes faster than my target – possibly due to my fantastic marathon partner who got me off to a speedy start! My watch never did stop bleeping, infact as I hobbled down to the kitchen for a midnight drink, it was still bleeping. The next day I vowed never to do a marathon again and signed up for the Great Northern Swim to give my arms a good thrashing for a change. I’m sure I’ll do another marathon one day though, just not any time soon!<div><br />
</div><div>By Sarah Castro (<a href="http://cambridge.upandrunning.co.uk/">Cambridge U&R</a>)</div>Up & Runninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16419959004812553295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918577496715680161.post-26330869059299799822011-11-01T15:07:00.000-07:002011-11-01T15:07:07.898-07:00West yorkshire cross countryWe had two U&R staff racing at the 2nd west Yorkshire cross country league this weekend at Knavesmire racecourse. First in action was Laura kirk (headingley & Skyrac AC) continuing her come back from injury in fine style by winning the senior ladies race. Laura used her track speed on the flat course to close down two of the leading girls who over the first half of the race made laura's workload look cutout, but laura paced her race well and won by 27 seconds in the end improving on her 4th place from last time. In the senior men's race Richard smith (hudds & Holmfirth Harriers) finished 10th after a hard fought race he fell off the back of top pack and lost his 9th place on the last lap but a big improvement on last time and a lot of confidence gained the race was won by Simon deakin (leeds ac) great effort by both athletes well done!!!Up & Runninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16419959004812553295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918577496715680161.post-76641949033483089192011-11-01T13:58:00.000-07:002011-11-01T13:58:24.618-07:00McCain Yorkshire Coast 10K Road RaceSunday Morning dawned bright and breezy for the McCain Yorkshire Coast 10k held on the sea front at Scarbrough. <br />
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This is becoming a very popular race, with 1200 athletes taking part this year, due in large part to the super fast course and also the excellant organisation and changing facilitys hosted by the Scarborough Athletics Club. <br />
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New Marske Harriers and <a href="http://darlington.upandrunning.co.uk/">Darlington</a> Up&Running's very own Andrew Wiles made the journey across with his family and club mates early on Sunday morning. <br />
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Setting off with a strong field around him Andrew clocked the first mile at 4:38, and found two other runners with him, a club team mate mark Shaw, and local club athlete Daniel Agustus, with 3 other New Marske Harriers in close contention, easing into his running and sharing the lead with Mark Shaw the two New Marske Harriers worked hard to the turn-around point at 5K in a excellant 14:58 , making the potential to break 30mins for the first time a real possibility. <br />
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Putting in surges at 6 and 7k the pair broke free of the rest of the pack, with Mark making it a real race, battling into a strong headwind the pair found that the chance for sub-30 was slipping out of reach. <br />
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Reaching 8K Andrew put a sustained effort in and was rewarded with the sound of Marks feet falling away, with no potential challanger from the 3rd and 4th placed athletes Andrew poured on the pressure eventually opening a 25 second lead over Mark and 62 second lead over Daniel, to finish in a super 30mins and 57 secs - with 4 New Maske Harriers in the top 7 it was a perfect outing for the New Maske Harriers and their family/friends. <br />
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Well done Andrew and the team, we wish you a injury free winter! <br />
Mic Doughty <br />
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31st Oct 2011Up & Runninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16419959004812553295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918577496715680161.post-34625609697734893412011-10-30T13:33:00.000-07:002011-10-30T13:33:56.841-07:00The Skeleton Run - Nordic Walking<div>Here is a race report from Catherine Hughes of British Nordic Walking Ltd about a fantastic event called the Skeleton Run. Enjoy.</div><div style="text-align: center;">----------------------------------</div>What a fun Friday night out! I hope you enjoyed Nordic Walking up and down Beacon Hill - the Skeleton race always delivers a challenging workout with a most entertaining atmosphere provided by participants and marshals in their fancy dress outfits. <br />
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Congratulations to Matt for being the first Nordic Walker to complete the Beacon Hill route in under and hour - he smashed the previous best time of 1hr16secs finishing in 57:43. He's also raised lots of money for Rutland <a href="http://www.schoolforparents.org/">School </a>for parents too - well done! Provisional results are now <a href="http://www.purepersonaltraining.co.uk/results/skel_prov_2011.htm">here</a><br />
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Alison successful poled her way to a PB looking stylish in her Devil outfit - photos from the event are on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.227782450619707.56322.114523845278902&type=3">facebook </a>- (including a shot of the impressive ghostbusters team). In the dark, Martin was more than 3 minutes faster than his time in the summer race - steaming into the finish at high speed then dashing off to dinner. Good to see Barry posting on twitter that he will be back next year to improve on this year's PB.<br />
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I certainly enjoyed the evening. It was good to bump into Steve again and talk about Nordic Walking parkrun. I'm also very pleased that after about four previous attempts I managed to break the one hour barrier too - I think my heart rate trace (below) shows Nordic Walking can be a strenuous workout - as we all know!<br />
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I look forward to seeing you at the next race - what will that be? parkrun? or do you know of any others??<br />
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</div>Up & Runninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16419959004812553295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918577496715680161.post-4981824998649552562011-10-30T13:23:00.000-07:002011-10-30T13:23:08.114-07:00Injury Prevention evening with Smart FitnessOn thursday night we had our in the <a href="http://www.upandrunning.co.uk/index.php?left=shop&main=gosforth">Gosforth</a> store an Injury Prevention evening with Nick Grantham from <a href="http://smartfitness.org.uk/">Smart Fitness</a>. We had names of about 10 people down on a list before the night and giving how bad the weather was during the day we weren't too hopeful of getting everyone of those in. Come 6pm we had over 20 customers who turned up for the talk, with some even riding their bikes in through the rain to make it! <br />
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As we hadn't planned on so many turning up it was a bit of a squeeze in the shop with those who weren't quick enough to grab a seat having to stand around the outsides to hear what info and advice Nick had to give out. The talk was extremely useful with some complex ideas broken down so everyone could understand and I think everyone agreed that they had came away with something useful to help make them a faster/stronger and less injury prone runner. We got some great feedback and there were many people who had never been in to see the store were pretty impressed with the look/vibe of the store and our stock. <br />
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We had 20% off in store on the evening and free gait analysis which many people took advantage of. We are looking at doing some more events like this with Nick, he is really keen on doing some more talks on different topics and to keep pushing the envelope to see what other services we can put together. If you want more info on when the next event may take place call the Gosforth store on 0191 213 5619.<div><br />
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</div>Up & Runninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16419959004812553295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918577496715680161.post-34286922623587497052011-10-30T13:12:00.000-07:002011-10-30T13:12:41.941-07:005k bunny run reportThe 3-race 5k series were called '5k bunny runs' as opposed to races so as to attract more beginner and fun runners to give it a go (which definately worked as we often stood around marshalling for 40minutes waiting for the last runner in!). They were ran over a decidely 'lumpy' course to add to the challenge, making sure a strong effort would be required from all. In total £300 of proceeds went to a cause where £300 could make a genuine difference- Wateraid <a href="http://www.wateraid.org/uk/">http://www.wateraid.org/uk/</a> <br />
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So some good money to charity, some new converts to running, some new friends of the store and plans to go bigger next year- happy days!<div><br />
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</div>Up & Runninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16419959004812553295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918577496715680161.post-61894399877031336102011-10-11T12:45:00.000-07:002011-10-11T12:45:32.677-07:00Chester Marathon race reportSunday Ooctober 9th saw myself competing at the <a href="http://www.chestermarathon.co.uk/">Chester marathon</a>. After abit of experimentation with my training I was interested to see what results I could produce from my 2.43 at London in April. The course description of "flat , fast course, ideal for pb's" was clearly aimed at mountain goats and people with two wheels but other than that it was a loverley scenic course , abit blustery but most importantly fantastic support from the crowd and organisers and a great amostsphere at the finnish area with the Chester racecourse.<br />
Having previously run marathons in London , Berlin and New York , it was great fun to do a lower key marathon (4000 runners as opposed to 40,000). I set off at a fairly comfortable pace and gradually reeled in the runners ahead of me. Training must of paid off as I did not struggle much till around 23 miles. I managed to ramp up my pace a tad in the last 1.5 miles finishing in 2.42.11 and clinching 6th place. Slightly slower than I wanted but considering the weather and course profile , a very pleasing performance. I now am gifted with the talent of walking like Douglas Baader for the next 48 hours.<br />
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report by Richard Lowson Manager at the UP AND RUNNING, <a href="http://york.upandrunning.co.uk/">YORK STORE</a></div>Up & Runninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16419959004812553295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918577496715680161.post-36570457695675703662011-10-11T12:40:00.000-07:002011-10-11T12:40:53.560-07:00Salomon Trail Team News<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">Salomon Trail Team News - Salomon athlete Lightfoot makes a welcome return to form</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">After a difficult 2011, Salomon International Team runner Ricky Lightfoot turned in one of the performances of his career to win the <a href="http://www.visitkielder.com/kielder-marathon">Salomon Kielder Marathon</a> in Northumberland, UK on Sunday. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">In a year which has seen Ricky struggle with injury, the 27-year old's season highlights had been a third place finish in the Olympus Marathon and a recent third position overall with partner Tom Owens at the Trans Rockies Race. They say that form is temporary and class is permanent however, and this was perfectly illustrated as he romped to a 10 minute win over GB international ultra runner Marcus Scotney. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Ricky's winning time of 2:35:16 for the full marathon distance can be put into perspective when compared to the course record of 2.29.10 held by Zak Kihara from Kenya - who himself is a 2.12 'city marathon' runner.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Following his imperious performance Ricky commented:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>"That was a lot tougher than I expected. Looking at the course profile beforehand I expected it to be rolling, but there we climbs where I really had to dig in. It's true that I am used to a lot more ascent and descent in races, and I am used to the technical aspects, but this was my first 'marathon' so it was unknown territory for me really."</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Speaking about his front-running tactics, he said:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>"The course was really enjoyable, and even though it was a bit wet out there it wasn't cold, so I could really get into my running early. I wanted to get a good strong pace going from the off and after about 50 metres realised that no one was really going to come with me, so it was head down and see what happens from there on!" </i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Head down it certainly was for the Cumbrian firefighter, as he simply ran away from the field. Going through halfway in 1.15.05 Ricky then settled in the tougher second half of the course and even had time to enjoy the beauty of his surroundings, concluding:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>"It was misty and damp, but I still had time to enjoy the course. I am sure that on a dry and clear day this must be one of the most beautiful marathons anywhere in the world, and even though it was wet out there the support was great out on the course, especially in the Dam area, where you really needed it in the last third of the race"</i>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Full results for the 2011 Salomon Kielder Marathon can be found at the <a href="http://www.winningtime.co.uk/index.php?page=results">Winning Time website</a>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">After a short break Ricky now heads to Malaysia for the <a href="http://climbathon.sabahtourism.com/2011/">Skyrunner Super Cup 2011</a> and the Kinabalu Climbathon race, one of the most difficult events of the season, on the 23rd of October.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Follow Ricky's and all of the Salomon Team's progress at <a href="http://www.salomonrunning.com/uk/">www.salomonrunning.com/uk</a> and the Trail Team blog at <a href="http://www.salomontrailteam.com/">www.salomontrailteam.com</a>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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Thanks to Matt Ward PR manager for the Salomon Trail Team for providing the updateUp & Runninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16419959004812553295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918577496715680161.post-53869143148286496972011-10-02T07:34:00.000-07:002011-10-02T07:34:10.582-07:00DECCA Nations International<u>England versus France, South Africa, China, USA, Poland, Germany, Spain, Russia - DECCA Nations International - Venue - Nice , France Date - 18th September Event - Mens 1500m Relay.</u><div><br />
</div><div>England Call-up for Andrew Wiles, New Marske Harriers and <a href="http://www.upandrunning.co.uk/">Up&Running </a>Super-Hero! Andrew was teamed with Richard Weir {leg-1}, Steve Fennell {Leg-2} Andrew {leg-3} , Ben Harding{Leg-4} against the above teams, with France attempting a new World Lead for the 1500m x 4 relay event. With an aggressive start by the French, and with Poland and Germany battling for 2nd and 3rd, Andrew was given the baton in 4th position, France were out of sight but Andrew was determined to pull back lost ground, which he did, sitting in on the Polish and German athletes for 3 laps, with 400m to go Andrew made a decisive move and over-took with a killer kick to drop the German and Polish athletes, taking England from 4th position to 2nd and leaving the opposition in his wake and handing over to Ben with a 10 meter advantage over Poland and then Germany - Ben held 2nd place until the last lap but couldnt hold off a strong charge from the Polish athlete and was just beaten at the line, giving England and the guys a well deserved bronze medal. Speaking afterwards with Andrew, he commented that he was very happy to have represented his country for the first time, and over-joyed that he helped bring back a bronze medal. Andrew has just started his winter training proper and is looking forward to the up coming Cross Country season and Team Road Relay's. We wish Andrew a injury free winter!</div><div><br />
</div><div>Mic Doughty Manager, <a href="www://darlington.upandrunning.co.uk">Up&Running, Darlington</a></div>Up & Runninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16419959004812553295noreply@blogger.com0