Five years ago, Owen Jones’ life was only heading one way. Caught in the grip of alcoholism, Owen was struggling to see positives in anything, with the effects of drink becoming “more and more of a problem”. Despite already being a runner - “I started running ten...
I may not have a beard and a Patagonia Trucker Cap, but I am an ultra runner.My lack of the seemingly obligatory kit is telling. I didn't grow up wanting to run silly distances, or to encourage others to do.But that's what has happened.And this...
RACE REPORT BY KERRIE PEARSONSometimes the weather on race day can betray what a course holds in store for you.This year's Rose of the Shires was just such an event.The day dawned bright and sunny, with the run's Brixworth Country Park start looking resplendent.But when...
Ask most experienced runners to have a rummage through their wardrobes and they’ll probably find a pile of largely unused and unloved race t-shirts.There are so many races these days that the humble t-shirt has become somewhat humdrum.Perhaps more importantly, there are serious issues being...
Our flagship half-marathon, The Amazing Northampton Run, returns to the town on Sunday, September 15.We're really excited to see the race near its second outing, with one of the aspects of Northampton it allows us to celebrate being our amazing - and all too often...
Not all races are born equal. Our Capital to Country five-day, 123-mile ultra marathon through Nepal certainly isn't. One of the runners in last year's inaugural event even called it a cross between the Marathon des Sables and the Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc. Now that's what you call...
Meeting an old friend brings an unexplainable rejuvenation to your soul. Or so they say. Or to be entirely accurate, so Google says when you search for quotes on meeting up with old friends. Which is all a very long-winded way of saying that everyone gathered at...
I don't usually like to start a post asking people to sign-up to two of the most picturesque, fun and challenging ultra marathons around by talking about history - but bear with me.As some of you may know, Northamptonshire formed a central part of the...
When we're not putting on races on two legs, we're doing so with two wheels. Our Cyclosportive event, the Tour De Northamptonshire, is new for 2024, and entries are now open. This Northamptonshire sportive takes place on Sunday, June 9 over three distances. The X 'Tour of the Villages' takes in...
Last Friday was International Women’s Day, a chance to celebrate women’s achievements and the positive impact they have in every area of society. This year’s key theme was inspiring inclusion, and it’s an idea which is too often sadly lacking in the running world. Despite being just...