Undulating hills and some serious distance to be covered - our Shires & Spires Running Festival doesn't take any prisoners.Add in a day of scorching sun and high temperatures yesterday, and our runners had their work cut out.But while the Naseby-based race is famed for...
A new course record for the Rosebud Marathon was the highlight of a day when summer returned just in time for our Rose of the Shires event.Jose Santos knocked more than ten minutes off the previous best time for the marathon event as he claimed...
Featuring races from 10k to 35 miles, offering spectacular views of the Northamptonshire countryside and boasting a base at one of the most significant sites in British history, there is already a lot to get excited about when it comes to our Shires & Spires...
Yes, much as you might need a vacation, what you really want is a 'runcation'.And with international races proving expensive both in terms of entry and travel, why not check out what's on offer closer to home.With everything from the petrol head's pinnacle at Silverstone...
The TV is full of Christmas adverts and we are all starting to want some figgy pudding. Yes, like it or not the festive season is almost here and the world is letting us know.But while most people are thinking about dusting down the Christmas...
"It’s a dangerous business, going out of your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to."The above quote will probably be familiar to fans of The Hobbit and The Lord...
Dorando Pietri is yards from the finish line of the London Olympic Marathon. From achieving a victory which years of training has prepared him for. But everything is about to change. The year is 1908 and as Pietri (pictured above in the race) approaches London's White City...
Times have changed. Back in the day, ultra marathon runners would be left to rely on a map and compass - alongside the occasional aid station or marker - as they endeavoured not to add extra miles on to already crazy distances. As race organisers, we...
It was great to see so many strong, inspirational women taking part in our Shires & Spires event last month.It's one of my favourite events and always brings together a wide-range of runners, coupled with a fantastic atmosphere and the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside - this year...
Race day. You turn up, grab your number, have a laugh with your friends, complete those last minute stretches.And then...