 Running just does not get better than this I promise you.....!! Welcome into our portal to everything you may need that is running related. We cover Races - Training and kit and where to buy it. We have links to sports injury clinic's and give running advice plus much much more... We hope that this site caters to all aspects of running - athletics and beyond. So please feel free to explore this great world of running from the comfort of your chair........
"The most comprehensive directory of British running sites and manifacturers and a good looking site. Nice Job!" - Tim Young - Running Co op.co.uk
"Excellent site - keep it up!" Graham Richards - Director - HILLY Clothing Ltd
We all need advice now and then - be it regading training - events to do - even the correct kit we all have questions to ask - but were to ge the answer...? We let us help and try to answer them for you - Contact ask@reason2run.co.uk and let us help you get the best from your running.
 Ransaker - The running shoes comparison that is the UK’s only running shoes comparison website that saves you time, money and benefits others by donating 50% of its revenue to charity.
 Sports Test Our services include a range of laboratory and/or field-based physiological tests, tailored to the athlete’s individual needs and sporting level. Testing can be undertaken at our head office in the West Midlands, or can be undertaken at a location suited to your needs.
 Boobydoo - Many women are still unaware that unrestricted breast movement during exercise can permanently stretch the ‘Coopers Ligament’ in the breast, causing the breast to sag. This stretching effect can be minimized by wearing the correct SPORTS BRA or supportive top. Booby Doo are specialist internet mail order suppliers of leading British and American sports bras that can help to prevent the damaging stretching of the ligament. No one would consider taking part in any sport or exercise without adequate equipment, i.e. safety headgear whilst riding or mountain biking, proper training shoes whilst running etc. Correct support bras are essential for the long term wellbeing of active women. www.boobydoo.co.uk
 www.shoeguide.co.uk At www.shoeguide.co.uk you can find the essential information on every training shoe you need to know about. Expert reviews rank and analyse each running shoe. The trainers are also sorted by various categories and criteria you can find the running shoe that is most suited to your needs. You can also sign up to write your own running shoe reviews on the footwear you have worn and to receive updates on the latest product news.
Adventure Racing The series is designed to offer a different experience for those wishing to take the challenge of running a marathon to the next level. All our marathons will be run in difficult environments to push runners just that little bit further. Across the Divide was established in 1996 by Mark and Karen Hannaford, using their many years of experience in organising expeditions and managing large events. Across The Divide has ten years of working closely with our charity clients to deliver exceptional worldwide challenges. Please visit Across the Divide for further information.
 www.purplepatchrunning.com - We believe that running, at every level, should be challenging, achievable and enjoyable. All too often, however, we get caught up in the day to day stresses and strains of fitting in runs, staying motivated, finding new routes, finding new running partners, achieving times, etc. At the end of the day, however, we feel better when we run than when we don’t so don’t let these niggles put you off your stride…...We at Purple Patch strive to offer you that extra something. Not ‘just a running weekend’ but a quality, informative, engrossing, fun weekend. Not ‘just coaching’ but targeted, innovative, personalised guidance. Racing events that challenge all your senses, not just your stopwatch (or wallet!). There is no better way to make sure that the time and effort you spend training is effective and appropriate than one-on-one Coaching. For a small monthly amount (about the same amount as you spend on your newspapers!) you can have a personalised programme and ongoing support & advice via email, telephone or face to face. We look forward to hearing from you …..Chris & Claire www.purplepatchrunning.com
 www.runinthesun.com We offer running holidays for all levels of ability of runner. From a simple weekend, 4, 5, or 7 night stay.Many runners stay with us and race during the week, as thereare many races every weekend, from April through to Dec.
 All guests have free membership to a local gym, which offers Yoga, Pilates, spinning, etc everyday of the week. Guests are free to use the classes and all the facilities the luxury gym has to offer. www.runinthesun.com
 Brian Smiths Running Gallery - If you run events in the Midlands Brian maybe a regular face on the finishline or at various vantage points around the course ready to capture the pain and anguish of your pained expresions or the delight and joy of a personal best performance. Brian with his trusty lens has built up an extensive photo gallery charting many of the best races and runners that the region can muster - Brian Smiths Running Gallery
 At approx 12:57 on Sunday 18th May 2008, Steve Edwards, a 45 year old athlete from the Cotswold town of Moreton In Marsh smashed the world record by running 10 marathons in 10 days in the fastest ever combined finish time - 35 hours 20 minutes which totally blew away the old record of 37 hours 39 minutes set last year. This new record equates to running each and every marathon in just 3 hours 32 minutes on each of the 10 days which means that every one of the total 262 miles was run in about 8 minutes. A truly staggering performance that will surely sit deservedly in the record books for some time to come
 Steve Edwards is back on the Marathon challenge of completing 500 marathons by 2012. Steve has recorded many mile stones his latest being his 100th sub 3.10 marathon recorded in Leicester 14/10/2007 - Read his report of his latest marathon here. Steve's next challenge is is 10 mathons in 10 days and to beat the record he help set last year. Help support his challenge here www.justgiving.com/steveedwards10in10
 Congratulations to Pauline a well deserved award and good friend of the site. The growth of women's running, one of the biggest sea changes in our sport over the past decade, is a complex phenomenon. There is no question, however, that a few significant seeds of that growth were planted in Devon in 1998, the year Pauline Beare co-founded the Women's Running Network (along with Penny Wiseman) with the goal of inspiring women of all ages to run.
The idea struck a cord, and from a handful of members based in Exeter, the network has grown into the largest group of women-only running clubs in the UK. Beare's passion and enthusiasm have been responsible for launching thousands of running careers.
"Its success," says Beare, "is based on a simple philosophy: living all women, whatever their age, size or ability, the opportunity to run together to improve their health, confidence and safety." www.womensrunningnetwork.co.uk
WBH, small, friendly club, catering for all abilities. If you are looking for Social/fun/fitness or competition, then please come along to one of our training nights. We meet at Aston University Recreation Grounds, Birmingham Road, Walsall, WS5 3LQ, 7.15pm every Wednesday. http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/westbromwichharriers
For more events goto Uk Events - Overseas Events
The Polaris Challenge is two days of self-supported mountain bike orienteering in wild country. Checkpoint locations are planned and mapped by experienced mountain bikers. Participants ride to visit as many of these checkpoints over the two day period. The three events always take place in late March, late June (or early July) and early October. www.polarischallenge.com
ICELAND LAUGAVEGUR ULTRA MARATHON.The "Laugavegur" course is one of the most beautiful in Iceland, stretching from Landmannalaugar in the highlands to Thorsmork, a natural reservation area. The area is famous for the yellow, orange and purple hues of the surrounding mountains.
The race blazes a trail through moss fields, meadows of wool grass, steam springs, and bizarre lava formations, where various blossoms defy the raw climate.
The race ends at Thorsmork, described as Iceland’s brightest pearl, surrounded by rugged mountains and beautiful glaciers. for more information contact julie@acrossthedivide.com
For more information contact www.adventure-racing.org
Taking adventure sports right into the streets, waterways and urban jungle of the UK's coolest cities, the Rat Race is an adventure event in which teams of three race in a multi-disciplined challenge of navigation, endurance, skills and guts. They will run, climb, mountain bike, kayak, abseil and navigate their way around a course that's only revealed hours before they begin. www.ratraceadventure.com
Taking adventure sports right into the streets, waterways and urban jungle of the UK's coolest cities, the Rat Race is an adventure event in which teams of three race in a multi-disciplined challenge of navigation, endurance, skills and guts. They will run, climb, mountain bike, kayak, abseil and navigate their way around a course that's only revealed hours before they begin. www.ratraceadventure.com
The Raasay Rumble is a new ten hour mountain bike enduro race that will challenge your prolonged climbing ability and test your technical agility. On Saturday soloists, pairs and teams of three will compete for overall ranking and use their skills to pick up climbing and technical primes along the way
For the first time in history, the Taj Mahal Marathon will be run in September 2008.Starting from the sleepy village of Niyamat Pur, the route follows a good tarmac road through beautiful rural countryside and villages, before joining the main highway to Agra. The highway runs through fertile fields dotted with eucalyptus trees and mango groves, and past small bazaars and hamlets lining the side of the road. With 7 km to go, we turn from the main highway and onto the secondary Fatehabad road, where we run past rickshaws and bullock carts until a picture perfect view of the Taj Mahal unfolds over the final kilometres. The final straight takes us into the heritage garden of the Taj Mehtab Bagh (Moon garden) on the banks of the Yamuna River, with direct views of the Taj Mahal - For more information contact julie@acrossthedivide.com
For more information contact www.adventure-racing.org
Taking adventure sports right into the streets, waterways and urban jungle of the UK's coolest cities, the Rat Race is an adventure event in which teams of three race in a multi-disciplined challenge of navigation, endurance, skills and guts. They will run, climb, mountain bike, kayak, abseil and navigate their way around a course that's only revealed hours before they begin. www.ratraceadventure.com
The Polaris Challenge is two days of self-supported mountain bike orienteering in wild country. Checkpoint locations are planned and mapped by experienced mountain bikers. Participants ride to visit as many of these checkpoints over the two day period. The three events always take place in late March, late June (or early July) and early October. www.polarischallenge.com
 So London have finally clinched the 2012 Olympics and as from 12.45pm on the 6th July 2005 the race is now on to bring the best games ever to the capital follow the progress at www.london2012.org or goto our 2012 Olympic page....Have you signed up as a volunteer yet...?
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