Rainbow Run – Free, Virtual Saturday 5k Series
More virtual race news today as DB Max are holding their fifth Rainbow Run. It’s a free to enter 5k Saturday run to make sure you kept that weekly habit going until we can get back to the parks.
Climb Mont Blanc with the Always Aim High Virtual Events Staircase30 Challenge and more
Introducing the Always Aim High Virtual Events – The Welsh based events team bring you a set of challenges that will give you a goal to aim for and real rewards along the way wherever you are located.
“Luck of the Irish” is coming this weekend – 22 – 24 May 2020
Castle Virtual Series are on track to raise £10,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support. Help them meet their target by competing in a duathlon, run only or cycle only race this weekend, 22 – 24th May.
Saucony has launched its fastest ever running shoe, the Endorphin Pro
Looking to chase PBs and become a faster version of yourself? Then Saucony has the answer. Introducing the all new Endorphin Pro – its fastest ever running shoe.
First look: GORE Run Apparel
We take a look at some of the new range from performance-wear brand GORE. As the warmer weather threatens to arrive here in the UK we tested a GORE R3 Partial GORE-TEX INFINIUM Jacket, GORE R5 2in1 Shorts and the GORE R5 Shirt.
Hackney Moves Launches Virtual Solo Running Challenge In Support Of Local Charities – Hackney Moves For Heroes
Hackney Moves launches a brand-new solo running challenge – Hackney Moves For Heroes.
Great Run Solo Raises Over £20,000 For The NHS In First Week
There has been an amazing response to #GreatRunSolo, with over 2,500 people joining the challenge in the first week, helping to raise over £20,000 for the NHS Charities Together COVID-19 Urgent Appeal.
Stay at Home Staveley Runs for Lake District Calvert Trust and the Cumbria COVID-19 Response Fund
On Saturday 9th May, the day that would have marked their Staveley event, Lakeland Trails held their first ever virtual event with their partners, inov-8. With their running events delayed until later in the year the idea behind the virtual event was to keep runners motivated and connected, with the goal of raising money for charity. 524 runners took up the challenge.
24 New Zwift Workouts & Improved Meetup Functionality
Zwift, the global online training platform, has released 24 new workouts. 16 new run workouts and 8 cycle workouts are being introduced into the game as stand-alone workouts. Ongoing improvements to the game continue with MeetUps with better functionality – invite up to 100 people, more world choices and meet-up only view.
SPAR in the running to help communities be more active
The Running Bee Foundation today announced that The City of Preston 10K will now be known as theSPAR City of Preston 10K.
The 2.6 Challenge Sets New Record For Charities
A record total of 3,961 charities got behind The 2.6 Challenge, making the campaign to help save the UK’s charities the biggest collective fundraising effort ever in the UK – and it is believed in the world – and the total raised has now passed the £10 million mark.
First Look: Socks to Save the World
Rockay was created by runner Daniel Chabert who saw the need for a sustainable clothing company to produce great quality products whilst doing their bit for the planet.
Realtime Metabolic Testing with Lumen
A new electronic device called Lumen has arrived via the Indiegogo funding platform and is out in the wild. We have a test unit and we will be trying it out but in the meantime here’s a bit of background into how it works and what’s involved.
Virtual Running Challenge Launched In Aid Of NHS Charities Together
The Great Run Company has launched #GreatRunSolo, a brand new virtual running challenge encouraging the public to stay healthy, be active and run solo to raise vital funds for the NHS Charities Together COVID-19 Urgent Appeal.
Tameside’s Legendary Tour Goes Virtual!
Running Bee Foundation is launching the Virtual Tour of Tameside, in replacement of this year’s four day running challenge.