What has happened to our domestic running scene since the 1980s?
Autumn has always been a favourite time for me when it comes to running. However, it was also one of those times when I used to think about getting in one more good quality marathon. What with Mark’s...
View ArticleGYRR East Coast 10k
Great Yarmouth Road Runners are pleased to announce that the Great Yarmouth East Coast 10k returns again in 2017 on Sunday 15th October 10.30am. The popular accurately measured route takes you along...
View ArticleTrowse 10k – 22nd October
This 10k road race is based at the Norfolk Snowsports Club in Whitlingham Lane, Trowse on the southern outskirts of Norwich. The first twelve editions took place on Easter Sunday but now it’s held...
View ArticleBakers & Larners of Holt 10km
Bakers & Larners of Holt 10km. 10:30am – Sunday 29th October 2017. Gresham School, Holt NR25 6EA This popular end of season race, suitable for all abilities, has sold out quickly in the last 2...
View ArticleNeil Featherby: When it comes to your training sometimes basic is best
My column of two weeks ago created some debate why race standards at club level have dropped off during the last two to three decades despite an upturn in the amount of people now participating in the...
View ArticleNeil Featherby: How healthy is running and why you should be checked out...
With the current running boom and recent events whereby two of Norfolk’s top runners collapsed whilst racing, I have been asked by several people who run and of course those who don’t just how healthy...
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Neil Featherby: Why you should consider taking up canicross
After my fairly in-depth columns during the last month, I’ve decided to write about some of the lighter aspects of running, particularly when it comes to the many fun events which have become so...
View ArticleScenic 7 – Sunday 12th November
The most picturesque 7 mile race in Suffolk! The Stowmarket Striders Scenic 7 is a relatively flat 7 mile course with only a couple of undulations. The course starts at Mid Suffolk Leisure Centre and...
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Neil Featherby: It’s time to put the pride back in the Norfolk vest
With the track season over and done with and most of the road races now finished until the New Year, it’s that time of year again where middle and long distance athletes turn their attention to putting...
View ArticleNeil Featherby: Tireless work of Brendon Byrne has been crucial to the...
The response to the appointments of local athletes Chris Merrylees and Dominic Blake as the new managers of the Norfolk Cross-Country team has been overwhelmingly positive. So much so that entries for...
View ArticleThe Adnams Southwold 10k Run – Sunday 26th November
The date for the 2017 Adnams Southwold 10k run is Sunday 26th November. For all of the information about this race event visit our friends at http://adnams.co.uk/about/the-adnams-southwold-10k-run/
View ArticleVolunteers are the unsung heroes of grassroots running…so please get involved
Funding announcements for Team GB athletes always creates controversy. There’s the debate over which athletes would benefit most from receiving such grants along with a little criticism about certain...
View ArticleThere is a need to find best of both worlds at local events
Being involved with running and runners on a daily basis, I have to say there has been a fair bit of debate in certain quarters about the decline in standards in so many of our local road races this...
View ArticleTURKEY TROT – December 10th
The 2017 Turkey Trot, kindly sponsored by Galloper Wind Farm Ltd, will place on Sunday 10th December, starting at 11am at the Beccles Sports Centre, Ringsfield Road. The Turkey Trot is an undulating 10...
View ArticleBuxton Fun Run – Sunday 10th
A multi terrain scenic run through beautiful countryside in December. There are prizes for the best fancy dress - adults and children, and also a raffle. Check out some of the photos of great outfits...
View ArticleNeil Featherby: Forget your GPS watch…THIS is now how to measure a course’s...
Neil Featherby: Forget your GPS watch...THIS is now how measure a course’s distance If a reaction gets people talking for the good of the sport then everyone wins. However, and what is for sure is that...
View ArticleGoing The Distance – Pete Johnson
Every Month we now feature one of the Sportlink team for a Q&A. We kick off with Pete Johnson. When did you first start to run? I started to run in 1986 with a fun run as we didn’t have park runs...
View ArticleWinter Running Tips
As soon as the clocks go back and the darkness of night out weighs that of the light of day along with a drop in temperature, for many this is off putting when it comes to finding the motivation to...
View ArticleADVENT DEALS ARE BACK!
DAILY ADVENT DEALS This year our Christmas daily advent deals are back! You loved them so much last year we're doing it all over again. Every morning we are announcing the special daily ADVENT DEAL -...
View ArticleNeil Featherby: What makes a great running coach?
Running expert Neil Featherby explains what makes a great coach and why it’s so important to have a wealth of experience to call upon. When working with runners, I always try to find out what motivates...
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