Steve Haywood Health & Fitness http://www.steve-haywood.com Serving Castleford, Wakefield, Pontefract, Leeds and Barnsley in Yorkshire Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:10:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 en Race Calendar 2009 - North of England and Beyond http://www.steve-haywood.com/race-calendar-2009-north-of-england-and-beyond/91/ http://www.steve-haywood.com/race-calendar-2009-north-of-england-and-beyond/91/#comments Mon, 29 Sep 2008 21:51:51 +0000 admin http://www.steve-haywood.com/?p=91 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Race Calendar 2009 - North of England and Beyond", url: "http://www.steve-haywood.com/race-calendar-2009-north-of-england-and-beyond/91/" });]]> Here are races in Northern England and beyond for the rest of the year. We’ve omitted all those races that we found to be full, cancelled or closed to new entries. All of the local races are fairly close to Yorkshire with some of the larger races from further away also listed. We will keep updating this page.

Steve Haywood is able to assist with training for every distance and will often know organisers and routes if you wish to prepare for a particular race. Click here to contact Steve.

  • Thursday 1st January 2009: 11:15am CLEETHORPES NEW YEAR’S DAY 10K
    • Cleethorpes Cricket Club, Chichester Road, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire DN35 0HZ
    • PLEASE NOTE: if entries are received after December 19 then race numbers or details will not be posted out - they will need to be collected from registration on the day. CLOSING DATE for entries will be 23rd December
    • Entries in advance only £7.50 / £9.50
    • James Woodhouse: 01472 822 634
      Mobile: 07599 934 642
      Email: james@selvic.co.uk
    • Click here for more information.
  • Brass Monkey Half Marathon, York
  • 18th January 2009: BRASS MONKEY
  • Saturday 14 February: 11am NEWCASTLE 10K VALENTINES LOVE RUN
    • Plus 5k family fun run - fancy dress welcome
    • Gosforth Park Racecourse, Newcastle Upon Tyne
    • All money to charity: www.actionduchenne.org where entry forms are also available
    • £15 in advance, £20 on the day
    • Enquiries: Vici Richardson: 07920 723 494 Email: Vici@actionduchenne.org
  • Sunday 15th February: 12pm THE NJT SUPPPLIES LIVERSEDGE HALF MARATHON
    • Roberttown Community Centre, Roberttown Common, Liversedge, West Yorkshire WF15 7LS
    • No entries on the day
    • £8 affiliated £10 unaffiliated
    • Peter Knott: 01924 401 147
      Evening telephone: M Childe 01924 400 125
      Email: petek.genesys@btconnect.com
    • Entry form here at Roberttown Road Runners
  • Sunday 22nd February: 11am START FITNESS GREAT NORTH WEST HALF MARATHON
    • Blackpool, FY1
    • Entries in advance only: £15 / £17
    • Contact: Ron McAndrew: ron@blackpoolmarathon.com
    • Entries here.
  • Sunday 8th March: 11am STANLEY PARK 10K
  • Sunday 29th March: 9am EPILEPSY ACTION BRADFORD 10K
    • Centenary Square, Bradford, BD1 1HY
    • A mass-participation 10K road race through the heart of Bradford for the national charity, Epilepsy Action, the UK’s largest member-led epilepsy charity. The event is now in its second year and is supported by Bradford City Council and Airedale Athletics. The course, which starts and ends in Bradford’s stunning Centenary Square, covers a flat route, ideal for serious runners and first timers alike.
    • £13 affiliated / £15 unaffiliated: entries in advance only
    • Click here for entries and more information.
  • Sunday 26th April: 9am BOLTON 10K
    • Leverhulme Park, Long Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester BL2 6EB
    • 2k fun run
    • £7/£9 advance £10 on the day
    • Race contact: Nick Howarth: 07827 367 300 Email: nicholas.howarth@btinternet.com
    • Click here for information and race entries.
  • Sunday 26th April: 9.30am SHEFFIELD HALF-MARATHON
    • Plus 3k family fun run
    • Medals and t-shirts for all entrants
    • Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield
    • Advance: £16/£18 on the day £19/£21 plus £1 extra for results to be posted to you
    • Contact: Ian Thomas: 0114 230 8429 Email: info@sheffieldmarathon.com
    • For information and entries click here.
  • Sunday 10th May: 11am LARWOOD HEALTHY HEARTS 10K
    • Hewitt Arms, Shireoaks, Worksop, Nottinghamshire S81 8LT
    • This race incorporates a beautiful scenic route, taking in the local aerodrome, the Yorkshire/Nottinghamshire, and Derbyshire county borders. Passage through some quaint villages, and interesting award winning canal side stretch with boat marina - superb running.
    • Click here for more information and race entry.
  • Sunday 17th May: 10.30am BRATHAY WINDERMERE MARATHON
    • Brathay Hall, Ambleside, Lake District, LA22 0HP
    • This is one of Europe’s most distinctive marathon events. The course is a complete circuit of Windermere (England’s largest lake) with exhilarating views of the lake, woodland and surrounding hills.
    • Entries in advance only £30 affiliated £32 unaffiliated
    • Scott Umpleby: 015394 39730 Email: marathon@brathay.org.uk
    • Entries and info here.
  • Sunday 21 June: 2pm 45TH CLASSIC FRECKLETON HALF-MARATHON
    • Bush Lane Playing Fields, Freckleton, Preston, Lancashire PR4 1SB
    • £11/£13 - £1 discount for online entries
    • The Freckleton Half Marathon is the oldest half marathon in the UK, and there is only one older half marathon in the world (in Luxembourg). The Mens Half Marathon started in 1964 and the Womens in 1976. In 2005 the first Fun Run was also held.
    • Click here for more information

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  • Wednesday 4 June: 7pm SPENCER’S DASH
  • Thursday 5 June: 7.15pm BOWDEN 5K
  • Thursday 5 June FULL BRONTE 5
  • Thursday 5 June: 7:45pm HARROGATE LEAGUE - RACE 3
    • hosted by Thirsk & Sowerby Harriers. No unattached runners - only open to affiliated clubs due to race licensing - check before attending. Click here for more details.
  • Saturday 7 June: 10:30am WHARFEDALE OFF ROAD MARATHON
  • Saturday 7 June: 11am WHARFEDALE OFF ROAD HALF MARATHON
  • Saturday 7 June PEN Y GHENT (FELL) RACE
  • Saturday 7 June KIRKBY MALZEARD 10K
  • Sunday 8 June: 10.30am THE RYDER RUN 5K
  • Sunday 8 June: Women 10.30am, Men 11.00am: HAREWOOD HOUSE CHASE
  • Sunday 8 June: 11am LEEDS PULSE RACE
  • Wednesday 11 June OTLEY 10
  • Wednesday 11 June: 7.45pm YORKS VETS GRAND PRIX
  • Friday 13 June: 7.15pm DUNHAM PARK 5K
  • Saturday 14 June DURISDEER
  • Sunday 15 June: 8am BRADFORD MILLENNIUM WAY RELAY
  • Sunday 15 JuneL 11am RACE FOR LIFE 5K
  • Sunday 15 June: 2pm RACE FOR LIFE 5K
  • Sunday 15 June : 2pm RACE FOR LIFE 5K
  • Tue 17 June (tbc) 7.30pm YORKS VETS GRAND PRIX
  • Tuesday 17 June: 7.45pm HARROGATE LEAGUE - RACE 4
    • hosted by Leeds Bradford Triathlon Club venue possibly Garforth Leisure Centre. No unattached runners - only open to affiliated clubs due to race licensing - check before attending. Click here for more details.
  • Saturday 21 June: 3pm ALFRED HULME GREAT HILL FELL RACE
  • Saturday 21 June: 4pm RACE FOR LIFE 5K
  • Saturday 21 June: 4.30pm LYMM 5K ROAD RACE & 2K FUN RUN
  • Sunday 22 June: 10.30am RACE FOR LIFE 5K
  • Sunday 22 June: 10.30am RACE FOR LIFE 5K
  • Sunday 22 June: 11am BURNLEY BOYS CLUB 10K
  • Sunday 22 June: 11.15am HORWICH 5K
    • (British Masters Champs) Leisure Centre, Victoria Road, Horwich, Lancashire. Click here for more details - or here. ***CLOSING DATE: SUNDAY 15 JUNE 2008 … NO LATE ENTRIES***
  • Sunday 22 June: 12.50pm HORWICH CARNIVAL 5K
  • Sunday 22 June : 2.30pm RACE FOR LIFE 5K
  • Sunday 22 June : 2.30pm RACE FOR LIFE 5K
  • Saturday 28 June BLACKSTONE EDGE
  • Saturday 28 June EUROPEAN VETS MOUNTAIN RUNNING CHAMPS
  • Sunday 29 June: 10am HEPWORTH DRYAD
    • Approx 5 Mile multi-terrain Run (Permit No 10496) in and around the beautiful country side of Hepworth Village, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. Start at Foster Place. Male or Female - Club Runners £6.50 unattached £8.50-OR £10 on the day- age on day 16 - upwards. ALL PROCEEDS TO CHARITY of Professor Lord Robert Winston. Download entry forms here or e-mail paulamoss@xln.co.uk Supported by Up&Running Huddersfield
  • Sunday 29 June RAINTON 10K
  • Tuesday 1 July: 7.45pm HARROGATE LEAGUE - RACE 5
    • hosted by Swaledale Road Runners. No unattached runners - only open to affiliated clubs due to race licensing - check before attending. Click here for more details.
  • Wednesday 2 July: 7pm SPENCER’S DASH
  • Wednesday 2 July: 7.30pm THOMPSON BROTHERS OFFERTON 10K
    • Starting and finishing on the Woodbank Stadium track, the home of Stockport Harriers. This testing race is run on the flat tarmaced paths within Woodbank Park and the hilly tarmaced paths of neighbouring Vernon Park over three laps.
    • Entry on the night £7/9
    • Click here for more details
  • Wednesday 2 July: 7:30pm TYNEDALE 10K
    • Held each July, mid week, this fast, flat scenic route is run on minor roads and tracks starting in Ovington and finishing in Ovingham, via Wylam, Low Prudhoe and Tyne Riverside Countryside Park.
    • A Pie and Peas Supper is available after the race and is included in the entry fee. There are also generous prizes in both senior and veteran categories as well as for teams.
    • Postal entries are now closed but there will be entries available on the night at Ovingham Middle School.
    • Click here to visit Tynedale Harriers website or here for the entry form.
  • Wednesday 2 July: 7.30pm FOREST PARK LADIES’ 5K
  • Thursday 3 July: 7.30pm CALDERDALE VILLAGE SUPPER RUN
    • near Garstang, Lancashire 4 miles approx - supper to all finishers 2008 entry fee: £3.50 +£1 on the day (pay “Road Races (Caldervale Supper Run)”) Contact: Steve Ashcroft, 36 Brook Place, Preston PR2 1TE - tel. 01772 723264
    • For more details click here.
  • Saturday 5 July: 2pm THE CARR LANE CHALLENGE
    • Wrose Carnival, Shipley, nr. Bradford An updated version of the traditional Carr Lane Run. This is a scenic trail race of approx. 5 miles culminating in a finish running up the notorious and infamous Carr Lane (a hill of approx .6 mile with a 1 in 6 gradient). Starts and finishes at the Wrose Carnival Ground, Bradford. Held in series with the “Baildon Carnival Canter” (12/7).
    • 2008 entry fees: £4.99 (to “Wrose Carnival Committee”) No extra on day but race limit is 150. c/d 21/6
    • Contact: Carr Lane Challenge, Race Secretary, 1B Plumpton Gardens, Wrose, Bradford BD2 1PF
    • Click here for more details.
  • Saturday 5 July BURN VALLEY HALF MARATHON
  • Saturday 5 July OSMOTHERLEY PHOENIX
  • 5-6 July BRITISH MASTERS TRACK & FIELD CHAMPS
    • Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
  • Sunday 6 July: 9.30am CITY OF MANCHESTER 10K
  • Sunday 6 July: 10.30am RACE FOR LIFE 5K
  • Sunday 6 July: 10.30am RACE FOR LIFE 5K
  • Sunday 6 July: 11am YORKS VETS GRAND PRIX
  • Sunday 6 July: 11am THORPE EDGE FESTIVAL 10K
  • Sunday 6 July: 11.30am ALEXANDRA PARK 5K
  • Sunday 6 July: 2.30pm RACE FOR LIFE 5K
  • Sunday 6 July: 2.30pm RACE FOR LIFE 5K
  • Sunday 6 July: 3.15pm THIRSTY THREE MULTI TERRAIN RACE
  • Tuesday 8 July: 7.30pm JANE TOMLINSON CANAL RUN
  • Thursday 10th July: 7.15pm (Children’s Race 6.15pm) THE ANGEL VIEW RUN
    • Course starting and finishing near the Angel View Hotel over undulating cross country and old railway tracks (Approx. 5 miles). Plus under 11’s, 13’s & 15’s. £6 entry £8 unattached, £2 extra for on-the-day. Click here for more details.
  • Sunday 13 July: 11am RACE FOR LIFE 5K
  • Sunday 13 July: 2.30pm RACE FOR LIFE 5K
  • Sunday 13 July: 3pm RACE FOR LIFE 5K
  • Sunday 13 July CATTERICK 10K
  • Tuesday 15 July: 7.30pm HARROGATE LEAGUE - HANDICAP & PRESENTATION
    • hosted by Ripon Runners. No unattached runners - open to affiliated clubs only - check Harrogate Road League website before attending. Click here for more information.
  • Wednesday 16 July: 7.30pm ROYTON TRAIL
  • Friday 18 July: 7.15pm WASHBURN RELAY
  • Saturday 19th July: 10am YORKSHIRE WOLDS HALF MARATHON
    • Show Field, Bishop Wilton (14 miles east of York)
    • £8.00 for UKA club members + £1.00 for entries posted after 30th June and for entries on the day. £10.00 for unattached runners + £1.00 for entries posted after 30th June and for entries on the day.
    • Cheques payable to “Bishop Wilton Show 2008” with SAE to “Race Registrar, 7 St. Martin’s Close, Fangfoss, York. YO41 5RA” Telephone number (01759) 368315.
    • Click here for more details.
  • Saturday 19th July: 4pm BURTONWOOD 5 MILE ROAD RACE & FUN RUN
  • Sunday 20 July : 11am RACE FOR LIFE 5K
  • Sunday 20 July: 11am THE GRAVY 6
  • Sunday 20 July: 3pm RACE FOR LIFE 5K
  • Sunday 20 July KENTMERE
  • (fell race) (English Champs race 4 of 6). Click here for more details.
  • Sunday 20 July BURTON LEONARD 10K
  • Sunday 27 July: 11am ROUND HILL FELL RACE
  • Sunday 27 July: 11am JAMES HERRIOT COUNTRY TRAIL RUN
  • Sunday 27 July: 11am MOONRAKER 10K
  • Sunday 27 July DOWNLAND ULTRA CHALLENGE
  • (off road: 30 miles) Sussex (part of the 2008 Vasque Ultra Running Championships). Click here for more information.
  • Wednesday 30 July: 7.30pm YORKS VETS GRAND PRIX - RACE 8
  • Saturday 2 August BORROWDALE
    • (fell race) (British Champs race 5 of 6 & English Champs race 5 of 6) Click here for more information.
      ***ENTRIES OPEN ON SAT 31 MAY AND CLOSE ON MON 7 JULY***
  • Sun 3 August OTLEY AC 25TH ANNIVERSARY SPORTS DAY
  • Sunday 3 August: 10.30am IDLE TRAIL RACE
    • Start/race HQ: Grove Sports Centre, WoodHouse Grove School, Apperley Bridge, Bradford.
    • Distance:10k Aprrox: Scenic route on towpath, bridleway, paths and private roads. Excellent facilities.
    • Entry Details: UKA Club Members £7, Unattached Runners £9 + £1 extra on the day, if race limit of 400 not reached.
    • Contact: Davina Smith 01274 615003 for further details.
    • Click here for more details.
  • Sunday 3 August: 11.30am ALEXANDRA PARK 5K
  • Wednesday 6 August: 7pm SPENCER’S DASH
  • 7-10 August BRITISH TRANSPLANT GAMES
  • Saturday 9 August: 1.30pm ARNCLIFFE FETE 4
    • Arncliffe Village Green, Littondale, Skipton, BD23 5QA
    • Contact: Mike Critchley, 0161 766 8086, mikeandgill@dsl.pipex.com
    • £4/£6 - £5/£7 on the day
    • Last year’s winning time 20.24 - flat road course.
  • Saturday 9 August DEVIL O’THE HIGHLANDS 43 MILE FOOTRACE
  • Sunday 10 August : 11am ASKERN 10
  • Sunday 10 August: 11.30am BELLE VUE RACERS DEBDALE PARK 7K
  • Sunday 10 August : Noon FIGHTING CANCER 5K
  • Sunday 10 August: 2.30pm BINGLEY SHOW TRAIL RACE
  • Sunday 10 August JIM DINGWALL ELLOUGHTON 10K
  • Monday 11 August: 7pm - BROWN WARDLE HILL 5 MILE RACE
  • Wednesday 13 August: 7.30pm FRANK HODSON SADDLEWORTH 6
    • Churchill playing fields, Greenfield, Oldham
    • £5/£7 + £1 on the day
    • Cheques payable to: Oldham and Royton Harriers and AC
    • Entries to: Brian Varley, 8 Whittle Drive, Shaw, OLDHAM OL2 8TJ
    • E-mail enquiries: info@saddleworth6.org.uk
    • Click here for more details
  • Sunday 17 August : 10.30am - BIRCHWOOD 10K & FUN RUN
  • Wednesday 20 August: 7pm - CINNAMON LODGE CHASE
  • Thursday 21 August : 7.30pm - YORKS VETS GRAND PRIX - RACE 9
  • Saturday 23 August: 5pm BURNSALL CLASSIC FELL RACE
  • Saturday 23 August: 5.30pm WEST WITTON FEAST FELL RACE
    • Meet 5.30pm at playing fields
    • DL8, Near Leyburn, North Yorkshire
    • Steep ascent up Penhill, participants given an hour to complete
    • Stay around for the Burning of Bartle at 9pm - village singing and bonfire. Throughout the day there will be home-produce competitions, dog shows and children’s activities.
  • Monday 25 August: 1.30pm SPOFFORTH GALA TRAIL RACE 10K

  • Tuesday 26 August: 7.30pm LITTLEBOROUGH LIONS 5K FUN RUN
    • Conservative Club, Peel Street, Littleborough, near Rochdale
    • £3/£4 Juniors £2.50/£3.50
    • Contact: Jack Mills, 33 Laburnum Way, Littleborough, Lancashire OL15 8RL - tel: 01706 376141
    • Click here for more details
  • Saturday 30 August : DUFTON
  • Sunday 31 August: 10am SANDAL CASTLE MULTI TERRAIN 10K
    • A scenic one lap course within Pugneys Country Park and visiting the 12th Century Sandal Castle. Course approximately 10km, of which 95% is off road.
    • £9.50/£11.50 - £11.50/£13.50 on the day
    • Click here for more details
  • Sunday 31 August: 10am CHESTERFIELD SPIRE 10 & DERBYSHIRE TIMES FUN RUN
    • Holmebrook Valley Park, Newbold, Chesterfield, S40
    • Undulating/hilly, rural road course.
    • £8/£10 advance, £10/£12 on the day (affiliated / non-affiliated)
    • Colin Sinnott, Race Secretary, North Derbyshire RC
      9 Caudwell Close
      New Tupton
      Chesterfield
      Derbyshire
      S42 6DL
      Day telephone: 01246 864 361
      Evening telephone: 01246 864 361
      Email: colin.e.sinnott@btopenworld.com
    • Click here for more information and entry form
  • Sunday 31 August: 11am STAVELEY STAMPEDE
  • Tuesday 2nd September: 7pm GALLOWVIDIAN DUMFRIES 10K ROAD RACE
  • Wednesday 3rd September: 6.30pm GOSFORTH 10K
    • Playing Field, Gosforth, Seascale, Cumbria
    • £5/£7 advance or on the day
    • Mel Gould, Blengdale Runners AC
      91 Meadowfield
      Gosforth
      Seascale
      Cumbria
      CA20 1HU
      Evening telephone: 01946 725 693
      Email: webmaster@blengdalerunners.co.uk
    • Click here for race info & entry
  • Wednesday 3rd September: 7pm WATERGATE 5K
    • Course: A fast 2 lap course on tracks - certified accurate by the AAA/RRC (cert 08/002). Ravensdene Lodge Hotel. Click here for more details.
  • Wed 3 September : 7pm - SPENCER’S DASH
  • Saturday 6th September: 11am ILLUMINATIONS 10K
    • Hilton Hotel, North Promenade, Blackpool, FY1
    • £7/£9 advance, £10 on the day
    • Ron McAndrew, Organiser, SRH Promotions
      55 poulton Road
      Blackpool
      Lancashire
      FY3 7DS
      Day telephone: 01253 395976
      Email: ron@blackpoolmarathon.com
  • Sat 6 September: Noon - BULLOCK SMITHY
    • (off road: 56 miles) Hazel Grove Scout HQ, Stockport, near Manchester (noon)
      (part of the 2008 Vasque Ultra Running Championships) Click here for more details
  • Sat 6 September WORLD MASTERS MOUNTAIN RUNNING CHAMPS
  • Sunday 7th September 9.30am MIZUNO TRAFFORD 10K
    • Partington Leisure Centre, Chapel Lane, Partington, M31 4ES
    • Fast and flat, this popular 10K is ideal for both the serious athlete chasing personal best times, and first-time racers looking for a flatter course.
    • Click here for more information and race entry
  • Sunday 7 September: 10.30am STAINLAND 7
    • A 7 mile road race around the scenic hills & valleys of Stainland,starting and finishing at The Red Lion Pub, 400 Stainland Rd, Halifax, HX4 9HU.
    • £7/£9 +£1 on the day
    • For race enquiries email stainland7@stainlandlions.com or call Gavin Dodd on 07770342116
    • Click here for more details and go to “club races”
  • Sunday 7 September GREAT YORKSHIRE RUN
  • Sunday 7 September: 10.30am THE RYDER RUN 5K
  • Sunday 7 September: 11.30am ALEXANDRA PARK 5K
  • Sunday 7 September LEEDS HALF MARATHON
  • Sunday 13th September: 11.30am PENISTONE SHOW 10K
    • Penistone, Barnsley, S36
    • Penistone Show is the largest one-day agricultural show in the North. A great day out for families with plenty to see. Free show entry for all runners and free car parking.
    • £7/£9, £8/£10 on the day.
    • Sue Higham, Race Secretary, Penistone Footpath Runners & AC
      Horsley House
      Hunshelf Bank
      Stocksbridge
      Sheffield
      S. Yorks
      S36 2BS
      Evening telephone: 0114 288 2578
      Email: suehigham1@yahoo.com
    • Click here for more information and race entry form
  • 13 -14 September BRITISH MASTERS DECATHLON/HEPTATHLON CHAMPS
  • Sunday 14 September: 10am “ATHLETE MATTERS” WORSLEY 4.5
    • (multi-terrain) Worsley Physio Clinic, Beesley Green, Manchester
    • 2k fun run 11am
    • EMAIL info@athletematters.com for more information or telephone 0161 702 9474
    • Click here for website
  • Sunday 14 September: 10am YORKSHIREMAN OFF-ROAD MARATHON
  • Sunday 14 September: 10.30am YORKSHIREMAN HALF MARATHON
  • Sunday 14 September: 10:30am SETTLE LOOP TOUGH TRAIL RACE
  • Sunday 14 September: 11am TYNEDALE 10 MILE JELLY ROAD RACE
    • Held every September, 2 weeks before the Great North Run, this race proves popular for final Great North preparations. This race is an undulating and scenic route on along minor rural roads, from Hexham to Ovingham.
    • Prior to the race, transportation is available from the finish to the registration area and baggage transportation is avavailable from the registration area to the finish of the race.
    • Free Jelly Teas, included in the race fee, are available to all runners at the finish. There are also generous prizes in both senior and veteran categories as well as for teams. An additional bonus subvention will be paid for new course records. Currently they are; Paul Cuskin 48:49 (1992) and Lynne Harding 56:39 (1992).
    • HEXHAM  10 (British Masters Championships) is included in this event Read more here
    • Click here to visit the Tynedale Harriers’ Race page or here for the entry form.
  • Sun 14 September: 11am - MILETA 10K
  • Sun 14 September: 11am - CANCER RESEARCH 10K
  • Sunday 14th September: 11am BURTON-IN-KENDAL 10K & FUN RUN

    • Burton Morewood Primary School, Burton-in-Kendal, Carnforth, LA6
    • £5.50 affiliated/£7.50 unaffiliated - in advance, £7/£9 on the day.
    • Fun run: £3 in advance, £3.50 on the day
    • Andrew Barker, Race Organiser, Burton Recreation Trust
      32 Morewood Drive
      Carnforth
      Lancashire
      LA6 1NE
      Evening telephone: 01524 782 311
      Mobile: 07771 724 253
      Email: andrew@mitchellspubs.co.uk
    • Click here for race entry and details
  • Sun 14 September    BURNSALL  FELL  RACES
    • (1.5 miles/800 feet)
    • (BOFRA Championship race 13 of 15)
    • Burnsall, North Yorkshire (noon)
    • (for details seethe fixtures pages at www.bofra.org.uk or halbadier@aol.com)
  • Sun 14 September    PADFIELD  PLUM  FAIR  SCAMPER
    • (fell race:  5.5 miles/1050 feet)
    • recreation ground, Padfield, near Glossop (1.15pm)
  • Sun 14 September: 2pm - THE WETHERBY RUN 10K
    • (race 8 of 8 in the Black Sheep Race Series)
      Racecourse, York Road, Wetherby. Click here for more details

      • ***CLOSING DATE: SUNDAY 7 SEPTEMBER - NO LATE ENTRIES***

  • Sat 20 September: 8am - HIGH PEAK 40 MILE CHALLENGE
    • (off road: 40 miles) Fountain Street, Buxton, Derbyshire (part of the 2008 Vasque Ultra Running Championships) Click here for more details

      • ***CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 5 SEPTEMBER - NO LATE ENTRIES***

  • Sat 20 September:10.30am    GOOD  SHEPHERD  CLASSIC
  • Sunday 21 September: 10am KIRKSTALL TRAIL RACE
  • Sun 21 September: 11.15am - BOGGART CHASE 10K
  • Sun 21 September: Noon YORKS VETS TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS
  • Sunday 21 September SUNDAY SPORTS CHALLENGE
  • Sun 21 September ANGLESEY MARATHON
  • Thu 25 September: 6.45pm - RON HILL’S 70TH BIRTHDAY 5K ROAD RACE
    • Falcon Inn, The Square, Littleborough, near Rochdale. Click here for more details

      • ***CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY 11 SEPTEMBER - NO LATE ENTRIES***

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]]> http://www.steve-haywood.com/workouts-now-free-to-download/89/feed/ Superfoods http://www.steve-haywood.com/superfoods/86/ http://www.steve-haywood.com/superfoods/86/#comments Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:25:51 +0000 admin http://www.steve-haywood.com/?p=86 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Superfoods", url: "http://www.steve-haywood.com/superfoods/86/" });]]> We have brought together some of the best superfoods for maintaining a balanced diet and getting those all important active ingredients with antioxidants, anti-coagulants and antibiotic properties. Check the list below for easy ways of improving your diet:

BeetrootBeetroot Juice

Helps reduce blood pressure, is rich in iron, boron and folic acid and contains those all important antioxidants. A glass of beetroot juice counts as one portion of your 5 a day. Worldwide there are estimated to be one billion people affected by high blood pressure (National Institute of Health 2003). Anything that goes towards a healthy and varied diet, low in sugar and salt, is an improvement. Beetroot juice can form part of a healthy and more natural diet. James White branded juices don’t use juice from concentrate. They simply put in pressed apple and beetroot juice.

How does it taste?

“Surprisingly like beetroots! The apple juice takes the edge off what might seem a savoury juice. It’s refreshing and best served cool.” Linda

“Tastes like you should have to chew it.” Rob

“It’s best to have the equivalent of a small wine glass full and it isn’t always what you fancy early in the morning!” Steve

Consult your doctor if you have any health concerns or are currently suffering from high blood pressure.

Where to buy?

Morrisons stock it and James White have a website www.jameswhite.co.uk

GarlicGarlic

Thins your blood and acts as an antibiotic. I have one account of a Slovakian soldier using it to ward off colds whilst doing national service. Also rumoured to prevent against vampire attacks.

This from the National Institute of Health:

- Some evidence indicates that taking garlic can slightly lower blood cholesterol levels; studies have shown positive effects for short-term (1 to 3 months) use. However, an NCCAM-funded study on the safety and effectiveness of three garlic preparations (fresh garlic, dried powdered garlic tablets, and aged garlic extract tablets) for lowering blood cholesterol levels found no effect.

-Preliminary research suggests that taking garlic may slow the development of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), a condition that can lead to heart disease or stroke.

- Evidence is mixed on whether taking garlic can slightly lower blood pressure.

- Some studies suggest consuming garlic as a regular part of the diet may lower the risk of certain cancers. However, no clinical trials have examined this. A clinical trial on the long-term use of garlic supplements to prevent stomach cancer found no effect. Read the rest of the evidence here.

Garlic is great in cooking and the French have built most of their recipes around it. It’s best to avoid garlic after major surgery as thin blood doesn’t clot as well.

Quinoa

Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is an ancient food native to the Andean region of Central America. It was prized by Inca warriors for increasing their stamina. Although it is cooked like a grain, botanically it is actually a seed. Like grains, it is a good source of complex carbohydrates. However, it has a greater protein content than most grains, and unlike other grains, contains plenty of amino acids needed for a balanced, healthy diet.

Quinoa is a great alternative for people with celiac disease who cannot consume all foods. Quinoa is high on the list of super-healthy alternatives to grains.

Popeye and SpinachSpinach

Popeye’s favourite, spinach is great for a number of reasons. Rich in iron, calcium and folate. 1 cup of raw spinach provides around 15% of your daily folate needs click here for more information. Folate is water-soluble vitamin A.

The iron in spinach can help vegetarians to maintain their iron intake and prevent aneamia (where your body doesn’t have enough iron to make red blood cells, leaving you sluggish). Other people normally get enough iron from red meat.

Pomegranate Juice

Is supposed to be really high in antioxidants - combine them with blueberriesfor a super-anitoxidant smoothy.

Buying Vitamin Supplements online

Many of the vitamins and minerals mentioned above can be purchased as supplements in tablet form. They can be ordered online from several retailers and are then delivered straight to your door. It’s always wise to consult your doctor if there is any uncertainty about your health. Click here for information about taking supplements safely. Some supplements, such as folic acid for pregnant women, are extremely useful.

Below are a list of online vitamin retailers who can deliver vitamin and mineral supplements to your door. It’s always worth bearing in mind the cost of delivery and the information that the suppliers can give you about the supplement:

Healthy Direct

Zip Vit online vitamins and minerals

Holland & Barratt online vitmains & minerals

BS4 Health

Vitamins Direct for supplements online

Nature's Own

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Ingredients

75g finely grated butternut squash

150g dark chocolate

large tablespoon honey

100g brown sugar (or caster sugar)

2 eggs, beaten

1 level tsp baking powder

60g plain or gluten-free flour

30g carob flour (or cocoa)

75g butter

50ml olive oil or sunflower oil

Method
  • Melt the butter and chocolate over a very low heat.
  • Add the honey and oil.
  • Whisk the eggs and sugar together and add to the melted mixture.
  • Add the dry ingredients.
  • Add the squash.
  • Mix well.
  • Bake at 140°C for about 35 minutes.

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    Serve with a green leaf salad and a dressing of your choice or add a new marinade for some variety.

    Ingredients
    • 1 red pepper
    • 1 yellow pepper
    • 1 small courgette
    • 1 red onion
    • 5 cherry tomatoes
    • 2 chicken breasts, cooked
    • 1 bag mixed salad leaves
    • 4 tbsp low-fat salad dressing
    Method
    1. Cut the vegetables and the cooked chicken roughly into 2.5cm (1in) pieces and thread onto skewers.
    2. Place the skewers onto a hot barbecue and leave until the vegetables start to brown at the edges, turning halfway through.
    3. When cooked, place the kebabs onto a plate of salad leaves and drizzle with the salad dressing.
    Variations

    I often coat the skewers in olive oil, then shake cajun seasoning over everything for a great taste. Aubergines and mushrooms can also be strung onto the skewers. Pork, fish and diced beef can replace the chicken. Packeted marinades can give this recipe a tasty twist. Just pop the skewers in a dish and pour the marinade over. Leave in the fridge for a few hours or overnight before barbeque-ing them.

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    ]]>     http://www.steve-haywood.com/vegetable-and-chicken-skewers/82/feed/     Healthy Recipes - Berry and Yoghurt Smoothies http://www.steve-haywood.com/healthy-recipes-berry-and-yoghurt-smoothies/81/ http://www.steve-haywood.com/healthy-recipes-berry-and-yoghurt-smoothies/81/#comments Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:37:52 +0000 admin http://www.steve-haywood.com/?p=81 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Healthy Recipes - Berry and Yoghurt Smoothies", url: "http://www.steve-haywood.com/healthy-recipes-berry-and-yoghurt-smoothies/81/" });]]> Berry SmoothiesSmoothies are great before early morning runs - they get energy and fluids into your body quickly without causing indigestion or stitches on the run itself. These are also great refreshers after summer training because of the ice. Smoothies are a great source of antioxidants, fibre and vitamins.

    Preparation time: 5 minutes

    Ingredients
    • 8 Ice Cubes
    • 1 Small Banana
    • 200g (7oz) Frozen Raspberries defrosted
    • 200g (7oz) Greek Yoghurt
    • 300ml (½ pt) Semi Skimmed milk
    • Mint Sprigs to Garnish
    Method
    1. Crush the ice in a blender till it turns slushy
    2. Tip the remainder of the ingredients, except for the mint, into the blender and whizz until frothy.
    3. Pour the mixture evenly into glasses and top with mint sprigs.

    You can swap the fruit to include your favourites.

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    Get in now for tickets to the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Tickets come bunched with a group of various rounds and finals so choose carefully to get the events you want to see. An example that includes the Men’s 100m Final and more for only £124.99 is shown below. To see more options click on the photo or the “Buy Now” button to see what Seatwave has to offer you.

    Olympics - Athletics / Evening Session: Women’s 800m Semifinals, Women’s 100m Round 2, Men’s 100m Final and more - Beijing National Stadium Tickets

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    The course itself was gentle and mixed terrain. I heard some people complaining about the small inclines but I was quite happy with them as I have been training in the Dales - this gave me an advantage that was sorely needed as I was only aiming for a 1 hour 10K. As it happened, I came in at 1:07 after a much faster final mile. The ladies at the back were warm and welcoming and locals provided much needed encouragement.

    Way out in front was my partner, Rob, who ran a much better 50:39. Many people, including Rob, found the final field quite a challenge as it opened out into the wind and had soft, boggy ground that sapped the energy of the uninitiated.

    Arkendale 10k Sunnyside FarmThe finishing tunnel turned out to be a spectacle for onlookers as previously spent participants tried to make up their final places. I had a sprint-off with another lady but could not clip her at the last. I finished 298/321and Rob, 120/321. My goal for the next race is to improve my time to under an hour and perhaps pick up a few more places in the final mile. Rob is hoping for a 40 minute 10K.

    Goody bags included a mug, some tea and a few gift vouchers - which were very welcome. Thanks to the organisers and we look forward to racing again next year!

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    IAAF Golden League 2008 / Golden Gala - Stadio Olimpico Tickets

    Watch the experts at work and gain endless inspiration for your own fitness regime in the lovely surrounds of Rome’s Stadio Olimpico. The stadium has a capacity of 72, 698 - lending itself to great events like this one. The Golden Gala has gained notoriety as the event where double prosthetic limbed Oscar Pistorius became the first paralympic athlete to compete against able-bodied competitors in a major event.

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    Pushing your body to the limit is all the more worth it when there’s a big jackpot at stake. Just ask the competitors in the IIAF Golden League 2008. The Sport world’s best athletes will run, jump, hurdle and javelin throw themselves towards a whopping cash prize this year. Spectators can soak up the competitive vibes as they watch the masters at work.If only we could all be so flexible. Don’t miss the IIAF Golden League… get your tickets now!

    Time & Place

    Date: 11/07/2008
    Begins @ 10:30
    Venue: Stadio Olimpico

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