Posts by category: miscellaneous
Edinburgh Rocks In The Rain
15 APR2013
Edinburgh Rock 'n' Roll half marathon was the feature event in Scotland on the weekend of 13/14 April as Scotland started to emerge from winter with bigger turnouts despite wet weather on Sunday.
Countdown To Round Britain Relay
15 APR2013
1 June sees the start of the Great British Relay - a record-breaking attempt involving a journey of 7,000km in 600 stages - to run round the perimeter of Britain.
Tide Running Out For Black Rockers
9 MAR2013
The Black Rock 5 looks set to be a sell-out within 24 hours of places becoming available for the popular Friday night race in Fife.
Your Thoughts On International Travel
16 JAN2013
Sports Tours International is offering runners the chance to win tickets to the Tour de France by filling in a survey.
New Year Runs Across Scotland
31 DEC2012
There are numerous opportunities for runners across Scotland to welcome the New Year 2013 with events across the country.
Live Coverage Boost For Cologne Marathon
26 DEC2012
The 2012 Cologne marathon attracted an online audience of 25,000 for live streaming of the event.
Offering A Helping Hand
8 DEC2012
A new project is aiming to make running more fun and social by encouraging runners to high five one another.
Book in For Christmas Gift
29 NOV2012
Scottish Running Guide will be featuring two great running books in its spring 2013 edition Scottish Trail Running and Running Away From Home; both books will make terrific Christmas gifts.
3D Running Game Released
25 OCT2012
The first 3D running videogame has been released by Chilean games developer Alpest Soft
Canal Canter In August
17 JUL2012
Springburn Harriers are staging a late summer 4 mile race on the Forth & Clyde canal towpath - Wednesday, 22 August 2011
Blackhill Race At Earlston
17 MAY2012
Race poster for Blackhill Race, Earlston
November Date For Southside Six
12 MAY2012
Organisers have announced Sunday, November 4 as the date for the 16 mile Southside Six in 2012.
Four Better Than Two
1 APR2012
Organisers of the UK's first four-legged running competition are pleased with interest in their event
Cherries Moving Up The Field
29 MAR2012
The increasing popularity of cherries is reflected in their growing presence in fruit drinks in the UK.
A Digital Career
12 MAR2012
scottishathletics/jogscotland want to recruit a Social Media and Digital Communications Officer.
The Town Of Runners
25 FEB2012
Bekoji is the focus of an upcoming documentary, The Town of Runners, that centres upon its obsession with the sport and seeks to explain how it has manage to produce so many internationally renowned distance athletes.
Last Dash At Speed Of Light
8 FEB2012
With 2500 runners already signed up to take part in the inaugural event entitled Speed of Light, organisers NVA have launched their final call for participants.
Meadows On Mastermind
29 DEC2011
800m runner Jenny Meadows appears on Celebrity Mastermind
One For The Playlist
24 DEC2011
Leo Altarelli has combined his passion for music and running with a track entitled
Vote For Mo
21 DEC2011
There has been much controversy over Mo Farah's inclusion and place within the top ten athletes of this year
Marcothon 10 Down 21 To Go
10 DEC2011
The Marcothon challenge of running every day in December has continued despite adverse weather conditions across Scotland.
Mo In Male Dominated Top Ten
30 NOV2011
Mo Farah has been nominated in what is a male dominated BBC Sports Personality of the Year
Runners Set For Busy Weekend
4 NOV2011
Running enthusiasts are preparing for a busy weekend (November 5/6) with Dundee, Stranraer, Strathaven and Fort William all hosting events.
Big Weekend For Scottish Runners
22 AUG2011
The weekend of August 19-21, 2011 saw a full calendar of running events actoss Scotland
Race Calendar Update
22 JUL2011
There are a number of late and revised details for road and track races in August and September in Scotland
75 Extra Places For Southside Six
21 JUL2011
The organisers of the Southside Six havee 75 extra places available from July 21, 2011
Parkland Race Heaven
29 JUN2011
October 30, 2011 will see a new running event in Glasgow - the Southside Six. The race route takes in 6 well-known Glasgow parks
Fox On The Run
7 JUN2011
Poet-in-residence for this year's Great North Run Kate Fox is asking runners to join her on the NAS team for 2011.
Food And Fun At Marathon Eve Party
10 MAY2011
'An Evening of Comedy & Carbohydrates' on Saturday, May 21 is the perfect way for Edinburgh marathon runners to carbo-load and relax at the same time
Some Like It Hot
7 MAY2011
Mark Allison makes good early progress in his 3,100 mile run across the United States
Backwards To London
23 APR2011
Two backward running events are taking place in the UK in 2011 in London and Manchester
Chance For Motorway Run
19 APR2011
Runners, cyclists and walkers are getting the chance to see the route of the new M74 extension
Racing Into Spring
29 MAR2011
Spring weather meant big turnouts at running events across Scotland last weekend (March 26/27)
Sweet Dilemma For Lemon
28 MAR2011
Andrew Lemoncello was unable to introduce more fat into his diet via more desserts because of Lent commitments
Allergies Causing Problems For Runners
20 MAR2011
Researchers have found that one in three runners will suffer allergic reactions after London Marathon
Rat Racers Set For Tipple
19 MAR2011
Rat Race events has teamed up with Redwood Creek wines to offer sampling opportunities at their races in 2011.
March Snow Hits Running Calendar
14 MAR2011
Poor weather led to cancellations and small fields at running events across Scotland on the weekend of March 12/13, 2011
Edinburgh Club In Civic Emergency
9 MAR2011
Runners from The New Town Hash House Harriers in Edinburgh were involved in a major emergency services operation on March 4, 2011
Remembering Geoff
6 MAR2011
Around 100 family members, friends, colleagues and neighbours of the late Geoff Sims, the man who created the Edinburgh Marathon, gathered at Holyrood Park to celebrate his life.
Race Fever Across Scotland
4 MAR2011
Race heaven across Scotland on weekend March 5/6, 2011
Weekend Round-Up
21 FEB2011
Round-up of running events across Scotland on February 19/20
1,000 Runners Wanted
18 FEB2011
The University of Bath is looking for 1,000 runners to help with a long-term study into injuries in distance runners
The 365 Marathon Man
7 FEB2011
Stefaan Engels set a new world record by running and completing 365 marathons in 365 days.
Pupils 1,000 Mile Run
15 JAN2011
Pupils at Calday Grange Grammar are running from Lands End to John o'Groats in the LeJog relay
University Team Carry Out Running Survey
28 DEC2010
A Glasgow University team is carrying out a survey of runners
Edinburgh Marathon Founder Dies Aged 46
13 DEC2010
Geoff Sims, Edinburgh Marathon Founder Dies Aged 46
Run4It Metro Proms 3K Off
1 DEC2010
Run4It Metro Proms 3K on December 3 is postponed
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