http://www.runengland.org Run England | NEWS en-gb Copyright Run England2012. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:15:29 GMT 60 http://www.runengland.org-1877 A number of popular faces – from pro boxer Nick Blackwell to TV presenters Roger Johnson and Jeff Browne – turned out to support Run England in its quest to get the nation running at three local launches which recently made local newspaper and TV coverage!

]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.runengland.org-1815 Run England is all about getting people running, running more often, and most importantly having fun running with a group and friends old and new.

]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.runengland.org-1856 Run England’s aim is to help provide running for everybody through fun and friendly local running groups with qualified group leaders and we’re getting closer and closer to our goal all the time.

]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.runengland.org-1843 Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport (LRS) have been successful with a funding application to Sport England aimed at creating running groups to inspire 720 new beginner runners in the area by March 2013.

]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.runengland.org-1849 runbritain recently announced that, after 16 months, there are now more than 17,000 runners who have signed up to find out what their handicap score is in running.

]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.runengland.org-1837 The deadline is imminent for the next Leadership in Running Fitness course in Sheffield, and - thanks to partnership funding - Run England are able to offer a full course refund to any leaders who set up a Run England group.

]]> Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.runengland.org-1829 Steve Cram has praised the creation of new running groups in Sunderland by local club Sunderland Harriers in order to use the popularity of the new Marathon of the North and Sunderland City 10k to introduce more people to running.

]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.runengland.org-1821 Save the Children have launched a new way for people to support their work through a new fitness class with all the proceeds going to help children around the world.

]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.runengland.org-1809 Well done to everyone who took part in The Running Imp Lincoln Santa Fun Run! One month on the total raised is a staggering £30,315 and counting!

]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.runengland.org-1686 Run England is encouraging all members to update their membership profiles to make sure that the information we have about you is correct – and as an incentive we have two guaranteed Virgin London Marathon 2012 places to give away.

]]> Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.runengland.org-1708 Are you planning to create a running group in London in 2012, then why not set up a ‘Royal Caribbean Runners’ group and get the benefit of some great incentives?

]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.runengland.org-1794 So, you’ve completed your first 10k and now you’re bitten by the bug and want to improve? Here’s our example of an 8-week programme to improve your 10k time, featured in Sportsister magazine.

]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.runengland.org-1785 If you’re inspired by the London 2012 Olympics and have a New Year’s resolution to get fit, but are nervous about running, then joining your nearest running group is the place to start.

]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.runengland.org-1778 Today marks 200 days to go until the start of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. As we move into 2012, England Athletics is supporting clubs and running groups to look outside the sport for volunteers and members and take advantage of the increased interest in London 2012.

]]> Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.runengland.org-1765 How long do your new year’s resolutions usually last for? For many people, improved health and fitness is a big aim for the new year, but keeping it up can be difficult!

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