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Welcome to the Front Runner blog. Here you’ll find picture stories, GPS logs and general musing of our favourite routes, races and training sessions. We’ll publish race results from all those racing as part of the Front Runner team. We’ll also include product reviews highlighting the very best of what’s new at Front Runner.
Q+A for Steve 4 days before his Bob Graham Attempt 4th June 2019
I had a wonderful day on the 1st of June and completed the super classic Bob Graham Round. I didn't really want to write anything publicly about trying it before hand but I did agree to answer a few questions from Alex the Wednesday before the...
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Front Runner Staff - Spring Report 22nd May 2019
The Sheffield Half - Alex After running well in terrible conditions at the Retford Half marathon I felt a tinge of regret that I left something in my legs by setting off too conservatively. So I decided to enter the Sheffield Half marathon...
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On Running. - Trail Demo 11th May 2019
On Running Trail Demo ON Running really have taken the running world by storm. The 'Cloud' cushioning not only looks unique but gives a ride like no other brand. They've transferred their Cloud Technology to the amazing Cloudventure. A...
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La Sportiva - Kaptiva Overview 3rd May 2019
La Sportiva - Kaptiva Overview Before I get into the fine details of the Sportiva Kaptiva. I really do like La Sportiva kit, whether it's running shoes, rock boots or mountaineering stuff. I am of the opinion they make good quality kit. I've...
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Nvii running shoes - Forest 2 Overview 23rd April 2019
Nvii Running Shoes - Forest 2 Nvii (pronounced N-vee) are a newcomer to the shoe market, though the brains behind the footwear brand have been involved in the running apparel game and compass market for years. The Finnish made footwear is geared...
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New Opening Hours for 2019 18th December 2018
New Opening Hours 2019 As of the 2nd of January 2019 we will be altering our opening hours. Since opening in December 2013 we have operated the same hours of business, we always had a funny day on a Monday where we opened 2pm - 6pm. The reason...
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Front Runner 5th Birthday 10th December 2018
This week marks five years of Front Runner. We opened on the 7th of December 2013, it hasn't been an easy five years by any stretch. We've learnt many lessons the hard way and had to overcome a number of hurdles. One particular pokey hurdle...
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Altra Running Blog 4th October 2018
Altra Running Shoes Bringing new brands into the store is always big deal, generally our shoe selection might be considered to be quite ‘classic’ however over the last year or so we’ve brought in some less well known brands such as Icebug,...
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Lake District - Classic Rock Challenge 19th July 2018
Lake District Classic Rock Challenge 2018 The Challenge consists of climbing the 15 Lake District routes from Ken Wilson’s 1978 book ‘Classic Rock’. To crank the challenge up a notch you have to run between the routes and aren't allowed...
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Ultimate Direction Version 4.0 8th February 2018
Ultimate Direction Version 4.0 Review and Overview Ultimate Direction have been at the forefront of race vests since their conception. They seem to be continually looking at ways to improve the products. In my opinion Spring ’18 sees the...
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