A Salford woman has broken the Guinness world record for being the fastest backwards female runner, after completing the Wiggle Manchester half marathon in two hours, sixteen minutes and eight seconds on Sunday.
Tag: Running
How a drunken bet changed a Salford man’s life forever
Former Salford University student, Brendan Rendall, took on a bet of completing a half marathon in 2006 and now he has completed a Coast to Coast run.
Ever tried running backwards – well have some fun with Running Retro
Running backwards is the latest twist on exercise events aiming to break down barriers in sport by showing people they […]
Crazy weather doesn’t dampen spirits of Manchester Half Marathon runners
The Manchester half marathon claims to be the flattest, fastest and most importantly the friendliest one in the region with over 13,000 runners taking part.
The Wigan runner who runs 5km every day
For many of us, getting out of the house and exercising is a chore that can fall by the wayside […]
Wigan fundraiser runs 5k for over 400 consecutive days
An inspirational fundraiser from Wigan has run 5km for more than 400 consecutive days for charity. Matthew Melling, from Pemberton, […]
Salford graduate to run 4000km to raise money for boys hostel in Africa
Brendan Rendall will return back to Africa this summer to run coast-to-coast from Namibia to Mozambique raising money for a boys hostel.
Marathon champion Dave Norman running things behind the scenes
Some things run in the family. In some families, that’s running. A former international competitor, Altrincham athlete Dave Norman is […]
Salford Harriers take part in Manchester schools cross country championship
Salford Harriers athletes took part in the Greater Manchester schools Cross-Country championships that took place on Saturday at Heaton Park. […]
Couch to 5K: the benefits of running
GOING for a run may seem like a next to impossible task but what if you could complete a 5K […]
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New In Sport
Salford Red Devils prepare for challenge against Leeds Rhinos
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Salford City hoping to return to winning ways travelling to promotion rivals Port Vale
Salford student launches fundraiser to represent the UK in College Disc Golf competition
Salford Basketball Club aims to grow to National League status
New in Entertainment
14-year-old singer-songwriter from Salford has released new single ‘Not The Same’
Opera North bringing their latest productions to the Lowry this March
The Koala Who Could to comes to the Lowry this Easter
Boothstown restaurant returns to a surprise sell out weekend from word of mouth advertising
Salford theatre group to bring three unique plays to Little Hulton
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