Monthly Archives: April 2007

Peak District Walking Festival to feature 100 events

Posted on April 27, 2007 by FitnessFootwear

With this year’s event coinciding with the 75-year anniversary of the Kinder Pass Trespass, the 2007 Peak District Walking Festival is expected to draw record numbers of ramblers and runners. Continue reading →

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Hikers and climbers invited to enter documentary competition

Posted on April 27, 2007 by FitnessFootwear

Organisers of this year’s Edinburgh Mountain Film festival have called on amateur and professional filmmakers to enter its documentary competition before entries close on June 30th. Continue reading →

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Talisker Trek attracts star names

Posted on April 26, 2007 by FitnessFootwear

Esteemed explorers and top athletes are to compete in this year’s Talisker Trek to be held on the Isle of Skye between June 1st and June 3rd. Continue reading →

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Birkenstock sandals topping online searches

Posted on April 24, 2007 by FitnessFootwear

Hot weather has made Birkenstock sandals one of the most popular items in online searches, according to recent research. Continue reading →

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Over 36,000 run in London Marathon

Posted on April 23, 2007 by FitnessFootwear

Over 36,000 competitors ran in yesterday’s London Marathon, as the country’s love affair with long-distance running events continued. Continue reading →

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Kenyan Lel wins London Marathon

Posted on April 23, 2007 by FitnessFootwear

Martin Lel of Kenya won the London Marathon yesterday for the second time. The 2005 winner sealed a brace of victories after easing Moroccan Abderrahim Gourmi into second place and finish in a time of two hours, seven minutes and 41 seconds. Continue reading →

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Keen Crest picks up glowing review in Shape magazine

Posted on April 20, 2007 by FitnessFootwear

The new Keen Wasatch Crest has received a glowing review from leading American fitness magazine Shape. Continue reading →

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Hi-Tec and Subaru World Rally Team unite

Posted on April 19, 2007 by FitnessFootwear

Subaru’s World Rally team are facing the race season’s exacting challenges in Hi-Tec shoes. Continue reading →

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Trail running event set for 18th April

Posted on April 18, 2007 by FitnessFootwear

The 23rd annual Colin Robertson Multi Terrain Race is to set to take place on 18th April in Whitworth, Greater Manchester. Continue reading →

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Brasher Chichon voted best hiking shoe for children

Posted on April 18, 2007 by FitnessFootwear

The Chichon shoe from Brasher has been voted best shoe for children by Trail magazine. Continue reading →

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