Monthly Archives: March 2008

Keen Parkour fans take training off the streets

Posted on March 13, 2008 by FitnessFootwear

Two Kent teenagers are to set up a club for the latest extreme sport to hit the UK streets. Louis Findlay and Marcus O’Brien, both 17, will start a Parkour training club in Dartford after a local PE teacher spotted them practising their techniques, reports the Kent Messenger. Continue reading →

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Gerrard and Crouch back Sport Relief

Posted on March 12, 2008 by FitnessFootwear

Steven Gerrard, Liverpool captain, and striker Peter Crouch have lent their support to the charity event taking place this Sunday, which uses funds to help those in need in the UK and internationally. Continue reading →

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Hollyoaks’ star to run marathon

Posted on March 12, 2008 by FitnessFootwear

Hollyoaks’ actress Nicole Barber-Lane has said she will run the Flora London Marathon, which is to be held next month on April 13th. Continue reading →

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Sponsored walk for infants

Posted on March 11, 2008 by FitnessFootwear

Northampton families are being asked to take part in a mile-long sponsored walk to raise money for cot death research. Continue reading →

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Mizuno to launch new tagline

Posted on March 11, 2008 by FitnessFootwear

Mizuno, the maker of running shoes and trainers for fitness fanatics and beginners, has announced that the company is to have a new tagline for 2008. Continue reading →

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Zoo to make visitor rush round the animals

Posted on March 11, 2008 by FitnessFootwear

In an event that could see day trippers lacing up their Keen running shoes, Johannesburg Zoo combines visiting the animals with a fitness session. Continue reading →

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Gebreselassie drops out of games

Posted on March 11, 2008 by FitnessFootwear

Fears over pollution at the Beijing Olympic Games have caused one of the world’s greatest long distance runners to drop out of the marathon. Continue reading →

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4,000-mile challenge for charity

Posted on March 10, 2008 by FitnessFootwear

Three Doncaster men are planning to complete a 4,000-mile marathon challenge to raise money for a children’s charity. Continue reading →

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Record numbers sign-up for Norwich Race for Life

Posted on March 10, 2008 by FitnessFootwear

Women runners in Norwich are dashing to sign up for Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life events, reports the Norwich Evening News. Continue reading →

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Marathon challenge for Stickler charity

Posted on March 7, 2008 by FitnessFootwear

A Kent woman is to run the London Marathon for charity and hopes to beat the £1,950 she raised last year. Continue reading →

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