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Yorkshire Marathon in York | Jane Tomlinson
Get in touch: send your photos, videos, news & views by texting YORK to 80360 or send an email»
Are you running in the York marathon? Or, are you a business which wants to reach the thousands of runners and visitors who will be coming to York for the event on Sunday October 20. If you are, then this section of our website is designed with you in mind.
Lawyer determined to run Yorkshire Marathon despite leg injury
8:45am Tuesday 11th June 2013
A LAWYER forced to abandon a 100km charity trek with a leg injury is determined to run in the Yorkshire Marathon in October, despite having to spend the next four to six weeks on crutches.
After 18-year break, York head teacher catches the running bug again
8:14am Tuesday 4th June 2013
YORK head teacher Andy Falconer is encouraging runners to take up the charity challenge at the York Marathon in October.
Yorkshire Marathon runner on track to raise £10,000 for RNIB
9:19am Tuesday 28th May 2013
York dad Steve Holding is encouraging runners to take up the charity challenge at the Yorkshire Marathon in October.
Estate agency directors prepare to run their first marathons
9:10am Tuesday 28th May 2013
THE directors of a successful York-based estate agency are preparing to run their first marathons.
Couple eye running challenges after shedding more than 12 stone between them
9:08am Monday 27th May 2013
A PAIR of super slimmers from York have shed more than 12 stone between them after starting a health and fitness regime just over a year ago.
Training ground for city runners
10:03am Wednesday 22nd May 2013
RUNNERS aiming to get themselves in the best possible shape for York's first marathon are being given the chance to join a training group as they prepare to pound the streets.
Personal trainer Babs Shiells gives her tips on running clothing
10:56am Tuesday 14th May 2013
AS runners step up their preparations for the Plusnet Yorkshire Marathon in October, personal trainer Babs Shiells has issued some tips on what to wear to help competitors go the distance.
Running group ready to help with preparation for York marathon
8:11am Tuesday 30th April 2013
A SPORTS instructor from York is preparing to run her first marathon later this year, and has urged any residents in training to join a free running group.
Extra York marathon places snapped up in minutes
11:06am Saturday 27th April 2013
THE final 600 places for York’s marathon have sold out within just two minutes.
Final 600 marathon places go in two minutes
9:51am Friday 26th April 2013
THE final 600 places for York’s marathon have today sold out in two minutes.
Angela’s double racing challenge
8:47am Tuesday 23rd April 2013
A NOVICE long-distance runner from York hopes her preparations for the Yorkshire Marathon will help inspire others who are taking part.
Demand high for marathon extra places
8:19am Tuesday 23rd April 2013
THERE has been high demand from people hoping to snap up the extra places made available for York’s first ever full marathon.
Yorkshire Marathon deadline
8:02am Saturday 20th April 2013
RUNNERS have until midnight on Monday to be in with a chance of securing a place in this year’s Plusnet Yorkshire Marathon.
Teacher inspired by pupil’s cancer fight to run Yorkshire Marathon
8:34am Tuesday 16th April 2013
A RETIRED York teacher is hoping to help fund research into beating male cancers by raising lots of money at the Plusnet Yorkshire Marathon in October.
More York marathon places up for grabs
8:35am Monday 15th April 2013
HUNDREDS of extra places are to be made available in York’s first ever full marathon after race organisers experienced “unprecedented public demand” for the event.
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We will be updating this section regularly and adding to the content daily with stories, photos, videos, expert advice on training and nutrition.
We will add information on where to train, clubs to join, where to get a sports massage, advice for complete beginners and tips on how to improve for more experienced runners.
For visitors to the city we will tell you how to make the most of your stay. Where you can spend the night, eat and drink, or where else you might like to visit.
York is a great and beautiful city and its first ever full marathon is bound to attract interest and runners from across the UK and the world.
Marathon blogs
Planning your Marathon
2:03pm Friday 7th June 2013
So you are preparing for some serious training for the Great Yorkshire Marathon (has anyone noticed that this shortens to GYM!?) in October, you have your training plan and you are organising your runs. What to think about when you are out on those long runs? Well it’s a good time to plan out your marathon strategy.
Hydrating for a Marathon
1:01pm Monday 20th May 2013
Hydrating for a Marathon Water is like oxygen we need it to sustain life. Just a 10% decrease in body weight through water loss can be fatal, yet we can lose 40% through, fat, protein and carbohydrate and still survive.
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Yorkshire Marathon route map>>
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