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The Artist behind the Heaton Collection – William Heaton
Runners’ Stories
Running Bear are delighted to have collaborated with accomplished runner and acclaimed local artist, William Heaton, to produce The Heaton Collection, a unique and artistically beautiful range of clothing, “Artwork on a Sporting Canvas”. To see more of…
Couch to 5K – Virtual Couch to 5K
Running Bear Running Sessions
💥 Okay the bears have been mulling over some ideas and you know we get soooo much joy from the Couch to 5k programmes that we run, that we thought.. why not continue? 💭Adapt and continue, it’s what…
Mark Wrigley – an athlete’s story to inspire!
Runners’ Stories
This is a story that will not only inspire you but blow your mind. It’s about a man in his 50’s who felt that he hadn’t fulfilled his potential as a young athlete and wanted to come back…
Retro Running by Nigel Holmes
Runners’ Stories
I knew nothing about Retro Running which is the term for running backwards, until I chanced upon the UK Retro Running Championships which were being held in Heaton Park about 8 years ago. The park is close to my…
Running Faster…It’s just one step after another!
Coach Nick
The question is simple enough, but harder to execute! This article is related more to our posture and gait as opposed to the training required! If we don’t run efficiently, a number of things will happen…We won’t run…
Ladies Night Presentation – New Year New You!
Bear Talks
We had a SUPER successful Ladies Night on Monday 13th January!🌟Please click on the below link to view the New Year New You presentation. RB LADIES NIGHT 13Jan20 We were honoured to host a large group of ladies…
Early 10k Program – Week 6
Running in the Family
After a break for Xmas week, the New Year should keep you motivated 😊, training will step up now with 4 weeks to race day. Stretching Each day Continue your stretching program with a light 10-minute yoga session…
Early 10k Program – Week 5
Running in the Family
Try and keep focused during the holiday period, if you have a bit more free time try fitting in a run during the day. Running will help you feel fresher and don’t have too many late nights 😊…
Early 10k Program – Week 4
Running in the Family
Well done for making it to week 4 and staying motivated in the dark days. Stay focused on your goals and share them with your friends and family 🙂 Stretching Each day continue your stretching program with a light…
Faster 5k Sessions
Coach Nick
Faster 5K Session This workout is for more experienced runners who can run at least a sub 35 minute 5K and wish to get their time down to 20 minutes something… The session will be led by a…
Early 10k Program – Week 3
Running in the Family
Stretching Each day continue your stretching program with a light 10-minute yoga session in the morning, for example: Day by Day Day 1: Launch Day! 2km easy pace to warm up 3*4 mins at your current race…
Early 10k Program – Week 2
Running in the Family
Stretching Each day Continue your stretching program with a light 10-minute yoga session in the morning: for example: Day by Day Day 1: Launch day! · 2km easy pace to warm up · 1km at your current…