Rochdale MP Danczuk gets ready to tackle Virgin Money London Marathon challenge
Simon Danczuk, MP for Rochdale, looks set to be a part of history this April as 16 constituency leaders are signed on to race the 2017 Virgin Money London Marathon.
Run in the Dark 2016: One man’s brave journey from alcohol addiction to being hooked on exercise
Tough Mudder. Three Peaks. And now Run in the Dark. Meet Richard Douglas, the man who swapped the bottle for trainers.
Calling all girls up for a challenge… last chance to join the Women’s Running 10k
No plans for this Sunday? Thinking about a short low key run? Why not head down to Wythenshawe Park for a fun, friendly and relaxed female only 10k.
Great Manchester Run: Boxer Crolla says his army have had it ‘much tougher’ than him
Anthony Crolla’s exhilarating world title triumph in November was almost fairy tale worthy but it is he who is feeling inspired by members of ‘Crolla’s Army’ ahead of the Great Manchester Run.
Manchester TriExpo: Meet Radcliffe, Foster and Hayles PLUS get half-price entry
The Swim, Bike, Run and Tri Expo returns to Manchester in March with marathon world record holder Paula Radcliffe set to inspire hordes of amateur runners preparing to smash PBs in 2016.
‘Bouncing with energy’: Manchester running scene to profit from £50k investment
If you want to pound the pavement like legendary runner Ron Hill in 2016, Manchester are investing big in two 10k events to get you in the mood to exercise.
‘Running in the winter is hugely enjoyable’: Top 10 tips for running in the cold
Exercising through the winter is never easy, which is why Christina Macdonald, editor-at-large of Women’s Running, has offered her top ten tips for running in the colder months.
COMPETITION: Win places for the Cancer Research UK Manchester Winter Run 10k
If you’re after an excuse to get out and get fit this festive season, Mancunian Matters and the Cancer Research UK Winter Run Series have just the ticket…
Run in the Dark: Five steps to making most of event dubbed ‘more than a race’
Manchester will be transformed into a maelstrom of flashing armbands and runners on Wednesday November 11, as thousands take part in the Run in the Dark, a charity five and 10 kilometre run around the streets of Salford Quays.
‘It’s just snowballed’: Run in the Dark inspiration praises Manchester effect
Manchester has been labelled as a hub of charity-based activity by the organiser of the Life Style Sports Run in the Dark.
Brave Rochdale girl with rare kidney disease that left her bed-ridden to do 1.5k run
Ella Chadwick, from Rochdale, was born with Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome, an incurable disease that leads to kidney failure and leaves sufferers with debilitating swelling and extremely tired and weak.