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Vic Gidney, of Runlates in Shrewsbury, with London Marathon runner Sarah Hall.

Shrewsbury running coach shares advice for London Marathon hopefuls

Members of Shropshire Shufflers present a cheque for £4,095.43 to representatives of West Mercia Search & Rescue following fundraising from the 2026 Severn Bridges 10K. The presentation was attended by WMSAR volunteers and members of Shropshire Shufflers.

Shropshire Shufflers raises £4,095.43 for West Mercia Search & Rescue

Runderwear specialises in running clothing and accessories designed to help prevent chafing, rubbing and discomfort.

Runderwear review: Comfort put to the test

All the best pictures from the Stafford 10k

45 brilliant photos from Stafford 10K as 2,400 runners take part

Members of the Run Chums running club

Running club launches course to help people get back on track

Jimmy Moore Memorial Plate presented by Jimmy's wife to Sally Wildig - the first female runner from Much Wenlock. Sally is seen here also wearing the medals she won in two of the race categories.

Shropshire games that inspired modern Olympics return with a new track

From breathable clothing to supportive trainers, this quality running kit was tested on roads and trails

Review: The running kit I'd happily recommend after testing

Tal's new Swiss footcare range has landed at Boots, featuring targeted treatments for dry skin, cracked heels and tired feet.

Review: The Boots footcare range that's transformed my tired feet

Clair Williams (centre) with Lisa Hughes (left) and Milly Jerman from Meadow Springs Country & Leisure Park.

Newtown athlete heads to World HYROX Championship in Sweden

Caitlin Andrew

Scottish woman begins bid to run length of UK in memory of best friend

Helen Green taking part in the Market Drayton 10k.

Plus £25k benefit cheat ran Market Drayton 10k

Runners setting off in the Shifnal 10k.

Spot yourself in our photos as hundreds of runners take on Shifnal 10k

Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World in Telford area. Getting rave reviews online on Trip Advisor and standing out on a national level. Melissa Shipley with Bernard the goat and friends.

10 reasons to visit West Midlands zoo named second best in the UK

Melanie Freet, senior keeper at Hoo Zoo & Dinosaur World, pictured with the meerkats as she prepares to take on the Great Birmingham Run in aid of Crohn’s & Colitis UK

Zoo keeper swaps animal care for running shoes in charity bid

Shifnal running group excited for 'new chapter' in partnership with town’s denti...

Plus 'Running saved my life': Wolves fan's inspirational story as he prepares for new...

Shropshire author speaks of her pride after her second novel is published
Elisabeth Pike’s second novel, Christopher, Running, has been a long time coming. She first began writing about The Fens of eastern England where the book is set during her GCSE English lessons and went to write the story while studying for her MA in Creative and Life Writing in 2006.
Heather Large

Running makes children more confident, say inspiring London Marathon teachers

Running can help bridge Westminster divide, say MPs ahead of London Marathon

Dry January finish line is start of a healthier new life for some drinkers

Group of asylum seekers to run Dublin Marathon in ‘celebration of people’

Two former refugees running Berlin Marathon to ‘inspire’ their community

Woman who ran 53 marathons in 53 days takes things a step further

Paris Olympic marathon honour for local health boss

Mum of baby who died aged 11 weeks recalls her short life ahead of fundraising c...

Telford boss Kevin Wilkin is hoping Jared Hodgkiss’ injury is not too severe

Ultra-runner preparing for huge challenge that's further than Land's End to John...

Hundreds of Telford parkrunners celebrate life and legacy of stalwart Jim Hussey
Hundreds of parkrunners gathered this weekend to celebrate the life and legacy of their 'local legend' Jim Hussey in a way he would definitely have approved of.
Megan Howe

On your marks for Shrewsbury runner's 100-MILE challenge this weekend

Sarah urges people to support hospice raffle fundraiser in her brother's memory

Hospital chief's marathon charity challenge to raise money for new treatments

Star comment: We need to ensure the health of our NHS

New pizzeria and café bar offers opportunities for refugee athletes

Trisha Goddard: Running helped my recovery from breast cancer

Market Drayton 10k sees 2,000 runners thrilled to be back at popular race

Ready, set go! Parkrun finally returns to Telford Town Park

Date set for Shrewsbury 10k 2021 as race becomes centrepiece of running festival

Oti Mabuse and Vicky McClure sign up for Radio 2

Bridgnorth youngster's marathon effort for charity

Jenni Falconer unveiled as face and voice of new running app

Runners urged not to lose heart ahead of marathon weekend disappointment

David Beckham: The UK is so lucky to be able to exercise outside

Life on the inside: 10 tips to keep fit during the lockdown

Birmingham unsigned band Future Fires stoke the flames for next big gig tonight

15 powerful campaign slogans and the formula for coming up with your own

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Shropshire health staff raise funds for Sport Relief with dry triathlon

On the run

Jack Averty: Running scared but feeling the benefits of newfound regime

Dolly mixtures to run 135 miles in four days for Bowel and Cancer Research

Entries being taken for Mad Jack's race at Attingham Park

Mad Jack's is proving a hit as bosses eye record entries

Watch: New game is no walk in the park for Telford group

First Shrewsbury Marathon raises £30,000 for charities

Full house as 2,750 take on Shrewsbury Marathon

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2,500 runners on marks for Shrewsbury's marathon

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2,000 ready to line up for first Shrewsbury marathon

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1,000 sign up to run Shrewsbury's first marathon

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