Popular running festival returns to north-east castle
A popular north-east running festival will return later on this year.
Running
First-time marathon runners ‘can reverse vascular ageing’
First-time marathon runners can “reverse the consequences of ageing” on their blood vessels by almost four years, a study has found.
Cancer survivor says running helped her to feel in control of her life
A tongue cancer survivor has described how running helped her to feel in control of her life during treatment.
Running – no matter how far – ‘linked to lower risk of earlier death’
Running – no matter how fast, far or often – is linked to a significantly lower risk of earlier death, according to new research.
North-east woman with terminal cancer determined to create legacy with new running event
"I decided I wanted to create a legacy. If I can’t run, then I want people to run and experience it. “I know I am terminal but I got the chance to run for three years cancer-free."
Strachan seeks to maintain form in Inverness
Metro Aberdeen’s Cameron Strachan is among the favourites to win the 10K at tomorrow’s Baxters festival of running which has attracted 9,400 runners to Inverness.
Aberdeen moustache running event will raise funds for men’s health
A running event is to be held in Aberdeen later this year to raise funds to help men’s health.
North-east 10K run helps raise £4,000 for charities
More than 400 runners pulled on their trainers to help raise £4,000 for north-east charities.
All the road closures for this weekend’s BHGE 10K in Aberdeen
Here's a full list of all the road closures for this weekend's BHGE 10K run in Aberdeen.
Morag, 71, puts best foot forward for Aberdeen’s BHGE 10K
A north-east pensioner is lacing up her trainers for a 10k run – after taking up the sport at 70.
Popular running event to return to north-east castle
A running festival is gearing up to take over a historic north-east castle estate.
Athletics: Fiona Brian sets sights on fast time in Boston marathon
Metro Aberdeen’s Fiona Brian will be aiming for a fast time when she joins 30,000 other runners on the starting line for the 123rd annual Boston marathon in 11 days.
Aberdeen sprint star set to mix it for fresh challenge in relay
Sprint star Zoey Clark is keen to be involved in an exciting new event which is to feature in this year’s world championships in Doha and in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
North-east sprinter Alisha Rees sets sights on summer of success
Banchory Stonehaven AC sprinter Alisha Rees is targeting a medal at this summer’s European under-23 track and field championships in Sweden.
Martina signs up to run the road less travelled
A Czech runner living in Peterhead will take part in her first Scottish road race when she lines up with thousands of other participants in the Simplyhealth Great Aberdeen Run next weekend.
Video: North-east running event defends women only rule
"We thought we would trial a run just for the ladies this year, to see if we can remove some barriers to participation – Sport Scotland agreed that this was a great idea with not many female-only runs on the go in this area"
Aberdeen surgery first to be named official Parkrun practice
An Aberdeen medical practice hopes to prescribe active lifestyles to its patients by becoming the first in the north-east to be named an official Parkrun practice.
Running brings happiness, study finds
Regular running makes people happier and more confident in everyday life, according to research.
Runners urged to sign up for Great Aberdeen Run
Runners from across the country are being encouraged to pull their trainers on and sign up for this summer’s Great Aberdeen Run.
This gym will let you watch TV via a tablet strapped on a trainer’s back while you run
Leisure chain David Lloyd is trialling a service to motivate gym-goers by letting them binge-watch their favourite show while on a run.
10 weeks to 10K: Week three – Hydration
This week, Briony Stewart from the Sport Aberdeen health and wellness team explains the importance of hydration on your big race preparation.
Aberdeen woman hopes to run 14 races in effort to raise cash for charity
An Aberdeen woman is returning to her home city to take part in a running festival as part of a 175-kilometre charity attempt.
Marathon-runner Claire raises stakes as she plans 320-mile run from Aberdeen to Ireland
A North-east fundraiser is preparing for her next mammoth challenge – running 320 miles from Aberdeen to Ireland.
Charity night to raise funds for marathon-running Aberdeen mum
An Aberdeen mum who is taking on the London marathon is holding a charity night to raise cash for a charity close to her heart.
Athletics: Inverurie group prove sisters are doing it for themselves … fearlessly
The first Scottish club in a global social running network for women is being set up in Inverurie.
Athletics: Jenni looking to add more miles in 2018 after her latest year of strong results
Jenni Rees-Jenkins, celebrating her victory in the Scottish ultra marathon race series, is already planning more epic long distance adventures in 2018.
Free BHGE 10k Running Festival space goes to deserving runner Claire
Organisers have marked the opening of entries for next year’s BHGE 10k Running Festival by giving away the first space for the event.
Hope new markers will help boost fitness at Aberdeen beach
Runners, walkers and joggers will be able to go the distance at Aberdeen Beach thanks to a new fitness project.
In Pictures: Great Aberdeen Run
Thousands of runners have taken part in the first ever Great Aberdeen Run. Competing across two distances, a 10K and a half marathon, the course took athletes around the city centre, Aberdeen Beach and Old Aberdeen. For more pictures, and every runner’s time, see our special 20-page supplement in today’s Evening Express
Athletics: Back to the hills for Robbie after world champs disappointment
Deeside distance runner Robbie Simpson isn't dwelling too much on the disappointment of having to withdraw from next month's world athletics championships in London.