06 Jul Newsletter 07 07 2026
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Shout outs
- Karen Lower at the Great North 10k
- All our runners at the EMGP MK 10k
- David Harvey at Endure24 Leeds
- Rachel Lewis at the Midlands Tough Mudder
- Mark Rose at the Lundy Island Half
- Duncan, Carl and Riccardo at the Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon
- If that wasn’t enough, Carl also did the R4W Porthcawl 10k the following day
- Weekly Parkrun update.
Have we missed you? Report your events. Or, let us know what you’ve been up to via the Whats App social media page.
Wednesday
Route: check it in advance (gpx available here)
https://www.northamptonroadrunners.co.uk/delapre-fairytale-arch/
Weekly Overview (6th – 12th July)
Member of the Month
Congratulations to our June Member of the Month, Samantha Jefferson-Crouch, who completed her very first ultramarathon in Morzine.
Vo2 Max Testing
The university has offered us the opportunity to undertake VO₂ max + lactate threshold testing. 
Approx £100 per test (normally ~£200 elsewhere)- this might reduce further if demand is high enough. 2 people can test at once, so no need to come alone
What is it?
VO₂ max and lactate testing measure how efficiently your body uses oxygen and at what intensity it starts to fatigue and accumulate lactate during exercise.
Each participant receives a detailed report covering their training zones, lactate thresholds, and speed/heart rate zones. Essentially a personalised roadmap for getting the most out of their training. It’s not just for competitive runners either, it’s genuinely useful for anyone looking to train smarter, whether that be a parkrun time or just feeling better on a long run.
Watch out for dates.
NRR BBQ 22nd July at the Royal Oak, Blisworth (6pm)
Please secure your booking through Coacha – selling fast! (Deadline – end of play Monday 13th July)
Please book early to secure your spot!
> Menu (left)
> Club Store > Browse & Buy
> Search for product > Summer BBQ 2026
> Select variation
> Please let the Committee know in case of any allergies.
Oh and dig out your favourite terrible running photos (since July 2025)… you know it makes sense!
Race Calendar
See our race calendar below. If you cant see it visit https://teamup.com/ksqds17fetjqohnvb9.
To submit a new race to the list please talk to any committee member.
All join in
These events are available for all members to join in with. Please let us know if you have an event that you want to promote one.
July 2026
Saturday 11th July- Bury Field Club Day. A group of NRR will be heading to Bury Field parkrun with the club flag and colours to celebrate all things running, jogging and walking. Will stay for coffee or picnic afterwards, weather depending.
August 2026
Parkrun ‘Z’ trip Saturday 8th August
Kelvin is planning a trip to Zuiderpark parkrun in The Hague, Netherlands. Join the Parkrun group if you’d like to talk logistics and travel dates.
September 2026
Marathon du Médoc- Saturday 5th Sept. The slowest marathon you’ll ever run — over 20 wine and food stops through French vineyards. Fancy dress is a must, with a different theme each year-the chosen theme for 2026 is the 1980s!
This event is now sold out but register for the waiting list if you missed the chance.
Bushy parkrun trip – Saturday 19th September. A club outing is being planned – please speak to Lily Hemmens or join the parkrun WhatsApp group if you have any questions about travel logistics.
October 2026
Snowdon marathon – 24th Oct. The chaos has started. If you are running, spectating, or just thinking of running or spectating, or mildly interested in spectating or running. Join the WhatsApp group where people will be discussing spectating or running.
November 2026
Benidorm Half Marathon and 10k – 21st Nov. Come and join the already big group getting a few days away from the cold of Northampton and running this event. Join the WhatsApp group and find out more.
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