Urbanathlon

'Lisa Foley (this years female winner of Winter Tough Guy) and her team from Lisa Foley Fitness will be on hand at the finish line to assist competitors with stretches, cool down exercises and provide advice on how to ensure your speedy recovery after the event. They're a friendly bunch, who regularly partake in events, with expert knowledge in all things health and fitness. Swing by for some structured stretching and you may even be one of the lucky ones to be randomly selected to win a free Nutrition and Lifestyle Assessment.'

www.LisaFoleyFitness.co.uk

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We supply quality DIY items with an ever expanding range

Founded in 1968 the OMM is the originator of the 2 day mountain marathon type event and is for teams of 2, carrying all clothing, equipment, tent, sleeping bag, food for 36 hours, navigating one's own route and including an overnight camp.

Teams are totally self supporting, no GPS or outside support is allowed and teams NOT arriving at the the overnight camp are assumed to have camped safely.Your team partner is your first source of help and assistance.

Carve Skate Park Designs Ltd is a young and adventurous design, consultation and construction company that is dedicated to the future development of British skate boarding, BMX and Inline skating. Having provided facilities that have drawn in competitions that had never been hosted in the UK before, we believe that Britain is ready for a change.

We design and build facilities that provide people of all ages with challenging, creative and fun skateparks that include obstacles that replicate street spots generally used by people within this community

Summit Physio offers the most comprehensive physical emotional support in healthcare industry.  The Summit team provide a first class service in the prevention and treatment of mucsuloskeletal pain and injury. irrespective of age or ability.  Following your initial consultation the healing begins

“Running Free Magazine delivers our marketing message right to one of our prime target groups – runners in the market for purchasing specialist sports equipment. Content is good, target group is perfect. I guess you would say right place, right time.” Steve Raven CEO ASSIST creative resources Ltd.

You can subscribe direct from their website and with only postage and packing to pay you get one issue per month direct to your door.

If you’ve always fancied skiing or snowboarding and always wanted to learn to ski or snowboard then Chill Factore in Manchester in the North West of England has the answer.

Now you can learn to ski or snowboard or find your ski or snowboard legs before leaving the UK for your next skiing or snowboarding holiday on our breath-taking indoor skiing and snowboarding slope. Whether you want to simply try skiing or snowboarding out by yourself or want lessons from one of our fully qualified ski or snowboard instructors, the choice is yours.

SheRunsHeRuns first opened its doors at Bluewater on 2nd December 2006 and we now have stores at Meadowhall (Sheffield), York (inside Blacks), Glasgow (inside Debenhams) and Arndale (Manchester). SheRunsHeRuns is a specialist running store designed to appeal to men and women of all standards, from absolute beginners to serious athletes.

No one is too unfit or too fast! Our goal is to 'Get Britain Running' and our staff are fully trained to help you find the right products for your individual needs.

To visit our websites follow these links; www.sweatshop.co.uk and www.sherunsheruns.co.uk

Playgolf Manchester is incredibly well located, right in the heart of Manchester's leading family destination - Trafford Quays.

Along with the nearby Chill Factor snow centre, the JJB Soccerdome and the David Lloyd centre, Playgolf Manchester's sweeping driving range is one of the region's best-known sights, right alongside the huge Trafford Centre shopping complex.

Burdens Limited are the UK's leading supplier of civil engineering and building materials to the infrastructure, environmental and industrial markets.

Burdens product range spans more than 18,000 lines, from gas and water pipelines to environmental-management systems such as rainwater harvesting.

Burdens provide service and support from a national network of over 50 specialist distribution depots covering the UK and Ireland

Up & Running are a shop located in Manchester's Triangle, Exchange Square, who provide equipment for all your running needs. 

Location: The Triangle Shopping Centre in Exchange Square (formerly Corn Exchange) which sits in the centre of M&S/Selfridges, the Arndale Centre (Next), the Printworks, Urbis and Manchester Cathedral (off Deansgate). It is most recognisable for having the extremely large BBC TV on the side of the building.

It has 2 entrances, one off Corporation St (under the BBC TV) and one off Fennel St. UP & RUNNING is situated on the first floor inside the Triangle. Currently, the Triangle is situated behind the Manchester BIG WHEEL.

Nearly 2 million people give blood and yet it is still in constant demand. That's because there are all sorts of reasons as to why people receive blood - the kind of issues that might touch all of our lives. Whether it's to help support a patient through chemotherapy, to stem blood loss during pregnancy or to help someone injured in an accident there are so many reasons why we need people to regularly donate.

If you would like to find out more about blood donation please click on www.blood.co.uk or call us on 0300 123 23 23, where you can find details of your local donation sessions, the donation process and answers to any medical queries you may have.

Do something amazing - give blood.

Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op has years of experience setting up Bike to Work Schemes in partnership with organisations, large and small.

Whether you are an employer or an employee these links will explain everything you should ever need to know about this fantastic tax-saving scheme.

Are you looking for amazing experiences, personal and team development or simply the chance to have a lot of fun?

Get your pulse racing with Peak District outdoor pursuits like climbing, canoeing, mountain biking and abseiling. Develop your professional teams with Peak Pursuits corporate and professional teambuilding packages. Inspire young people with Peak District residentials, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Expeditions and unlock their creativity with art and drumming workshops, break dancing and dj-ing.

We offer all of this and more in great value packages at the best locations in Staffordshire, Cheshire, Derbyshire and The Peak District. Peak Pursuits has something for everyone - take a look at our website and see for yourself.

Golfers Local is a golf specific newspaper set-up in September 2008 to keep golfers from the North West and North Wales right up to speed with all the latest from across the region.

Within this must-read product is editorial content that reaches the very heart of the vibrant local golf scene.
 
Exclusive interviews, course review, offers, golf tips, club results, readers' photos, competitions and quirky news stories keep the reader focused on all pages, therefore providing the best possible platform for our much valued clients.

Manchester Climbing Centre is one of the largest climbing walls in Europe. Set in the unique surroundings of St Benedict's Church, Gorton, Manchester, the 75+ lines are tailored for you. Whether complete beginner or experienced rock legend we run sessions that should enable you to climb in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere.

Climbing is a great way of keeping fit in an exciting, social environment and with 20m lead walls, extensive bouldering and top rope lines you should soon work up an appetite. Situated on the impressive mezzanine is the Rocks Café and Cotswold shop, so you can relax and have a coffee and watch the others do the hard work.

Russells is one of the leading construction contractors in the North West.  All aspects of construction are covered including industrial, leisure, office and residential.

Refurbishment work is completed to the same high standard as new build. This was highlighted when one of our building projects won the Manchester Chamber of Commerce Award for Building of the Year for an extensive refurbishment of a City Centre office building.

Philips Park Fire Station is located at the end of Briscoe Lane Newton Heath, and is station number S18 in the North Borough.

The station has four appliances which consist of An ERF Foam Tanker, A Volvo Hose Laying Lorry and two regular Volvo Water Ladder Appliances.  For information about your local fire station call Manchester North borough headquarters on 0161 608 5619. 

Always call 999 in an emergency. NEVER call your local fire station or borough headquarters as they may take too long to answer.

From budget roller banners to double-sided and super-wide roller banners, we've got the banner stand to suit your needs.

High quality, full colour exhibition graphics with fast, reliable delivery from a leading UK printer.  Call us now for immediate prices on printed vinyl Banners. No minimum order, fast delivery and volume discounts available.
 
The Image Group, Barton Hall, Hardy Street, Eccles, Manchester M30 7NB Comany registration number: 3832820. Vat Registration number: 7593338977

Oldham Mountain Rescue Team was formed in 1964 and is just one of around 53 teams of volunteers providing a search and rescue service prepared to help people in difficulties in the wild and remote places of the UK.

Each team works mainly in its own area and provides a service linked to local physical and geographical needs. For the Oldham team it is the northern end of the Peak District National Park the rural and urban areas of Greater Manchester.

The main Manchester City Council website with access to the latest news, whats on locally and services provided by the many varied council departments.

A great interactive site that allows the user to access many services including applying online for a job, health, Education, housing, Leisure, business, benefits and emergency telephone numbers.

There is even a leaders Blog, latest news, an events guide, residents services, planning enquiries, council tax and minutes from recent council meetings.

We have over 22 years of experience in the scaffolding industry a proven track record in business management and finance within the sector along with the will and ambition to fullfill our clients needs without compromising our high service level.

Connolly Scaffolding once given the opportunity can prove that we have the ability to satisfy our clients needs to provide solutions that in time will make us stand head and shoulders against our competitors.

Located within the Medlock Valley in east Manchester, Sportcity is the largest concentration of sporting venues in Europe and is less than two miles from Manchester City Centre.

Sportcity was developed for the 2002 Commonwealth Games and the 48,000 seat City of Manchester Stadium is now home to Manchester City Football Club. The site also features the National Squash Centre, the 6,500 seat Manchester Regional Arena, English Institute of Sport, Manchester Velodrome and the Tennis Centre as well as a state-of-the-art gymnasium.

Medlock Valley is yet another major Sponsor and is also the location for The Urbanathlon first event, located in the City of Manchester Medlock Valley runs for several miles towards and entering into Tameside.  Medlock Valley is the location of Clayton Vale, an area of outstanding beauty which forms a small part of the East Manchester Urbanathlon course.

Groundwork Uk is another of Urbanathlon's official partners.  Groundwork supports communities in need, working with partners to help improve the quality of people’s lives, their prospects and potential and the places where they live, work and play.

Their vision is of a society of sustainable communities which are vibrant, healthy and safe, which respect the local and global environment and where individuals and enterprise prosper.