I actually remember filling out the entry form for the 50-Mile Challenge, thinking it was such a good idea. I'm in the second year of a four-year build-up to the 89km Comrades Marathon in South Africa in 2007. I thought that running the 50 would

Rottingdean Windmill Marathon, Sussex: Sunday, July 14WHY RUN IT?Challenge, sceneryA tough trail marathon run over a rolling South Downs route. There are also 15-mile and eight-mile options. It is primarily advertised as a walk, but runners

by clear women's winner Shona Crombie-Hicks from London (37:02) and Jonas Brandsbjerg, the Danish winner of the men’s race (31:50).Caption in here-->Day two is when the Challenge really comes into its own, with the spectacular 13KM Ridge Run. This saw

topped the lists. That was the JP Morgan Chase Corporate Challenge event at Battersea Park, which had to be held over two nights to accommodate the 20,000-plus runners. Three renowned, long-standing Northern events take the next three places, though

over 50 events taking place across the length and breadth of the UK, our 2009 Marathon Index has all the inspiration you need to embrace your new (or next) marathon challenge. Exmoor Coastal Marathon, May 9 Spring When is it? What is it

From all corners of Britain, from six miles to 26.2, road to trail, and from small rural races to big city marathons, all the best fixtures are here in your 50 top UK races of 2009. The list includes familiar events and lots of new entries

…What Is The Great Forumite Ironman Challenge?More than 20 forumites and 10 supporters have put their names down for the 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile cycle and 26.2-mile run, and another 20 are maybes. Training has been tough - especially for the two of them who couldn

next week. If I am racing, I still run lots - around 50-70 miles a week. I fit it all in by dropping other things – running comes first, it's my priority.G: I used to follow a schedule, but I've done 23 marathons this year and 30 last year

) Where? Lincolnshire When? September 5Runners are doubly rewarded for this tough 10-mile fixture, with stunning rural scenery and a sausage and chips lunch!7. CancerCare Cross Bay Challenge 13.1 (96%, 100%, 23 ratings) Where? Cumbria When? August 16This

the organisers of the Marathon of Britain comes a new long-distance race designed to test the mettle of any runner. It’s 100 miles of footpaths and tracks, and with over 10,000 metres of ascent and decent, it’s not an event for the faint-hearted. Heading out from