by the British Paralympic Association. You were able to try out different sports and they picked me up from that. After testing you out a bit more, they hook you up with UK Athletics and help you find a coach. That's pretty much how I started running
Gloucester Marathon: Sunday, October 7 (EVENT CANCELLED)WHY RUN IT?A small, low-key autumn marathon with a mildly undulating course on a mostly traffic-free route, and along flat country lanes by the banks of the River Severn. The race has two seven
only)/£15, payable to Lochaber Athletic Club by April 26. Entries on day (+£2)ENTRIES TOD MacDonald, 11 North Corran, Ardgour, By Fort William PH33 7AA (01855 841276)E-MAILdugie@lochaberac.fsnet.co.ukWEBSITEwww.lohaberac.co.uk
.Despite the sporadic crowd support, nothing in this event detracts from its wide-reaching appeal. Everyone is made to feel like 'real athletes' - with Mars bars at the finish to prove it. David HainesLike the sound of this? Try...Moray Half Marathon, Scotland
events had been organized to keep athletes entertained when they got tired of soaking up the sunshine. Michael Raelert seemed to enjoy the relaxed build up and said “as soon as I landed here I fell in love with the island and have been struggling to focus
Distance: 1.5K/ 42K/ 10KWhen: June 12Where: Windsor, BerkshireFirst man: Tom Bishop 1:52:33First woman: Lois Rosindale 2:06:37Last finisher: 2:31:35No of finishers: 1,663With the elite athletes forced to battle the elements as well as each other
This Sunday heralds the return of one of the UK's most prestigious endurance triathlons; Ironman UK. This is the only officially branded Iron distance event in England. More than 1,500 triathletes will be speeding through Lancashire's countryside
and the affection of the huge crowds gathered there, and proved that it was possible for a disparate group of athletes – some finely honed and experienced, some self-confessed lardbutts – to swim, cycle and run from zero to hero in just nine months.But on Sunday
. If their support can’t inspire you, you don’t have a heartbeat.Lows: The long walk from the finish near Copley Square to the baggage buses.Watch out for: Junk food served up at Hopkinton fair in the hours waiting for the midday start.Contact: Boston Athletic
this chip-timed, UK Athletics-certified race in your next bid for 10K PB glory. 3. Castle Combe Chilly 10K, Chippenham, WiltshireDate in 2012: November 25Three laps of this smooth Tarmac circuit is all you need to smash your PB – and the organisers even
