that allows you to enjoy the event as much as the spectators cheering you on?When Tom Day started running for Leukaemia Research after his father was diagnosed with the disease, he decided to become part of the charity's Banana Army at last year's London

the cast of Emmerdale through Victoria Park in banana costumes? Well if you need to ask where the cinema is in French, or need tips on the art form that is air guitar, Runner’s World might not be your first port of call. However we can offer you the chance

on the Pist' had 28 members from all over the country, including an ultra runner, several beginners, a Runner’s World editor (thanks Sean) and a Korean film crew.I don’t think anybody expected the race to be a 'normal' event. When the costumes arrived about

’m really chuffed."Bala was a tough place to make a triathlon debut. When Jellybabe came out of the water, her hands were so cold that she could not work her fingers to get her shoes and socks on. "I had marshals putting my socks on and peeling my banana

that marks the anniversary of the start of the American Revolution. Taxi drivers offer helpful tips on pre-race fuelling (bananas) and getting a restaurant reservation in North End, the city's 'Little Italy' on Marathon Eve, proves impossible. Route recce

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

rationing a reality of daily life, the idea of running for fitness or weight-loss is incomprehensible. That's one of the main reasons why former London Marathon winner and running tour operator Mike Gratton wanted to create an event in Cuba. The Caribbean

saucepans, and thrusting sweets, chocolate cake, peanut butter sandwiches, bananas, pretzels and nuts upon a sodden but deeply grateful field. Every exhortation was personal, with eye contact made. Running through the country club district of Brentwood

raising event, not a 'run' as such," explained Nick Moglia. "You can run, walk or crawl. Don't expect to do normal times, as you will be wearing a full gorilla suit which is incredibly hot, so if you are running expect to get incredibly sweaty. Having said

- such is the popularity of this flat, fast course that places are going like hot cakes.-->National Highlights North Downs 30K (Kent, June 10) Kent: the garden of England, June 10 Few races in our event listings receive such consistent and unanimous praise