at a figure between 0 and 100%, allowing us to rank them. NB: We have only included races with at least 25 responses and where a race appeared on more than one Top 10 chart (Scenery, PB Potential, Beginner-friendliness, Atmosphere), it was only included

."My first 10K and it has converted me from a non-runner. The organisation was amazingly efficient and I felt welcome even as a plodding beginner. Will be back but hopefully without the short walking breaks next year!" Anne MartinReader Reviews | 2010 Race

to the public, where you can turn up, race and get an officially-recorded time. The difference between these meets and road races is that there are usually only about 10-12 competitors in each race.When you go to a meet, if you have not booked in advance, you

1. Mull of Kintyre Half-MarathonArgyll and Bute, May 30 This race makes it into the beginner category for much the same reasons as it made it into atmosphere and half-marathon top 10 – it’s just a race that’s really good fun to run, the vibe

05.00.50Small Marathon Robin Hood Marathon 11th September 2005 1204 06:23:27Medium Marathon Edinburgh Marathon 12th June 2005 4419 08:45:00Large Marathon Flora London Marathon 17th April 2005 35260 10:06:32Large 5K: Race for Life’s press office says

; this race is not a battle but instead a testimony to 10k cruising. With only a few very small slopes, beginners can take full advantage of the flat, country roads before a delightful downhill finish allows you to notch up unexpectedly quick times. It

Short and snappy, 5K races are the perfect distance for beginners targeting a first race – but an equally satisfying summer target for a speed-demon with more racing experience. This is the destination for all things 5K – all the schedules, guides

RacingYou've trained for months, so don't blow it: race smart"The strategy that applies to almost any race is to run with your head for the first two-thirds of the race and with your heart for the final third," says coach Jack Daniels. Running

where you can even contemplate this sort of activity. Only speed up in the last mile (1-2km) for a 5K, two miles (3km) for a 10K, and three miles for a half-marathon. The 3 p’sAt its core, performing well in a race is founded on three basic

This section is adapted from the book, Triathlon Training in Four Hours a Week: From Beginner to Finish Line in Just Six Weeks, by Eric Harr1. Choose your starting position wisely. If the triathlon you've entered has a mass start (meaning all