an entry form in, you have effectively entered the lottery. There are roughly 20,000 places available for the general public after taking into account GFA [good for age], charity and club places. In most years about 100,000 entries are received, so chances

’s obvious: a letter to RW prompted the race organisers to set a reduced rate of £3 for LV60s and V65s. And it’s still good value for everyone else at £5 for a well-designed flat 10-miler in Worden Park with a tempting £1,000 total prize pot and 'eco

to getting the most out of your stay in Newcastle.2008 Race Ratings Cast your eyes over more than 120 first-hand accounts of last year's event and you'll get a real feel of what to expect from start to finish.Costume Drama One for the sunflowers, hot dogs

countryside on a 13.1-mile loop, before rejoining the half-marathon course. It’s a great option for beginners and experienced runners alike. Wimbledon Audi 10K (London, October 19) No prizes for guessing what sport is typically associated with the SW19

or the New Forest. And, unlike the Great North Run, it’s not on telly.But this marathon, in a sleepy market town just outside Oxford, is hugely popular. Race day isn't until October 22, but the event's 1,000 places have long been snapped up – 107 of them

close to the target, and we reached 20 miles in 2.59.01 - 59 seconds faster than the schedule - or 3 seconds a mile too fast.Trouble was that by then there was only AJH, ICRAM, Blond Dog and me left :(Next thing I knew, a mile later, I was on my own

year took me from retching after half a mile to a sub-2:00 half-marathon. I wanted more. The RW forum sowed the seeds of this madcap tri adventure. I bought a new bike, a £10 Aldi tri suit and put in a few weeks of training before turning up for a