, bustling and a fab first race for beginners. Join entrants from Manchester and all over the north-west in a sea of runners on a flat road route around Manchester’s vibrant city centre. If you’re used to training to music, the entertainment along the route

National HighlightsChasing the Grand Prix, May 8 Silverstone 10K (Northamptonshire, May 8) Has your schedule hit skid row? Is your training more turgid than turbo-charged? Why not rev up your running by registering for the Silverstone 10K on May 8

is one beginner who's wondering whether to take the plunge. "Should I fill in the form or dream on until next year???" he asked a couple of weeks ago, kicking off the Should I enter?! thread in the Flora London Marathon forum. Ashapalan has only been

to supporter hotspots, we’ve pulled together a feast of articles for you to pore over for the next thirteen days... Half-Marathon SolutionsBeginner, elite, veteran or fundraiser – these two articles will equip you with the technical know-how to run your first

, offering jelly babies, orange slices, drinks and even beer to the annual invasion of runners."This is such a great event and the support from the spectators is fantastic. The buzz of the whole event seems just the thing to get any beginners hooked

a record number of absolute beginners. The Zurich adventure all started a year ago with a call for new shipmates to join the Pirates on their 2009 voyage to Ironman Switzerland (IMCH). Since then, the plucky IM virgins who heeded the call – and a

anyone can do this race because it's very challenging from a novice point of view, especially if you haven't done much hill training, if any at all. This race is listed in the Top 10 toughest triathlons competition this year. It was also really nice

there will be extra train services laid on from London and Kent.More half-marathon highlightsNike Milton Keynes Half-Marathon (Bucks, Mar 12)Broadland Half-Marathon (Norfolk, Mar 19)Wilkinson Ackworth Half-Marathon (W Yorks, Apr 2)Not so easy Rhayader Rhayader 'Round

to be the biggest and best ever with already over 60 forumites paid up and entered, including a record number of absolute beginners.Add to that the world-famous Pirate support crew - the envy of every non-Pirate triathlete - and a great time is guaranteed for all

you itching to join the Abingdon action, make sure to get your entry in extra-early next year!The Secret of Abingdon's Success: What You SaidRun Around: "A must race for every marathoner - elite to beginner!"Blackers: "This is an excellent event