trail race into a one-mile course might seem like a tall order, but that’s exactly what the organisers of this multiple-lap event have achieved. Choose whether to enter the 10K, half-marathon or full marathon challenge, then attempt to complete
Appeal, and you’ll bag a medal – and perhaps a PB too.Filling Up Fast...Liverpool Santa Dash, December 6Liverpool Santa Dash 5K (December 6) Join thousands of Santas charging through the bustling streets of Liverpool in this atmospheric event.Trionium New
--About meI got into sport when I left school and for 25 years I was involved in themartial arts and kickboxing, competing and coaching up to national level.By the late 90's I had lost interest and felt there was no challenge in it.I needed a new
we were fast and loose, or a bit slower with muscles tightening by the second.This was my ninth London, but my first for six years. I'd forgotten the impact the event has on your senses and had thought that I would make this my last London for quite
was the one handing out jelly babies!) Brilliant day never to be forgotten! Next challenge.... Index of all quotesNext quote
for several days and then setting some new challenges for shorter distances (Marathon - never again!)Index of all quotesNext quote
to course previews and photos. And if you're inspired by the long-distance antics from Kona, we've got plenty of tips to help you step up to the Ironman challenge and train like a pro
Distance: 1.5K/ 42K/ 10KWhen: June 12Where: Knockburn Loch, AberdeenshireFirst man: Andrew Brierley 2:11:07First woman: Rachel Boyd 2:23:45Last finisher: 3:42:14No of finishers: 107As triathlon increases in popularity, event organisers need to find
for wondering if they'd turned up at the same venue; in 2010 the rain came down in torrents, but this year's event was blessed with sunshine.The perfect conditions made for a trouble-free swim in the lake. The 43K undulating bike leg didn't present too many
Distance: 750m/ 20K/ 5KWhere: Karnes, Argyll, ScotlandWhen: July 3First man: Graham Leitch 59:13First woman: Kerry Macphee 1:10:12Last finisher: 2:04:29No of finishers: 117This new sprint-distance event is bound to become a season favourite
