for its post-race cake spread.22. Offa's Orror 20K (93%, 100%, 23 ratings) Where? Monmouthshire When? April 14"Orror" might just be the right word for 1,600ft of climbing through the stunning Wye Valley gorge.23. Bourton-on-the-Water 10K (92%, 100%, 16

the Brathay Windermere Marathon (May 16) or the Yorkshireman Off-Road Marathon (September 12), or try out two new big-city fixtures - the mbna Chester Marathon (May 31) or the Bradford City Marathon (October 17).With dozens of races taking place all over

caused by excessive moisture overnight. My legs felt strong throughout, and at 2:45pm the following day I made it to my destination. A final 200m sprint finish saw me breaking through the finishing line, after 29 hours of running with no sleep

running for charity (Breast Cancer Care) in what was certainly the pinkest shirt on the course. The run started off OK, got over the start in 19 minutes and started the slow process of going past the other runners. Things were going well, felt really good

to stretch out my legs. The crowd helped so much. The back of my left thigh went near the TV camera in front of Buckingham Palace (I hope the BBC didn't get that moment), and I pushed on to finish before the big clock hit 4:00. My final time was 3:56.08

I had a place in the London Marathon in 2003 but unfortunately had to pull out after doing all of the training, as I had a chest infection during the taper.  It was particulary sad because Dad was dying in hospital and was really looking forward

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crowd of spectators cheering them in and were met with water, bananas and a goody bag. The prizegiving was in the local Bar Med and a few of us stayed on to see the forum team win the 'Largest Team' prize. The charity has raised in excess of £100,000

selected! Gharib, who also slipped on the cobbles, was third in 2:07:02.The British MenThe first British runner was former Olympic fourth placer Jon Brown, who eased round well inside the 2004 Olympic qualifying standard of 2:15:00 with 2:13:39. He

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