.More than 60 races made the grade, based on everything from “the sheer joy of running in a famous city" (Anne McGrane on the magic of the Paris Marathon) to this: “It was 10pm and a new moon was rising. The dune was awe-inspiring, a long ridge of sand

: the slip-on uppers don’t even have laces.Wang Wei Hua – the girl in question – is one of 85 runners in Tianjiin province today. Our nationalities are as diverse as our abilities – 11 from China, a majority from Denmark (home of the race organisers), half a

The Great Wall Marathon...The Great Wall Marathon takes place each May, and also incorporates a half-marathon. Entries are available as part of apackage. For more details from the UK, contact 2:09 Events; tel 0870 3500 209; email info@209events.com; www.209

Fancy running one of the world’s biggest and best marathons? How about a bit of shopping?Courtesy of 2:09 Events, we are giving away a trip for two to New York on New York City Marathon weekend (November 5, 2006), including flights

for thousands of years in China, ginseng is an herb traditionally taken to remedy chronic fatigue, nervous disorders, low sex drive, and forgetfulness. In terms of exercise, ginseng has been said to boost energy levels and performance and to speed workout

and Ironman Wisconsin in 2002. The 39-year-old finished 11th last year in Kona and was second in 2009. He will need to pace himself better on the bike this time - he went too hard last year and paid the price.Andreas Raelert (Ger)The remarkable Raelert, who

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might think the average temperature of minus 20 degrees C and strong katabatic winds will be the biggest challenge, but the altitude of 10,000 feet and hilly course play their part too in making this a truly tough event. Run at 80 degrees south, just a

You can tell a lot about a country by the quality of its roadkill. In Britain, for instance, it consists mostly of pheasants – slow, dim birds, imported from China because English aristocrats were too slow and dim to hit anything of local origin

When: May 9, 2011Where: Prague, Czech RepublicFirst man Eliud Kiptanui 2:05:39First woman Helena Loshanyang Kirop 2:25:29 Last finisher 6:51:23 No. of finishers 4854 After months of preparation it arrives - race day. Those seemingly endless runs