very impressive stuff, we’re sure you'd all agree. In fact it sounds like a great place for 2000 multi-terrain-loving competitors to stretch their legs. Well, the organisers of the GRIM seem to think so and who would argue with them, after so many of RW

, plenty of long hard hills to stretch even the toughest hard-nuts. Last year the event attracted nearly 150 runners, but expect that number to be higher this time around.What the organisers say: Not surprisingly... "The sense of achievement you get once

stretched and kit suitably pre-gunged, the starting gun sent the field off straight into a fierce headwind which, despite the many twists, turns and changes of direction, was to be a constant feature of the race.  The route, entirely offroad on private

A spell away from the water's edge, Bewl 15Closing SoonHurry, you won't be able to enter these races for much longer...Bewl 15 (Surrey, July 1) An off-road circuit round south-east England’s largest stretch of open water, with a few tough hills

gravel trails through the 600-acre Arboretum site.-->Closing SoonAsh Excellent 8 (Somerset, September 9) Now in its 11th year, this multi-terrain event takes runners along rough tracks, over stiles and up leg-busting hills rewarding them

. Be prepared for a fair stretch of uphill running, though locals claim the course presents nothing too arduous for the 10K first-timer. Rotary Shakespeare Marathon (and Half-Marathon) (Warwickshire, April 27) Enjoy a dose of Olde England in this predominantly

two road fixtures (waterways and cycle paths rather than tarmac), one beach stretch and one cross-country course, to total 26.2 miles before lunch on Easter Sunday. Yellow jerseys are to be awarded to the leaders of each stage (as per the renowned Tour

)Beautiful countryside, riverside stretches and just one hill of note make this a popular multi-terrain fixture among runners of all abilities.Filling Up Fast...OK, so these two events aren't in October but you heard it here first, places are selling like hot

intervals and stretch your legs. This will keep you from getting too stiff and help get your blood moving around your body, which in turn prevents the risk of deep vein thrombosis. Just don't try any high-altitude training!Dealing With Jetlag"Change your

to relax with your finishers medal and take advantage of your free entry to the fair - or head to the nearby golden sandy beach to stretch out tired legs. Enter online now.Battle of Sedgemoor 10K (Somerset, August 29)Don't let the name mislead you