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RW Previews: Hillingdon 5, March 14
By Runner's World on 15/01/2004 15:22:32
Short n'sharp and with a public house in every direction! It has to be the Hillingdon 5.
for the final hurdle: A long, energy-sapping drag up to the railway station and Ruislip driving range. Luckily for you, what goes up must come down, and the drop through Sharp’s Lane takes you to within sprinting distance of the finish. What you said in 2003
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RW Previews: GRIM, January 18
By Runner's World on 20/11/2003 14:30:32
Why not jump into the deep end at this multi-terrain event in Hampshire?
’s budding forumites have entered already. (Last year, over 400 RW members entered!)After a brisk start on sandy paths, the race encounters an energy-sapping hill that stretches above the entire course. After a sweeping descent you’ll reach a water
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My 2004 London Marathon
By Crazy Addick on 21/04/2000 14:32:12
How was it for you? - Quotes and pictures from London 04
,. All I had been told about the crowds was true they were fantastic, round the Houses of Parliament and into Birdcage Walk, suddenly I found a new energy and could manage to pick up my pace, for the final half a mile or so.Then across the line
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A Great North Weekend
By David Mitchell on 22/09/2008 00:16:44
Make sure your Great North Run weekend runs like clockwork by following our guide to getting the most out of your stay in Newcastle
-day shoes and kit. Disposable clothing to keep you warm at the start is also a good idea, as are blister plasters, suncream and anti-chafing cream. And if you’ve practised with energy gels in training, make sure you pack a handful of these too.If you
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RW Previews: Stockport 10, December 14
By Runner's World on 12/11/2003 16:15:50
A great course over a classic distance
of the energy from your legs.What the organiser says:“This is a great event, but anyone who is expecting an easy course is in for a big surprise."What RW says:“A really well organised event, with a testing course and a large field.”What you say: Andrew Denton
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RW Race Report: TUI Marathon Palma, Majorca
By James Barnard on 18/10/2011 15:33:53
When: October 16 2011Where: Palma, MajorcaFirst Man: Mark Dalkins (2:34:17)First Woman: Sonja Oberem (2:51:53)Last Finisher: 6:00:35No. of finishers: 9205 (across the marathon, half-marathon, 10K and kids' events)White sandy beaches lined with palm
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Game For A Marathon: Running The Kenya Safaricom
By Ashley Smith on 18/07/2005 13:57:49
It's a marathon serious enough to attract the world record holder, where elephants, nervous Westerners and thousands of locals all play their part...
point, it seemed to be a constant climb.All along the route, runners and walkers chatted, and as at so many events, there was a great spirit of camaraderie. The water stations were plentiful, with sponges, oranges, energy drinks and water in cup
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A Right Royal Run: The Windsor Half Marathon
By Jane Hoskyn on 27/09/2006 11:27:42
The hilly course was no walk in the (Windsor Great) Park, as one RW writer found out
sprinted the next few miles faster than I've ever run an event, determined to make up for that slow start. It became a virtuous circle of motivation, with the pleasure of overtaking and the roars of the marshalls giving me even more energy. I crossed
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Racing Away: Top Travel Tips
By David Mitchell on 23/10/2008 12:05:57
Here's how to make sure that race overseas really does prove to be the experience of a lifetime
Leaving on a jet plane for an overseas event? Lucky you! Here’s how to make sure you hit the ground running and avoid having a racing holiday from hell. Bon voyage!BEFORE YOU GOGetting A VisaWithout the correct visa you might never get off
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A Mountain To Climb
By on 18/11/2009 11:41:29
The Alpe d'Huez Triathlon is one of the toughest sporting events in the world. For this reason alone, it's worth doing. Just don't expect a personal best
around me people are blithely removing their clothes and pulling on cycling gear. With such a long race ahead, the transition area is relaxed. It seems more important to make sure pockets are full of energy bars and gels than simply to whizz off
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