heavy in my legs. If that wasn't the perfect finish to my Cyprus Challenge, a clanging sign of how much I can get back out of the training I put in - and motivation to keep running - I don't know what is.Time: 1:11:59Pace: 11:41/milePosition: 339/343
last time, a total shock to the system for someone used to flat road races. This time, I'm slower - but wiser.Time: 37:36Pace: 10:07 m/mPosition: 331/365
and noisy crowds and presided over by an ancient, bemused Orthodox priest. Absolutely worth the uphill slog to reach it.Time: 1:44:56Pace: 15:22/mile (look, it was REALLY steep)Position: 330/334
years and have actually taken on the 4-day Challenge before, in 2009. But whereas back then I arrived in Cyprus bursting with enthusiasm and fresh from a 10K PB and my first ever half-marathon, things are a little different this time. After damaging a
on enjoying the pretty park views instead.Angmering Bluebell Trail 10K (West Sussex, April 25)Make the most of this rare chance to explore the privately-owned 11,000-acre Angmering Park Estate. Nestled in the heart of the West Sussex countryside, this single
’ll have the field of the 10-mile event for company for most of the course.Of course, if the friendly atmosphere’s not enough to keep your spirits up, the thought of the finish in Wymondham’s pretty marketplace will. Enter online nowMad March 20 (Hampshire
for this raucous tour of South Shields, and just revel in this much-loved race's unique atmosphere. Described by one runner as '13.1 miles of party', all 54,000 runners are treated to a hero's welcome from the community - local people pour out onto the streets
alone for quite some time - how did that feel?From mile 10 I was on my own, and I found that very tough. It's easy to start destroying yourself mentally, if you're struggling against the wind and you've got no one cheering you on.It was good to see
the way around the coast of Britain (or as near as they can get to the coast!) and back to Blackpool. 'Barry' the CoastersGB baton will travel with them, passing from runner to runner.The mammoth distance has been split by organisers into 20 stretches
Closing Soon...The New Hangover Hike 20 (West Yorkshire, January 1) Whether it takes the 10-, 15- or 20-mile route to clear your head, this varied multi-terrain ramble does what it says on the tin. --Asics Watford Half-MarathonFilling Up Fast
