has re-established its world-class credentials with a supremely fast course, excellent race management and a concern for the ordinary runner that other events would do well to mirror. The international running community has yet to really discover its
’s flat, fast and run along quiet country lanes, so expect traffic to be at a minimum. The route itself incorporates two and a bit laps through the back of the local University buildings, including the old libraries. The race is part of the Nike A1 Series
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
?2008 Race RatingsRun this if you like... May 3 North Dorset Village MarathonNew event Country lanes; south-west scenery; trying new events May 3 Suffolk Heritage Coast Run/Walk 26/13/6 80% (see more)Suffolk coastal paths
marathon warm-up. Trailing the rural lanes of Kent to traverse a number of hamlets between Deal and Dover, the course boasts a fast opening stretch, swiftly followed by some challenging hills including a half-mile long ascent from Sutton. Despite being set
doesn’t reach 20 metres above sea level, so fast times are still achievable. It’s like mountain running, but without the mountains.Black and white houses line the route in StratfordShakespeare Marathon and Half-Marathon (Warks, April 24) Now in its 24th
three races start within Newton Abbot Race Course, and with the 10K starting 15 minutes later, competitors peel off to complete a loop through the quiet country lanes of Kingsteignton.Meanwhile, marathon and half-marathon runners wind along the valley
city centre, with a route taking in the River Taff, Cardiff Castle and Bute Park.Ash Excellent 8 (Somerset, Sept 10) Multiterrain event through country lanes and tracks, with plenty of hills and picturesque scenery.Yorkshireman Off Road Half
many of these meals are well publicised for their high fat and sodium content, it seems that fast foods as a whole are somewhat unfairly maligned as junk food. In fact, choose carefully and life can be healthy in the fast-food lane. Heres a brief guide
Your Number One: Northumberland Coastal RunThe Runner’s World community has spoken! Here they are – the 50 best races in Britain from last year. There’s something for every shade of runner here – from 5K up to marathon, from tarmac to mudbaths
