together a feast of articles for you to pore over for the next few days... Half-Marathon SolutionsBeginner, elite, veteran or fundraiser – these two articles will equip you with the technical know-how to run your first (or fastest) half:Your First Half

, and from doing something to raise money for a good cause. Of course, if you'd rather give the fundraising a miss for now, you'll still find hundreds of other 5Ks taking place across the UK in our event listings, all of which promise a warm welcome

have taken the event in the last 20 years – in terms of the charitable fundraising, the elite field and the first world record set on the course just six weeks after he died with Paula’s stunning 2:15:25. Look at the six goals my Dad and John Disley put

thousand running fanatics – it has to be a community festival for everyone. Hence all the fancy dress and enthusiastic fundraising. Perhaps charitable fundraising has partly replaced organised religion as an expression of community solidarity.Pam Lay, 4

(Cardiff, Manchester and London, February 9) The cities of Cardiff, Manchester and London may not rank among Europe’s most romantic holiday destinations, but this trio of charity fundraisers nevertheless promises to touch the hearts of runners and locals

running finery for this multi-terrain fundraiser - set in the imposing Chatsworth House Deer Park and Woodland estate, this is regal splendour at its best. Run along well-maintained trails amid the beautiful gardens, there’s just one incline of note

to race within the imposing Chatsworth House Deer Park and Woodland estate by registering for this inaugural multi-terrain fundraiser.Run predominantly along well-maintained trails, the race route winds its way up from the deer park to Dobb Edge, where

of this charity fund-raiser - Santa suit included. Hastings 100th Anniversary Marathon (East Sussex, December 14) Commemorative one-off challenge on the picturesque South Coast, offering a testing course, fantastic spectator support and a feel-good factor second

charity fundraiser - taking in all of Leeds' iconic landmarks.National Highlights... Hinckley Half-Marathon, May 10 Hinckley Half-Marathon (Warwickshire, May 10) Pop a spring half-marathon in your racing schedule with this friendly

to expect but took support from the forums and these articles. The tales of people ending up in St John Ambulance's care terrified me but the rest were inspiring. I sat blubbing for several nights afterreading other people's tales!Fundraising was much easier