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flat, rural 10K instead?The Great Daffodil Run - Marie Curie Cancer Care 10K (Northamptonshire, March 12) Last year over 2000 runners entered this 10K. Now there’s a new venue set within the graceful surroundings of Kelmarsh Hall with a predominantly
1. Trionium New Year Box Hill Knacker Cracker 10KSurrey, January 1 What better way to kick off the year than by running one of the UK's toughest 10Ks? The course over the North Downs is picturesque, but most of the runners have no time to sightsee
realised I could do it. And once I’d finished, in 5:12, I realised anyone can do it, if they set their mind to it.When I did the Great North Run 18 years ago, I had a curry and a few drinks the night before. And I did it in 1:50. These days, I may be slower
Yorkshire, June 24) The Humber Bridge, June 24An infamous North East tidal waterway provides a breathtaking backdrop to this popular half, run over Britain’s longest single span suspension bridge. Far from faultlessly flat – the bridge rises towards its
their fitness levels ahead of the Flora London Marathon. 27 BUPA Great North RunWhen? September 30Why? The world’s biggest half-marathon. Autumn sunshine, big crowds, the Red Arrows and a seafront finale – what more could you ask for?28 Llanelli Waterside
.berghaus.com Camelbak Daystar –£50Capacity 14.3LWeight 770g In a recent five-day stage race, nearly every participant wore a Camelbak to provide fluid during the run, but the company isn’t content with just supplying great bladder-carriers. This ladies’ rucksack
’ve run the Flora London Marathon or the Great North Run, you probably think you’ve been in a big race. But try the Stramilano and think again. Over the race weekend there are actually four events. Elite athletes have the Saturday to themselves for a
: April 18 Where: Suffolk 2009 Rating: 88% Run this if you like... rousing spectator support; having your own personal supplies waiting at drinks stations; climbing the occasional hill.Great Welsh Marathon **ENTER ONLINE** When: April 18 Where
throughout the year. Those races take in every major city and large sections of the countryside around them. They range from televised major national events, such as the Great North Run, to more modest affairs that would be delighted with a field of 100