-marathoners completed one. This was great, as it meant that there was always someone on the course you could walk - er... run - with! It was especially good for the slower runners and those needing some inspiration given the harshness of the terrain. The scenery was so

.Competitors have to navigate through nine checkpoints, as the race heads out from the outskirts of Sheffield to offer fantastic views over the Hope Valley.Stansted Slog (Hants, September 17) If you're not familiar with the joys of trail running, this a great

Shakes Muscles Of Steel 10K (Surrey, February 10)Inca Trail (Somerset, February 17)The Terminator (Wiltshire, February 24)Great North West Half-Marathon, February 24Great North West Half-Marathon (Lancashire, February 24) Blackpool’s Golden Mile might

." Of course, Steve took things steady to begin with, going out and doing some short walk-run sessions. He’s currently on a programme that will get him ready for the Great North Run in September."I’m exercising about three or four times a week, either

of saying you were part of London’s pioneering musical half-marathon.More large-scale urban halfs... Sheffield Half-Marathon (South Yorkshire, April 27) Great Eastern Run (Peterborough, October 12) Cardiff Half-Marathon (Cardiff, October 19)Want to shout

any more races or events lined up for this year?Not yet, but I definitely want to do a few. I'm considering the Great North Run, the Great South Run or another marathon.How is your recovery going in general?It's all good. Some things will take longer

, which are then divided into individual legs. These legs are not a set distance, so each runner can do as much or as little as they like.The Coastal Relay isn't a race - the 'Coasters' simply aim to unite and celebrate the running community of Great

North Run, Great South Run and Great Edinburgh Run lying down, and this year it launches its own contender for greatness – the Great Capital Run. Whether you run, jog or walk, you’ll be able to line up with thousands of others on 15 July to complete a

/4/06)97100%7 ratings18Cancer Care Cross-bay Challenge, Lancashire (7/2/06)9783%12 ratings19Great Langdale Marathon, Cumbria (9/24/06)9695%11 ratings20Great Gorilla Run 2006, London (9/24/06)9691%11 ratings21Exmoor Stagger 15, Somerset (10/22/06)96100%10 ratings22Drogo

for the Bupa Great North Run – or your autumn half-marathon of choice. Read the whole forum debate.Q. Can you give me any advice on wearing compression socks for my first half-marathon? Wendy Edwards 5A. It is important that you practice wearing compression