very impressive stuff, we’re sure you'd all agree. In fact it sounds like a great place for 2000 multi-terrain-loving competitors to stretch their legs. Well, the organisers of the GRIM seem to think so and who would argue with them, after so many of RW

of special reasons why.So, for forumite most likely to cheer you up on a grim day, most helpful, best newcomer, and the flirtiest forumite, right through to the excellent justifications for the special award of the year, read on...Happy Christmas - and thanks

Cracker (Kent, December 13)Believe & Achieve Santa Fun Run (Hampshire, December 14)Inverclyde Santa Dash 5K (Inverclyde, December 14)Christmas Pudding Dash 5 (East Sussex, December 20) GRIM 8GRIM 8 (Hampshire, December 7) Get wet and wild with the GRIM 8

and pathways. Watch out for the five-hour time-limit. If the marathon doesn’t take your fancy, why not try your hand at the three-man relay race? GRIM, Hants, Dec 5 Continuing the off-road theme, the GRIM eight-mile, has, since its inception, become one

in grim weather.In short This is the Range Rover Air Pegasus, with extra grip and water-resistance for off-road running. Its cushioning has been tweaked for the trails, but it’s kept its likeable fit and feel.Try it if you liked Nike Air Pegasus 2000 (£60

Time: 4:45It's not snappy but I have to get it off my chest: - Flora London Marathon 2004,Had some problems with the schedule, sub four,Twisted my ankle at a race called  'The Grim'.Didn't know if I should sink or swim! But decided after Bath Half

the deserted country roads on Christmas morning then getting back home to a delicious lunch (thanks Zilla's mum!) This month's lowlight: Feeling grim at the Grim. Usually I love mud and puddles but that day I just wanted to snuggle under the duvet and go back

’t have to be grim. Reduce stress by playing speed games and just simply enjoying the pace.8. Rest the day afterIf you’re used to running the same pace day after day, you’ll need to work at developing true rest days. Slow right down, cut back on distance

(Ashton under Lyne)Thursday September 15 - 3 Places in the GRIM DuathlonJane Ricketts (Chester)Richard Cameron (Derbyshire)Anthony Clark (Croydon)Friday September 16 - Compressport kit packageWinner: Nikki Day (Westcliff-on-Sea)Runners-up:Peter Bassett

. And if I wasn't doing it, I could be pretty certain one of my rivals was, and possibly in worse conditions."Work On Your WeaknessesThe first step is to know precisely what you should be doing. Just because the weather is grim doesn't mean you can slack off