Lochaber Marathon: fast, flat and with some great scenery too "Superbly organised, beautiful countryside and a great atmosphere. Looking forward to next year!" Harriet Cameron, on the Windsor Half.If you don’t mind slowing yourself down a little
improvements in their rankings. Here’s why:1 Hastings Half-Marathon, Sussex, MarchOne of the toughest half-marathon courses out there, but brilliantly organised, with excellent support and great value. The organiser even laid on a special train to get runners
Discover the secrets of success when it comes to the second half of marathon training, with ASICS Target 26.2 coach Sam Murphy. We talked to expert coach Sam to find out more about handling high mileage, the taper and race day tactics.Just press
finish. A great way to kick-start your 2006.More Scottish highlightsBalloch to Clydebank Half-Marathon (Dunbartonshire, Mar 12)Dumfries Marathon (Dumfries, Mar 19)Edinburgh Forthside Half-Marathon (Midlothian, Mar 26)Rough 'n' Tumble 10 - January 15Rough
rural two-lap event. There is also a half-marathon.FEES£8/£9, payable to Rotary Club of Stratford-upon-Avon by June 8. Entries on day (£12).ENTRIES TOM Bartlett, 40 St Andrews Crescent, Stratford Upon Avon, Warks CV37 9QL (01789 552951)E-MAILbardrun@shakespearemarathon.org.ukWEBSITEwww.shakespearemarathon.org.uk
If you don’t fancy 26 miles, or you feel it will cramp your enjoyment of the city, you can still enjoy some of the world’s best spring events. Here are five to whet your appetite.Lisbon Half-Marathon Month: MarchOne of the world’s best half-marathons
build-up. However, many runners have found that theyve run their best half-marathons either a week or two weeks after another.Its worth noting, though, that racing a distance too much is likely to have the opposite effect: youll risk becoming stale
Closing Soon...Closing soon: Entries for the Norwich Half-MarathonCrewkerne 9 (Somerset, June 5) It samples delightful South Somerset hilly countryside. Plus junior and fun runs for the family.Southend Half-Marathon (Essex, June 12) Popular
along Roman roads. With over 200 RW members running and the promise of a hot bacon sandwich waiting for you at the finish, what’s stopping you?--Bedford Half: The last half of the yearBedford Half-Marathon, Beds, Dec 12 Apparently so many people entered
Overall score (2006) How many would do it again? No. of ratings1 Brass Monkey Half-Marathon, North Yorkshire(1/22/06) "This is just my favourite race on the calendar - a chance to meet up with forumites in a warm space; a flat course; a great
