400m hero Iwan Thomas, too. But there are lots of other reasons to sign up for this terrific 10K, now in its third year. The out-and-back road route winds through the city’s beautiful Sutton Park, and although there are a few cheeky hills around the 8

sweat. Once you've warmed up along quiet residential streets, you'll have to slog it out on a single trail climbing the tough Leckhampton hill. At 5K the slope finally plateaus so you can enjoy the stunning Malvern Hill views and look out for the Devils

with this adrenaline-fuelled trail adventure. Endcliffe Park and Whiteley Woods provide the perfect setting for a two-lap extravaganza - with a challenge en route to keep you on your toes. As soon as you spot the 100m long MIZUNO Hill, it's time to push hard

-road circuit round south-east England's largest stretch of open water, with a few tough hills thrown in for good measure.     -->Filling Up Fast... London Pride Run 10K, August 18OK, so these two races aren't in July but with places going

, and includes a dramatic crossing of the dam wall and sluice gates. Just watch out for Saartjies Nek, the big hill at 38K that can really take it out of you, hence the signboards placed halfway up the hill saying "Saartjie’s got you!" The accompanying half

follows quiet country lanes and laps the beautiful Priory Park, with a few climbs thrown in for good measure.Closing Soon...The Sturminster Half-Marathon (Dorset, August 2) This romp through the Dorset hills will help you work up an appetite

will help improve your power, strength, and speed, and if you persist with them, they should also help to modify your running style. Finally try relaxed hill running. Running up a hill (it doesn’t have to be steep) can help improve your knee lift and the use

! You'll enjoy yourself so much you won't notice the pain... until afterwards. It is not the sort of course that will ever give you a PB, but you won't care."Susan Leighton: "Just loved it. The support, the weather, the awfully long hill, the theme tune

a flat out-and-back course with a long drag up to the finish. Over 150 RW website members have already entered!Gtir: "Have done this a few times and it's a great race. Mainly flat but with a hill in the last mile. Well worth doing!"Freckleton Half

running will enjoy an injection of pace. The four weeks break down as follows: Week 1: Easy does it is the key this week.Week 2: Increase your ride duration and throw in some harder efforts – intervals, moderate hills. Include some longer rides