nature of terrain that you’re using. For events like the Hellrunner – where we deliberately build in bogs, wetland and hills – we are governed to a degree by the natural terrain, but as soon as runners end up queuing to go up a hill or across a stream

of Wiltshire, so too have its picturesque route and friendly relaxed atmosphere. So named for the five rivers, four hills, three country estates (rarely allowing public access), two castles and one cathedral by which the course passes, entrants are treated

spectator support, robust organisation and a high turnout of club runners make this an annual favourite for some – throw in a not-so-faint trace of PB potential too and it’s no wonder this fixture continues to go from strength to strength.New Year Box Hill

. This will allow you to simulate race conditions i.e. hills, wet, cold, uneven ground etc. and also discover what your actual pace is, rather than a treadmill pace. It may help to find a partner to run with or to join a local club. I found the latter was the best

ciggie during the Notting Hill carnival last year. I'd already decided I was doing the FLM, and so had good reason to try and kick the habit. Literally, ten minutes after crossing the finish line, I had the biggest craving for one of those menthol (oh

route with fantastic views." says BlueWombat. "The hills killed me - I thought the long slow ascent into Chudleigh was bad enough, but then the steep climb out of town was even harder. Plus, I had the joy of knowing they were coming along again, second