challenged us to a team competition at above-mentioned event. We need a fair number, eight I think. It's an eight-miler, with mud and water and stuff. He has offered sponsorship!!!!!!!Come on guys,roll up. Who's up for mud wrestling.....?Oh and it’s got a

-attended, enthusiastically supported, slick organisation, an atmosphere the Notting Hill carnival would be proud of, a city-centre route and a varied field from international superstars to absolute beginners... need we say more?

, with the main challenge coming from a headwind rather than hills. The run was reminiscent of a school event - three laps around the sports fields. First-timers agreed that the event was a perfect first triathlon experience - not intimidating or too challenging

for wondering if they'd turned up at the same venue; in 2010 the rain came down in torrents, but this year's event was blessed with sunshine.The perfect conditions made for a trouble-free swim in the lake. The 43K undulating bike leg didn't present too many

, old satan was in a very bad mood that day.This incredibly tough triathlon - which was moved from its September date to make way for the 2012 Olympics sailing test events - is one that earns you brownie points for life if you make it to the finish

Distance: 750m/ 20K/ 5KWhere: Karnes, Argyll, ScotlandWhen: July 3First man: Graham Leitch 59:13First woman: Kerry Macphee 1:10:12Last finisher: 2:04:29No of finishers: 117This new sprint-distance event is bound to become a season favourite

56 ratings4New Year Box Hill Knacker Cracker 10K, Surrey When? January 1 Why? Billed as "Almost certainly the toughest 10K in Britain", this year's event saw 175 runners complete the scenic course despite treacherous post-downpour conditions

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in the stunning surrounds of the courtyard of Ripley Castle, the scenery and atmosphere take precedence over PB potential. It’s a tough road race, and is noted for its challenging hill sections, such as the one at Birstwith, which has the honour of being classed

’t have time to think about during the race. 3. Trionium New Year Box Hill Knacker Cracker 10K Where: Surrey When: January 1 2010 The race organisers promise that entrants to the Box Hill Knacker Cracker 10K in Surrey will “laugh, cry and hurl