flinging on your running kit.Vila de Santa Pola Half-Marathon (January)2009 Date: tbcSanta Pola, south of Alicante on Spain’s Costa Blanc, is a traditional fishing town that has been attracting visitors since Roman times when fish were pickled and salted

(March)2009 Date: March 14The Hague’s biggest sporting event celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2009. The series of races on offer – including a popular half-marathon, 10K and children’s race – are a great way to explore this culturally dynamic city

will stand out if you're simply wearing your running kit.Bottoms UpI began the race with a single aim: to have as much fun as possible, and if that meant running slowly and soaking up the wine and atmosphere, then so be it. I just had to run round within