’ve done Tough Guy. There is nothing that can prepare you for this, but to ensure that:a) you are physically fit to do an eight-mile jaunt in the countryside.b) you are completely and utterly barking mad.Now in its 16th year, Tough Guy is a charity event

of those in the Cotswolds.After the initial upward slog, you're lulled by a gradual downward course for four miles. Then you hit mile six, and the monster two-mile hill.Pathfinder stretches his legs at 7.5 milesGavo had warned that when you think you

so that she has more time to train. Big Dave is self-employed, so they can take off around the Hertfordshire lanes for a midweek ride together, as well as longer rides at the weekend. It's the bike leg of the Ironman that worries Jellybabe the most

down, which was difficult so early in the 'race' when my legs still felt fresh. I'd set my Garmin to beep if I was going faster than 9:20 per mile, and it was beeping constantly, although I felt as though I was barely running at all. Still, I tried

beaches after crossing the finish line.Alternatively, for those with energy still to burn, optional hiking on the Pico Turquino route offers runners the chance to scale a portion of Cuba’s highest point (6,580ft) – a great way to keep your legs loose

. Sleaford 10K (Lincolnshire, May 20) Say Sleaford to seasoned road racers and they will instantly think "Half-marathon, February". But now they’ve got a new reason to leg it to Lincolnshire later in the year. The Sleaford Striders have devised a one-lap 10

-mile cycle ride and eight-mile cross-country run, though those feeling less courageous can take the event’s half-length option without feeling short-changed of the fantastic views and varied landscapes on offer.Both races start and finish in the bay

’ll have the field of the 10-mile event for company for most of the course.Of course, if the friendly atmosphere’s not enough to keep your spirits up, the thought of the finish in Wymondham’s pretty marketplace will. Enter online nowMad March 20 (Hampshire

.Thanks! I'm feeling absolutely fine - my legs aren't sore. That's the annoying thing - I wanted to be sore, knowing that I had run really fast, but it didn't pan out that way.Q. How did you find the experience of running your first marathon? You were running

fences and hills, along muddy trails and with a few watery moments to boot. After a fierce gallop you can relax with a well-earned complimentary Beast beer and treat tired legs to a free sports massage. Enter online now.Wild Thing Adventure Challenge 10K