Britain.How did it come about?RW forumite The Hoose Goer was inspired by Eddie Izzard's 2009 multi-marathon tour of the UK, and in early December he decided to attempt something similar.He decided against his original plan - to run the coast of Britain
for Britain’s country corners for some exhilarating long-distance challenges. Head to windswept Mull of Kintyre for its beautiful half-marathon course and famed ceilidh party spirit; or get down to Britain’s southern edges for the North Downs Run 30K
Further than a half-marathon, but not so long that it'll scupper the following week's training, the UK's 20-mile races are the unsung heroes of spring marathon training.Swap your usual long run for a 20-mile tune-up, and from busy start lines
We snatched a quick chat with the first British finisher in Sunday's Virgin London Marathon - 27-year-old marathon debutant Andrew Lemoncello.Firstly, congratulations - to be the first Briton home in your first marathon is an incredible achievement
in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty through some of Britain's most spectacular cliff-top paths - it’s not just the relentless hills that take runners’ breath away in this special marathon. And all finishers enjoy a heroes’ welcome with hearty food
! -- Duchy Marathon, March 8 Duchy Marathon (Cornwall, March 8) Good for: a Cornish challenge Join in the 33rd staging of Britain’s second-longest-running marathon. It’s certainly a challenging course, with a hill that seems to grow from one lap
, Surrey Hill (Berkshire, May 31) Push yourself to the limit by tackling mud, hills and bogs galore in this extreme off-road event. City of Manchester 10K, July 5 Filling Up Fast…Birmingham and Black Country Half-Marathon (July 4
1. Snowdonia MarathonWhere? Gwynedd When? OctoberA world away from bustling urban races, the Snowdonia Marathon leads runners on a demanding rural route circling Snowdon, Wales' highest peak. You'll be rewarded with panoramic views down the valley
complete with music performed by the West End musical’s gospel choir.GDF Suez Leeds Half-Marathon (West Yorkshire, May 10) After last year's trial autumnal staging, organisers have restored this 4,000-strong city-centre number (boasting some challenging
– or even sea spray – as you run along the coast on this fast, flat course through Southsea and Portsmouth. The varied route will keep you entertained as it tours Portsmouth’s historic docks for a glimpse of Britain's naval heritage, including HMS Victory
