1. Flora London Marathon Where: London When: April 26It’s the big one. Twenty-eight years of racing; 35,000 runners; and 26.2 miles around the streets of London. For runners of all kinds from the international elite to run/walkers, the Flora

the colour-coding (does purple say 'tempo run' to you?).In the last few years, I've carted around dog-eared bits of paper (right from 'run for ten minutes. rest' to the RW Ultimate Marathon Schedule), dowloaded all kinds of apps and now? Now I have a beast

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

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

Closing Soon...The New Hangover Hike 20 (West Yorkshire, January 1) Whether it takes the 10-, 15- or 20-mile route to clear your head, this varied multi-terrain ramble does what it says on the tin. --Asics Watford Half-MarathonFilling Up Fast

will be taking on Zurich’s Ironman triathlon course – that’s a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile cycle, and 26.2-mile run (yes, a full marathon). The trip promises to be the biggest and best ever with more than 60 forumites heading to Switzerland's largest city, including

of the race. Most runners set time targets, but make sure your happiness isn't resting entirely on bagging that sub-3.30 marathon, or coming top in your club's league. Success is best measured in terms of progress towards your own goals – goals you can control

years and have actually taken on the 4-day Challenge before, in 2009. But whereas back then I arrived in Cyprus bursting with enthusiasm and fresh from a 10K PB and my first ever half-marathon, things are a little different this time. After damaging a

the Turin Marathon in November, I took some time off... and then Christmas off... and then went skiing and injured my knee when I landed a jump badly. I was limping for weeks and only started running again last month. Six months of near-total inactivity

Fiennes back in 2003 as he ran seven marathons on seven continents in seven days (imagine the jet lag!) we've been captivated by the exploits of this amazing adventurer. And now he's appearing in London to talk about his career and celebrate Charlie Burton