, the Norland Trail Race, the Helen Windsor 10K, the Mytholmroyd Fell Race and the Calderdale Way Fell Relay, and will this year add a new one, the Halifax Town Centre 5K, to that list. New Balance commends all running clubs for their commitment

Elite Award Categories:Best Overall ProductBest ShoeBest Nutritional ProductBest New EventBest Running RetailerMost Improved EventThe UK's Best Running Club 2008 Award (sponsored by New Balance)Running clubs are a crucial and valued part of the running

enthusiasm as well as your feet. Running in the dark is a necessity if you work from dawn till dusk or you’re training for a night-time race such as a New Year’s Eve event. Whether you’re heading out early or late, follow these easy strategies to stay safe

my mood. As I shouldn’t run every day – at least to start with – how can I maintain this important balance of activity and rest every day?A To successfully return to running, recognise that your fitness will have dropped. Ward off any negative

of the clubs considered were either nominated by readers or recommended by experts, notably England Athletics' regional development officers.Still, without further ado, here are the winners... UK'S BEST RUNNING CLUB (sponsored by New Balance)Poole Runners Since

than a protective trainer. In May, a 31-year-old American runner, Patrick Sweeney, won the Palos Verdes Marathon in the US in a time of 2:37:14 - with FiveFingers on his feet.They're also proving to be more than a fad. Just ask Nike, New Balance

a fad. Just ask Nike, New Balance, Saucony and the other big boys of the multi-billion pound running shoe business who have glimpsed the future of running shoes - and are racing backwards to catch up.

If you want to become a better runner, there’s no real training substitute for running. Other sports just don’t cut the mustard when it comes to preparing your body for race day, right?Right. But in terms of boosting your fitness, balancing muscle

-rate levels to get a reasonable cycling heart rate. For example if you run intervals at 165bpm, on the bike, you should aim for 155bpm.Of course, balancing cycling and training isn’t always easy during the rush hour, and safety has to be the most important

, which may account for your leg and arm pains. In addition, during growth spurts, your muscles may not have time to accommodate to your new limb lengths and may require extra time to become strong enough to stabilise your pelvis and shoulders during