counted: “when I sat down with my partner before Christmas she said ‘go for it’. You need someone very supportive to do it, as you tend to get a bit obsessive,” he says gratefully.In a pool Ratbag could swim a little, but the prospect of open water
, contact Harris Active Sports Ltd: 01268 491036. COMPETITION RULES* This competition is only open to subscribers to the UK edition of Runner's World magazine. No cash alternative can be substituted for any prize. The winners will be notified of the results
Are they shower- and wind-resistant? Do they protect the runner from a steady autumn drizzle and moderate gusts of wind? Breathability Does the weather protection come at the cost of comfort? Does the jacket keep you cool or make you hot? Comfort What is the fit
with blisters is leave them be. If they’ve broken open during the race, your main concern should be preventing infection. Twice a day, soak your feet for up to 20 minutes in water containing iodine solution. Gently dry your feet, and cover the blistered area
of running socks and a Runners Multipouch with bottle (each set worth £45).All HILLY socks are made in the UK and carry a 100 per cent satisfaction guarantee.COMPETITION RULES* This competition is only open to subscribers to the UK edition of Runner's World
There are two camps in the trail running world. The first believe that a waterproof trail shoe is as much use as a wire-wool thong. What you need, they say, is a shoe with wide open mesh that lets water in quickly, and then lets it out just
Kingston Breakfast Run, March 30Filling Up Fast...Asics Kingston Breakfast Run (Surrey, March 30) Despite the early start, more than 3,000 runners are expected to turn out for this flat, fast race along the banks of the river Thames, taking
to cramp just before the Runner's World cheering point. I was all set to look out for the team 8 supporters when I had to concentrate on kicking the cramp out without stopping. Had to do this intermittently until the finish but thankfully didn't lose too
for the 2008 World Championships, it'll be the turn of the running fraternity to wend their way to this bitter-drinking mecca. Not to enjoy a full-bodied tipple, but to toe the oche in this upcoming 12K through rural Surrey. The opening few kilometres take
-and-back course runs straight along the beach towards South Pier, before heading back. If you enjoyed the opening to Chariots of Fire, then this is a must-do. Wycombe Half-Marathon, Bucks, July 11 After the initial mile uphill, the race drops down into the local
