of shady woodland paths. You’ll dash through sleepy hamlets before being treated to jaw-dropping vistas over the Thames Estuary in the distance. Not only that, the race lays on free pre- and post-race massage, homemade cakes, fruit and water, a well

again) and covers 6,000 feet of climbing in 26.2 miles. Thanks to this sense of epic adventure, the race is brimming with camaraderie and you’ll have plenty of company on the two-lap out-and-back course. Throw in a post-race communal meal, memento

means I've piled on the weight and am embarrassingly unfit. I'm hoping that the Hyde Park race will be the impetus for me to kickstart my fitness routine and ditch the extra stone I'm carrying. If nothing else, I've seen how competitive James is, and he

-Marathon (Lincolnshire, February 22)Great East Run 20K, February 15Elgood's Brewery Great East Run 20K (Suffolk, February 15) Good for: those partial to a post-race tipple You and your supporters will be spoiled silly at this 20K road race. As well as a sports masseur

is downhill all the way to the finish. Post-race, runners will find themselves at the centre of a village fete, with barbeque, tea and cakes, a free kids' fun run and entertainment including a brass band and a bouncy castle to keep younger spectators

to charge up 28 flights. At the top, victorious runners will cross the line into a post-race VIP reception at top restaurant Galvin's at Windows. You can expect some unusually refined crowd support from hotel guests along the way, as well as the buzz

gorge is deservedly an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. You’ll be rewarded for your efforts with a free post-race drink at the finish – a pub – plus a goody bag to take home.Magnificent Eastnor Castle 7 (Herefordshire, April 19) This race truly

heading back to Sandown. The race has a cult following so get in on the act to join a small field keen to notch up this tough race on their running CV. On your way back, keep an eye out for The Man within Compass pub – a perfect post-race watering hole

adapting to a regular (or increasing) training load. Long runs, hard sessions and races also leave your immune system dramatically lowered, so knowing what to eat, drink and do immediately after exercise is vital for staying fit and healthy too.Keep Moving

us more susceptible to UPS.You may be used to finding yourself weary and achy during and after periods of hard training, but UPS is much more than mere post-training tiredness. The deep fatigue you feel results in longer-term problems, which demand