Where and when?Sunday, October, 5, CarlisleWhat is it?The Great Cumbrian Half is an out-and-back race, with flat roads and a rural setting. The course takes in some of the best sights that Carlisle has to offer. It starts and finishes with a lap

locations the Durham Dales have to offer, making each year's race unique in character. But worry not - unlike the KIMM, there's no navigation involved, and no backpacks!This year’s inaugural edition is a cracker. Set in Hamsterley Forest and comprising

Where and when?Sunday, October, 26, HampshireWhat is it?Fire stations and road races aren't natural bedfellows. But the Fordingbridge 10 proves that big trucks with sirens and country lanes do in fact work in harmony when it comes to events

Most triathletes come from a running or biking background, so it's no surprise that the swim is usually the part of the race triathletes like least. Pool swimming generally poses few problems but taking to the open water is another matter

days to log more miles or train for a race, so you’re more fit than you’ve been all year. But this otherwise ideal season is fleeting, and without the right focus, you could lose all you’ve gained as winter rolls around. So make the most of your summer

," says Currell. This alone makes it a good meal choice the night before a big race.Many elite triathletes eat pizza before overseas races, particularly if they are a little unsure about the local food. But it's not all good news, says Currell. "It

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Where and when?Sunday, October 26, WorksopWhat is it?Worksop is not just famous for producing such illustrious stars as Graham Taylor and that stout bloke from Iron Maiden. It also produces some fine races, including a smashing half

.With a half-hour aerobic warm-up courtesy of local fitness instructors and a start at Mallory Park racing circuit, the race will get off to a flyer. Once you’ve completed a lap of the circuit , the route leaves the Park and travels through the picturesque

. The race starts just outside town and does the best thing possible by heading even further out into the Bedfordshire countryside and scenic villages, for some great rural-running. After a short descent at two miles, the route heads through Wilden, Ducks