I've ticked most of the 'must-do' boxes in my 20 years of running, from 5Ks to marathons, a multi-day event and even a night run. But I've never raced a mile, attempted cross-country or donned fancy dress. Nor have I run a European city marathon

boost your fitness - even if most of your races are on asphalt.  SANDAn expanse of golden sand between sparkling sea and sweeping dunes is enough to inspire anyone to fling off their shoes and break into a canter - but beach running can be tough

of the ‘barefoot revolution’, the shoe manufacturers who sold – and still sell – cushioning and motion-control footwear are jumping fully on board. This seemingly uneasy alliance has created a barefoot/minimalist industry worth £1.1 billion, but the question