crowd." carrot topReader Reviews2. Rhayder 'Round The Lakes' 20Where: Powys When: MarchThe timing of this 20-mile road race makes it perfect spring-marathon preparation, but that’s not the only thing that’s been drawing in runners from all over the UK

on running." Martin ConnorReader Reviews | 2010 Race Details3. Trionium Picnic MarathonWhere? Surrey When? JuneDubbed the hardest marathon in the UK, the Trionium Picnic Marathon is staged every two years (so you can fully recover before race day rolls around

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handy. We're not suggesting you become time-obsessed (leave the watch at home for leisurely recovery runs and long, slow sessions), but once you've passed those early months, structured speedwork sessions and carefully paced racing are a surefire recipe