Comprising a distance of 8 heart-stopping, lung-busting and back-breaking country miles, this year's suffering was run in perfect autumnal weather on November 14 at Chipping Sodbury, South Gloucestershire.If you were at the race, visit the race

Time not givenThis was my first Marathon and before the race I had said never again, but I enjoyed every minute, the spectators were fantastic and I can't wait for next year!Index of all quotesNext quote

life over the years, I wouldn’t have abused it during those early years. With running, I guess it just took me a while to understand it." Adam Bean, 41. Years running: 26Race short distances first "Like too many novice runners, I focused on the marathon

included). What better way to get into the festive spirit?! Roll on next year!" Jean GilmourReader Reviews3. Friends of Mick'n'Phil Half-MarathonWhere? Warwickshire When? MarchSince they started racing in 2002, father-and-son team Mick'n'Phil have inspired

races to use our online entry service and with over 200 RW members entered so far, it's clear its popularity has grown over the years. Starting at the local Woodbank Stadium, it’s a testing course with two significant hills along the way, the first

here. Next year’s 20th edition of the town’s popular half-marathon is a great opportunity for some winter sun and stunning racing. As well as running past historical buildings such as a 16th century fortress, you’ll enjoy views over the town’s beaches

-distance record at Challenge Roth (8:18:32), breaking her own record, and she also won Ironman South Africa. She has never lost an Ironman race. She is unlikely to lose this one.Julie Dibens (UK)The 36-year-old from Salisbury came third at Kona in 2010, a

(August)2009 Date: tbcHeld in the mountains of Sweden, this race is one of Europe’s most scenic and toughest marathons. The course changes every year – and has not yet been decided for 2009 – and is roughly 43K.  In 2008 the race was held in Vålådalen

. There are triathletes from all round the world. I think the town of Kona is pretty sleepy the rest of the year too so that contrast over race weekend is exciting. The chaos created by the race is good fun. Everyone checks each other out in training.On race day

’s striking chalk hillside. At around 3,000 years old and 374 feet long, the Bronze Age spectacle - Britain’s oldest and most famous hill figure - is an epic backdrop to this beautiful race."Great little race - nothing flash or fancy. You get a road (flat