After striking gold in the 110m hurdles in this summer's European Championships, Andy Turner is going for glory in the Commonwealth Games. This year the 30-year-old proved his talent to the racing community after two seasons beset by injury
fun run through Southsea or take on the more challenging 10K (adults only). This year's Santa suits will be an unusual blue for the 10K race, but as ever all funds raised will support the Portsmouth RNLI. This ever-popular race is guaranteed to get you
's no surprise this race attracts PB chasers every year but beginners will be reassured by the supportive, friendly atmosphere and a real mix of abilities in the 500-stong field. Wipe off your sweat with a fluffy finisher's towel before settling back and enjoying
Success tastes so much sweeter for long distance runner Chris Thompson after pushing through six long years of injury to return to formidable form. After taking silver in the 10,000m at the European Championships, expect Mo Farah's close friend
The Skeleton Run 5 (Leicestershire, October 29)As darkness sets, grab a costume and join a band of fearless runners and nordic walkers for a thrilling Halloween race. The hilly trails of Beacon Hill Country Park offer the perfect racing grounds
was injured earlier on the year and it set my season back a bit later. So the Commonwealth Games have taken on a real significance for me.What will it be like racing in October, when your season is usually over?I'm slightly gutted that they are taking place
on the roads a few years ago made me determined to stick to transport of the two-legged variety. Then a cycling holiday last year in France seemed to finish off any affection I had left for the humble bike.Loaded up with supersize camping bags, the cheapest
on each circuit, but with encouraging marshals and excellent crowd support, you're guaranteed to power through. This year the race organisers have banned the use of iPods or MP3 players - though with such glorious surroundings, you really won't need any
Introducing the comeback kid: Mark Lewis-Francis. After a year off due to Achilles injuries, the former 100m World Junior Champion was close to giving up running. Then along came new coach Linford Christie, new sponsor Puma and a renewed love
South Run last year and I was pleased that I won that race in 46:26, which was really good. But the marathon is a different ball game and I'm stepping up to it slowly. Last year I did the 10K for the first time in a championship. I'm heading
