in fancy dress which makes the race even more special and each year features a fancy dress theme: 2012 was 'history; and 2013's theme is 'science fiction' - so dig out your best sci-fi outfit and get running!Your prize consists of two return flights from

Coach Steve Smythe explains the challenges that lie ahead for his two ASICS Target 26.2 runners Sarah and Alex.Sarah's race results suggest she just about has enough speed to reach her sub 3:30 target. However, she doesn't have a big endurance

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specifically towards the marathon distance and on bringing her times over the shorter distance races down, so that a sub 4.30 debut is achievable. Mel is enthusiastic, positive and resilient – all qualities that will help her reach her goal.First timer Steve

, which would require too much effortin tough circumstances, run three to four reps and then call it a day. This is the best option if you’re concentrating on racing shorter distances – from 800m to 5K – because practising race pace for these is critical.3

. After months of grumbling, I finally realised I wasn’t just running for him, but I loved it, it became an important part of us. It gave us strength and determination to fight his illness. We ran a 10k race together in September and were adamant we would