to supporter hotspots, we’ve pulled together a feast of articles for you to pore over for the next thirteen days... Half-Marathon SolutionsBeginner, elite, veteran or fundraiser – these two articles will equip you with the technical know-how to run your first

another and give it to your supporters so they'll know when and where to spot you.The Big Day Bookmark these essential event guides to help your day run like clockwork...Great North Run GuideCruise through the race with our expert tips and insider info

Run hub page, you should find plenty of tips and info to help you have a superb race. We've also compiled the top 10 mind-boggling facts about the racing extravaganza.There were 12,000 runners in the 1981 event. That figure has now risen to 55

-Ona S shoes. The K-Swiss K-Ona S is an Ironman specific running shoe (worth £80) that'll help you perform at your peak. For a chance to win, just add your top racing tip to the comment section at the bottom of this article.You can also visit the K

that allows you to enjoy the event as much as the spectators cheering you on?When Tom Day started running for Leukaemia Research after his father was diagnosed with the disease, he decided to become part of the charity's Banana Army at last year's London

and documentary film-maker, is pictured here running along the relatively flat paths that weave through the rocky terrain.Facts and history:- Parys Mountain is one of only three sites in Wales that have evidence of copper mining during the Bronze and Roman Ages

-watering trio of events ever. Fights are already breaking out in our offices over who will go on which trip...Here are what are undoubtedly our two finest travel packages, just for you in 2004. We run them in conjunction with Mike Gratton's 2:09 Events.RW Swiss

Snapped at the Finish (Page 2) Page 1 2 3Doug Hutchinson, 3:07"I’d advise runners to concentrate on their long runs and stamina. It made a huge difference today. Everything went so well."Howard Elliott, 3:01"It was my first time past 20

won his age category in his last marathon. Roger's routine generally involves two five mile runs during the week, plus a marathon at weekends - a weekly mileage of 35-40 miles.Roger's top tip is to swap speedwork for cross-training, on an elliptical

sufficient in size. Many of the top runners have a 20L sack or smaller.5. Fuel RulesWork out early on in training what race fuel works for you. If you're planning on running most of the race, it's difficult to eat bars, etc on the go. The Moroccans eat dates