to the leisure centre for a dash to the finish line.What the organisers say:“It’s a great course for first-time racers.”What you said in 2003:KAM: "Good testing run. A well-organised event." Big Bopper: Despite a slow run, I managed to sprint at the end. I saw

-Marathon, SeptemberAnother race that offers a chance to see how the other half live. Set entirely within Windsor Great Park and past the Castle, on a testing route.3 Lake Vyrnwy Half-Marathon, Wales, SeptemberDespite a remote, mountain setting, this lakeside event

for many sufferers.In exercise-induced asthma (EIA), exercise produces changes in the lungs which your GP can measure using a peak flow test. Generally, the more severe the exercise the more likely it is that bronchospasm – a narrowing of the airways

a break, read our nine rules for a successful return and don't start running again until you meet all the criteria. RW magazine subscribers can see the article in full here (along with three running comebacks) while non subscribers can enjoy

, running styles and wallets. Manufacturers have focused recently on providing extra cushioning while striving to keep weight to a minimum and maintain responsiveness. As usual, we've cranked the RW Shoe Lab into action and have duly pounded, prodded

As winter recedes, now is the time to invest in your most important piece of gear: new running shoes. Our Spring/Summer Guide includes a bumper crop of 40 new shoes, as well as reviews and technical information on each.The RW Shoe Lab has once again

The ‘Get You Round’ schedule A beginner’s programme, mixing some walking with running, over 4-5 days a week.The idea here is to get you fit enough to make it round the course, regardless of speed, so there’ll be very little fast work. You need to build up endurance and the schedu...

-good glow.The Jersey Island Challenge is a team event, but choose your companions wisely: it’s likely to test your friendship as much as your fitness. Competitors must start and finish as a pair, and though company can prove both useful (for drafting one

Ultimate Direction Speedemon 2300 – £89.99A pack for the runner with a long commute who needs to take lots of gear to work. The Speedemon has a 35-litre capacity – so you could conceivably pack a shock-proof laptop – and also comes with a three-litre drinks bladder. The pack look...

Nike has promised its new Nike+ SportWatch GPS will be a "game changer". Runner's World couldn't turn down the opportunity to take the watch for a test run to see whether it lived up to the hype. We know it looks good, but does its functionality