.There's no reason to grit your teeth and head out into the snow in shorts, though. Choose your running tights wisely, and they could see you through the changeable British winter: from lighter tights for sunny days, to fully weather-proof tights for anyone who

Pole Marathon – a prize worth £6,000.This extraordinary marathon first took place in 2004, with Runner's World magazine editor Steven Seaton lining up among the 15 well-wrapped competitors. You can read his report here.The runners may wear snow shoes

turned to sleet and snow. I was wet through, frozen and lost all feeling in my arms. We ran mile 10 in 7:41. By mile 11 I was struggling badly. Incapable of talking and unable to remember how far we had run or how far there was to go. OB was still running

as a tasty reward. Enter online now.Lasswade 10(Midlothian, March 6)Hills come thick and fast in this Midlothian mission. As you bump up and down on this rural lap soak up the stunning views of the snow-covered Pentland hills and try to enjoy the few

of November, deep snow in December, 9 year old with very bad chesty cold in the day leading up to the mini-Goofy...Was Mum a total wuss when she shed a few tears after seeing her youngest son charging after his older brother to the finish line of the 5K

I started my training before Christmas and everything was going well until it snowed.  I had the misfortune of slipping on ice in January, fracturing both wrists and was no longer able to train. I was gutted! Fortunately I had a place in the ballot

the worst winter for some years I trained. Through snow, rain and hail in freezing temperatures I ran the Monsal Trail to my office most days and then at the weekends hit the Peak District routes where I now live and work.The London Marathon came first

-fitting technical top that'll wick moisture away. Outer layer This protective shell will protect you from the cold, wind, rain or snow while still allowing sweat to evaporate. It's best to pick a jacket that sits loosely over the other layer(s) to keep your outfit

-inspiring wilderness of rock, snow and water, the majestic domain of giants and mountain spirits.By most normal standards, to attempt such an ordeal is mental (ie mental mental). It’s the kind of race that’s run by short, thin-lipped men with varicose veins

as many words as the Eskimos have for snow. You might have read or heard about some of the following: anaerobic threshold, ventilatory threshold, lactate threshold, lactate turnpoint, Conconi pace, or even OBLA (onset of blood lactate accumulation). All