,Muttley,Evil Pixie.Yep - it's the forum Christmas social - gathering for a run and a few post-run shandies, where the following few non-running forumites will join in the festivities:Barkles, Sam Panther,Blonde Bird,Venom, Susie BeeSnoop, (arrived much later after

- except that you type out your conversations and you never know who's going to chip in next. As well as being an exceptional place to spend a social hour or two, they're where you can tap the collective knowledge of over 140,000 runners, from first

. Social NetworksTwitter (twitter.com) is deceptively simple at first glance, but it's an extremely powerful tool. It's not just for telling everyone what you had for lunch. Setting up an account takes seconds, and once you're logged in you can connect

create a social and sporting hub for the communities they operate in. Without clubs, running as we know it would not exist.To celebrate the achievements of running clubs, Runner's World, in partnership with New Balance, is once again searching for the UK

injury risk, and includes recovery time to avoid fatigue. Here's how to design your ideal running week.What to includeYour ideal week will feature a longer run to build endurance, a hilly run to improve your strength, and a scenic or social run

and competition to improvers, but importantly they also create a social and sporting hub for the communities they operate within. Without clubs, running as we know it would not exist. To recognise the achievements of clubs up and down the country, Runner

by the crowds and the runners.2 Nike 10K, London, SeptemberWith so many new runners out for a great day, this really is as much a friendly ‘social gathering’ as a full-on race.3 Bupa Great North Run, Newcastle, SeptemberIt’s the world’s biggest half-marathon, so

was key to my success.  It kept me going when at times, I found it tough.Celebrating: Already celebrated with forumites on Sunday evening but will continue to do so at the next RW social in London.Index of all quotesNext quote

the (now optional) eight-kilogram pack – the locals will love the idea of getting their own back if you take up this option.Field 800Fee €20 (including a post-race picnic in the park)Contact Championnat du Canigou Siege social: 37 Bd Clemenceau-66820

marathon across Dartmoor.And sure enough – proof that RW members like nothing more than rising to a challenge (especially when accompanied by the prospect of pre- and post-race socials) - come October 21, more than 80 RW members found themselves assembling