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Triathlete saves his Lucky reward
By Annie Rice on 02/01/2013 12:02:51
British Triathlete Chris Bartlett was presented with an unusual prize upon winning ‘I Carrera Ciclista del Cochinillo’ in southern Spain: a live piglet.We’ve heard of unusual prizes, but this pre-Christmas award tips the wacky scales. The Ipswich
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Worldwide Races Index
By on 19/05/2009 11:58:52
Enjoy our jam-packed international race listings for travel ideas in unforgettable surroundings, from once-in-a-lifetime destinations to European mini-breaks
in association with Sports Tours International too. EuropeJanuaryEgmond Half-Marathon (Netherlands) Race Website | RW PreviewVila de Santa Pola Half-Marathon (Spain) Race Website | RW PreviewFebruaryCinque Mulini (Italy) Race Website | RW ReviewApeldoorn Marathon
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Top 10 Spanish Races
By Alison Hamlett on 13/10/2008 17:42:39
Featuring... Vila de Santa Pola Half, Granollers Half, Barcelona Marathon, Cursa Bombers 10K, Madrid Marathon, Medio Maraton de Madrid, Madrid Women's 5K, Behobia-San Sebastian, Seville to Los Palacios Half, San Silvestre Vallecana
Barcelona Marathon, March [Getty Images] Sport in Spain might be dominated by football but running is making strides to catch up. In a country that brought the world flamenco, fiestas and bull fights, running is a great way to see the sights
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Share Your Fundraising Stories
By on 14/04/2010 15:24:32
, the route winds past Moorish Spain's most beautiful sights. A record 7,345 runners lined up last year, because Palma isn't just about race times – it's about getting everyone involved. Whether you opt for the marathon, half-marathon or 10K, there's a race
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Rebuild Your Fitness
By on 23/11/2009 14:04:56
Missed some training sessions recently? Fear not, your fitness is only 40 press-ups away
Whether it's because you're waylaid by illness, a holiday to Spain or a bout of ennui, sometimes your tri kit ends up sitting in the rack rather than racking up the miles. But it's never too late to return to fitness. "Sometimes it's actually
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Run With RW in Cuba!
By Runner's World on 17/10/2007 15:31:58
Run in the footsteps of Fidel Castro
struggles, including three wars of independence against Spain in the 1800s.In fact, the decision to relocate the race to Santiago this year – having been held in the western province of Saroa last year – gives a historic nod to the continued legacy of Fidel
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Beer Benefits
By Kerry McCarthy on 12/05/2008 08:54:38
There's nothing like a cool pint after a hot run - and it might even do you good
. "A recent study at Granada University in Spain found that the sugars, salts and bubbles in a pint can help athletes absorb fluids more quickly than rehydrating with water. "The carbon dioxide in beer helps quench thirst more quickly, while
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Racing Away: Top Travel Tips
By David Mitchell on 23/10/2008 12:05:57
Here's how to make sure that race overseas really does prove to be the experience of a lifetime
altitude or in extreme conditions. Consult Your GPSome countries (including France and Spain) will require you to have a letter from a doctor stating that there is no reason why you can’t run – you can find draught copies of these on some race websites
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Pocket Race Guide: Historic Settings
By Dominique Brady on 07/10/2010 14:37:57
If you like a dash of culture when competing, take a speedy tour of some of Britain’s finest sights with our guide to heritage races
. Deal and Walmer Castles formed part of Henry's VIII's defence plans against a possible attack by France or Spain after his divorce from Catherine of Aragon. Neither faced attack in the 16th century but Deal suffered extensive damage as a Royalist
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Euro Stars
By Runner's World on 02/10/2008 15:09:43
Missed out on London? No worries - here are 9 European alternatives
8803 52; e-mail: info@marathon-hamburg.de; web: www.marathon-hamburg.deMadrid Marathon, Spain2010 Date: April 25 If you failed to secure a place at the Virgin London Marathon, this lesser-known race in the Spanish capital takes place on the same day
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