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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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
, 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
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
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
. "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
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
. 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
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
