and food and drink for any RW member who wants to contribute a few pounds to the cost of it. All organised by the forum members themselves.All you have to do is add yourself to the list on the forum (there's lots of chat on the thread, but just copy
very busy race, but organized incredibly well and lined with drinks stations (water and sports drink), live music (at almost every mile) and even a Bupa Boost Zone providing sports massages, Vaseline and jelly beans. And the Red Arrows display is a
,000kcal (about 4.5kg) worth of food and drink mix; however, all but the smallest runners will need much more than that, says Ron Maughan, a sports nutrition professor at Loughborough University. For example, a 10st 10lbs racer requires 2,860kcal during a
-organised event includes chip-timing, free sports massage, a goody bag and a technical T-shirt. There's also a very full prize pot across a wide range of age categories to add an extra incentive to get those feet flying. Enter online now.
to bring along friends and family - with music, entertainment, food and drink outlets and free post-race sports massages there's something for everyone.RW Race Editor Kerry McCarthy says: "Even if these races weren't the creation of Runner's World, I
for all weathers and take some old kit that you are prepared to discard if you need to keep warm or dry while hanging around at the start of the race. You’ll also need to remember to pack any sports drinks or gels in the hold due to restrictions on taking
with the Great Sport Dance in Baltic Square, Gateshead. Take care not to bust too many new moves though – you want to be saving your energy for the big day! Back at Newcastle Quayside, the Mini North Runs (for children aged between three and eight) start at 10
the race before. This seems like a one-time-only event and I'm starting to understand why. The climbs are like nothing I've ever encountered before. The Col du Grand Serre isn't even considered tough but it takes me more than an hour to reach the summit. I
of great spring marathon advice in the ASICS Target 26.2 hub.Don't miss:Q&A on race-day mental strategies with sports psychologist Victor Thompson, plus his vodcast on beating race-day demons.Videos on how to use a foam roller and stretching from physio
hot drinks in the barn race HQ. Enter now.Cambridge, Wandlebury 6 Mile Trail Run (Cambridge, November 26)Discover scenic Wanderley Country Park on the outskirts of Cambridge with this brand new out-and-back trail adventure. Watch out for tree roots