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The Real Story Of The Marathon
By Michael Clark on 24/03/2003 10:42:06
We all think we know how the marathon started, but the full story tells of an even more spectacular running feat – and not just by Pheidippides
story. I have to say that Ive always found this an improbable tale, even when I was told it in school. Why should anyone run themselves to death to bring good news? And can you kill yourself by collapsing at the end of one 26-mile slog?In fact, the real
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Channel-Hopping - The Forum Way...
By Gareth Davies on 06/05/2003 18:03:02
It started as a forum plan last August - the next thing you know, eight forumites set out to run the Paris Marathon, the London Marathon, and the 400km in between...
didn’t quite realise what he had begun…Eight months later nine athletes lined up on the start line of the Paris Marathon to begin an epic running adventure. In total, there were four British, three South Africans and two French runners. We had finally
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Pocket Race Guide - February
By Alice Palmer on 02/02/2009 19:32:48
Featuring... Longleat 10K, Dover Mercury Half-Marathon, Elgood's Brewery Great East Run 20K, Easy Runner Tough Ten, Start Fitness Great North West Half-Marathon, Belvoir Challenge 26
.DadsDash - Barnado's 5K (London, February 8) Consolidate New Year's resolutions with this feel-good 5K family fun run set in the iconic surrounds of London's Hyde Park. --Mizuno Liverpool Half-Marathon, March 29Filling Up Fast…Mizuno Liverpool Half
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Snapped! Your Bala Triathlon Photos
By Runner's World on 04/06/2007 14:19:03
Are you in the picture?
Start and Swim |Bike | Run |
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Gallery: Bupa Great North Run
By on 20/09/2011 16:23:58
Check out our snaps from one of the world's biggest half-marathons
The 54,000-strong crowd of runners at the start of their half-marathon adventure.
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UK 2002 Marathon Calendar
By Runner's World on 08/07/2000 12:11:12
Dublin City Marathon
Adidas Dublin City Marathon Monday, October 28WHY RUN IT?Atmosphere, speed, DublinA friendly and popular big-city event starting on the Quayside.FEESIreland: £20; UK: £30 (includes breakfast run), payable to Dublin City Marathon by October 11
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Forum Spotlight: Gearing Up for GNR
By Jane Hoskyn on 12/09/2006 17:44:48
How you're getting ready for the world's biggest half marathon
It's not a marathon and it's not got Paula Radcliffe, but the Great North Run is one humdinger of an event.This road race in Tyne and Wear attracts the kind of attention and numbers that many full marathons can only dream about. On October 1, when
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RW Pacing At The Great North Run
By Runner's World on 27/08/2003 17:22:23
We've been pacing groups round UK races since 1998. It's free! Here's how to join us.
time.We take care of the pace estimates and the mile splits; you put in the training and turn up on the day for a great run. The groups vary from sub-three-hour marathon pace to run-walk at most events, so there's one for everyone. All you need is a
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RW Race Report - Bupa Great North Run 2011
By James Barnard on 19/09/2011 12:50:03
Question: How do you fit 54,000 runners, nearly double the London Marathon, into half the space? Answer: Big roads and a whole lot of love.
Where Newcastle-upon-Tyne When September 18, 2011 First Man Martin Mathathi 58:56 First Woman Lucy Kabuu 1:07:06 Last Finisher 4:26:18 No. of Finishers 37482It was a chilly start to the 31st Bupa Great North run and with a forecast for a light
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UK 2002 Marathon Calendar
By Runner's World on 08/07/2000 13:34:03
New Forest Marathon
New Forest Marathon: Sunday, September 22WHY RUN IT?Scenery, value for moneyThe 21st running of this popular event passes through woods and countryside with three miles of forest track. The course starts at New Milton, on the edge of the New Forest
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