as the route heads south-east to encircle the neighbouring village of Balderton before returning to the town centre. A testing incline at nine miles denies the race any claim to being a flat fixture, but the ensuing downhill stretch allows many a runner to race

of the Peak District – though runners are soon rewarded with staggering views across rugged rural landscapes. Some exposed hillside stretches can make for a bleak outlook if the weather is squally, but if you’re able to focus on the promise of hot beverages

. For on the penultimate weekend of September, Dundee plays host to a DRAM with a difference – a 26.2-mile rough and ready course along the city’s popular Green Circular cycleway. Taking in parkland, wooded areas, and a lengthy stretch along the northern banks of the River

so as not to cause further inflammation, deterioration etc. Discomfort is when you overreach, stretch yourself, or push yourself beyond the norm etc. Pain takes your breath away. If you are in pain you will not be able to continue the same action

the miles at around 6:40 pace. I expected a challenger but no-one appeared and I won by around 3 minutes. Bit choked!"OuchOuch wasn’t the only one to run away with a prize. Despite a stretch "of off-piste running when he got lost on the route", Dull Napoleon