or station. And the best part is that, as the race takes place at the start of the summer holidays, you can stay on for plenty of rest and recuperation in this wonderful part of the world.Field Up to 100Fee around €110Contact G Reix, Les terrasses de Genève

, the BUPA Great South Run’s growth in popularity meant that it narrowly overtook Ireland’s Ballycotton 10, which lost a little of its shine by having to move from its normal March date to the summer due to foot and mouth disease.1 BUPA Great South Run (2

Q I started running last summer by running and walking a mile every three nights, and built this up to around 15 miles a week. I’ve now done three 10Ks, all in around 53 minutes, but in the last one I had trouble with some of the hills and had

It is said that 30 to 40 per cent of body heat is lost through the head, and in the warm summer months, that is a welcome fact when you are out on the run. However, come the winter, ice-bound ears and a frozen bonce are a danger. So here are three

and have been shown to reduce running performance over 10K by as much as 2 minutes. It is also worth noting that cases of exertional heat illness, such as heatstroke, are not isolated to the summer months. The best way to assess your fluid loss

Q In 40 years I’ve never had a problem with hay fever but I now find that midday running during the summer months makes my eyes and nose stream. I don’t have these problems in the winter. Is there anything I can take to stop it? A The best time

as it is to the planet. The pretty course takes place entirely on Ashtead Common, over quiet paths through ancient oaks. 5. Race for Life - Women Only, locations nationwideDate in 2012: spring/summerA national behemoth with events held all over the country, this worthy

're taking to wooded trails or conquering mountains, try these off-road tips to make the most of the great outdoors right now. Glorious mudAfter Britain's washout summer and equally wet winter, expect plenty of mud when you take to the trails. To ensure you

and colleagues as possible, before making it on the ferry to France, across the country and trying to make it to the Ironman start line on 26 June.In the heat of the summer, cycling over 1,000 miles will be no picnic! Although I plan on having a few

managed the race that summer without her expert help. It was also preposterous. Heart rate monitors and speed and distance monitors were things that happened to other people. It was also hard to say no."Ok, yes then, lets give it a try."She bounced