to suit racing novices and oldhands alike. 89 91 17 ratings40 Reepham Summer Sunday 10K, Norfolk When? August 17 Why? Varied terrain underfoot makes for an attractive course through pretty rural landscapes, suitable for all abilities. 89

was up and running. "If you stop running for too long after an injury you get thoughts about never being able to run again, so you need to prove you can still do it," he says. And prove it he did. Naylor first raced in the summer of 1961. The Lake

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in scorching heat and straight after finishing I was in a local caff for a cuppa, and I’m off downstairs now to put the kettle on for my second since getting home. Muttley Join the threadSummer running I hate to be a killjoy, but am I the only runner who

-quality groupset that will last longer than cheaper components."Slippery when wetIf you only have one bike, Fuller recommends replacing slick summer tyres with tyres that are wider (around 23mm) and have a better tread, since they'll be safer on treacherous roads

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minutes whenever I trained.It was summer and we took a trip to the South of France to stay with my sister. She thought I was mad to be running in my condition. One evening, a doctor came round for an aperitif. I was all but internally examined

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't see any of the scenery because of the darkness... I forgot what I love about winter – please remind me?! TurboElli The weather can be crisp, clear and invigorating - and think how much you'll enjoy your spring and summer runs if you clock up those

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