an experienced mentor and support system.One of the day's stories that touched me most came from 1,500m runner Stacey Smith. When she lost her love of running aged 16 and stopped competing, she received a hand written letter from Kelly Holmes reminding her of her
's no surprise this race attracts PB chasers every year but beginners will be reassured by the supportive, friendly atmosphere and a real mix of abilities in the 500-stong field. Wipe off your sweat with a fluffy finisher's towel before settling back and enjoying
fun run through Southsea or take on the more challenging 10K (adults only). This year's Santa suits will be an unusual blue for the 10K race, but as ever all funds raised will support the Portsmouth RNLI. This ever-popular race is guaranteed to get you
, this event offers a fun day out for runners and their supporters. Enter online.Woodstock 12 (Woodstock, September 17)Enjoy a tour of one of England's finest heritage sights with this superbly scenic twelve-mile dash. The stunning pleasure gardens of Bleinheim
- Saturday was given over to various promotional events - and was impressed by the atmosphere generated by supporters, and relieved by the range of abilities on show. Far from being the preserve of the elites, the Valencia Triathlon appeared to be all about
Dengue is rife in Delhi with more than 1,800 cases reported and five deaths.Commonwealth Games England president Kelly Holmes says English athletes have raised concerns but have been given support and information. "Commonwealth Games England have given
into battle it becomes easier."The following five exercises exclusively provided by British Military Fitness should boost your overall conditioning and help make your next race an easier 'battlefield'.'On Camp with Kelly', supported by Aviva since 2004
background I’ve never raced with a watch. When you’re on a track there’s always the lap splits read out to you. In training I run enough miles at 5 min/miles to know what that feels like.Since the Berlin Marathon, London Marathon has been very supportive
is supporting initiatives to give everyone the opportunity to enjoy swimming, as part of its partnership with the sport at all levels. Visit britishgas.co.uk/swimming
