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Swimming With The Tide
By Catherine Lee on 02/10/2007 11:25:46
No wetsuit, no flippers, no stopping and resting... it's the amazing story of Dr.Nic's 44-mile open water Jersey challenge
Twinks (aka Nicola Joyce), circumnavigating Britain’s largest Channel Island was just the latest in a series of challenges she’s always hoped to do.Having already undertaken both a solo Channel swim in 2004 and a two-way six-person Channel relay in 2005
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TW Race Report: Valencia Tri
By Dominique Brady on 15/11/2011 12:54:10
We headed to the Spanish city for the perfect end-of-season triathlon challenge
Distance: Olympic 1500m/ 40K/ 10K & Sprint 750m/ 20K/ 5KWhere: ValenciaWhen: September 11, 2011First man: Xavier Llobet 2:11:02 (Olympic distance)First woman: Fátima Maestre 2:34:59 (Olympic distance)Valencia has come up trumps with the perfect end
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Pocket Race Guide: End of Season
By on 28/09/2011 10:00:00
End your triathlon racing season with a bang rather than a whimper with our pick of fun challenges
to your first triathlon next year with this multisport treat. Find out more.Asics Off Road Race Series - IceMan (Surrey, November 19)Distance: 10K/18K/5KMake your final mission this season a gruelling duathlon on terrain even army vehicles struggle
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Pocket Race Guide – Coastal Races
By on 12/05/2011 12:27:31
Head to the seaside for a scenic sprint this summer
and seaweed provide natural obstacles aplenty in this fun seaside caper. Leave your iPod at home and allow the crashing of the waves to set your running rhythm during this wet and wild event. Enter online now.Cross Bay Challenge 2011 13.1 (Cumbria, July 24
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UK Marathon Calendar 2009
By Runner's World on 16/02/2009 10:00:00
From the Highlands to Land's End, and big city settings to wild rural corners, you're sure to find something to suit in our annual UK marathon calendar
of Outstanding Natural Beauty June 13 Saab Salomon South Downs Marathon, West Sussex 94% (see more) Running through White Ways Country Park and Arundel Castle, with a relay option June 14 Bustinskin Coastal Challenge 26 Race 2, Dorset New event
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RW Race Report: Reggae Marathon, Half and 10K
By Matt Gilbert on 30/11/2011 11:06:59
RW's former Deputy Editor packs his trainers to soak up the sun and sounds of Jamaica
When: December 4Where: Negril, JamaicaFirst man: Rupert Green, 2:30:27First Woman: Elizabeth Mondon, 2:55:50Last Finisher: 7:12:17No. of Finishers: 120 (for the full marathon)As the one time Deputy Editor of this esteemed title, I garnered a
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Three Dicks And An Iron Maiden
By Fat Buddha on 06/02/2004 17:23:08
The URWFRC tames the Tough Guy ...
Stevo who gets a 1:18 and 21st, with their other friend Emmie (an elite triathlete) coming in 6th female, at 1:38:36 – just 26 seconds behind Dutchie. Some great times!Other notable results are The Count with 2hrs (never knew he could go so quick
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Readers' Top 10 UK Races: Atmosphere
By Alice Palmer on 22/02/2010 17:25:28
The most atmospheric races of 2009 - as voted by you, the runners who ran them
for this raucous tour of South Shields, and just revel in this much-loved race's unique atmosphere. Described by one runner as '13.1 miles of party', all 54,000 runners are treated to a hero's welcome from the community - local people pour out onto the streets
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Wacky Racers
By Ben Palfreyman on 19/08/2010 17:27:47
Up for a challenge? Look no further. Test your speedwork on the sand or your endurance in the jungle with our pick of the world’s most devilishly difficult races
. In fact, it would be more useful to run wearing most of the kit and equipment. For pre-race competitions your best bet is the Newcastle Town Moor Marathon in chilly mid-November.Date: 10-18 DecemberPlace: Patriot Hills, AntarcticaCost: £8,180Get involved
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The Weekend's Races: What You Said
By Runner's World on 26/09/2006 09:41:25
A round-up of your race reviews for the weekend of September 23-24
-grabbing event. Local lass Sally Spencer didn't hold back: "I thought the start only 200 metres from my front door would be a big bonus, but it was chaotic." And Mark Strickland said: "I think that the arrival of 15,000 runners took Bristol by surprise. Good job
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