's World's long-time travel partner Mike Gratton and 2:09 Events. The Four-day Challenge, from November 24-27, is a tempting medly of racing, based around the stunning Akamas Peninsular. Day One kicks off with a 6K time trial; Day Two tickles your legs

Trials and UK Championships at the Alexander Stadium (June 25-27). As she looks towards the European Championships in Barcelona, where she will be favourite to add to her golden collection, the Birmingham event will be a perfect opportunity to fine

CyclingWeaknesses SwimmingTriathlon experience... NonePB's10K - 44 mins10 mile time-trial - 25 minsFavourite Races... Cycling time-trialsMy training programmeThe CyclistAs the only international athlete on the team, we expect great things from Benson. His

time trial, a half-marathon through the pine forest, a flat 10K road race through the ancient city of Paphos and a hill race that rewards you with amazing views from high up on the Akamas Peninsular. Oh, and you'll stay in a five-star hotel. Tempted

, to the whacky and the wonderful, our Reader’s Races chart brings you news of all the fixtures that have been creating a stir among UK running circles over the past twelve months. Large-scale city marathon or scenic short-distance sprint, weekly time trial

6 mountain-bike event taking place the next day - and free MTB demos and twilight time trial that very evening – you could soon find yourself signing up for the perfect multi-sport weekend... Sorbothane Blackpool Marathon (and Half

-hour time limit for brevityPrince's Trust 10K @ Legoland, Berks, Oct 17 A new event with a challenging course, moderate amounts of climbing and fine scenery throughout. The route takes you through the stunning Crown Estate forest (not normally accessible

-one-one lessons, and swam by myself three times a week and got up to doing 100 lengths,” he says.So far so good – now he needed to test himself. At the end of May, Ratbag entered the Blenheim Triathlon, his first open-water event.“I put my face in the water and I

training – including kit – eating and drinking on the run comes down to practise and a bit of trial and error. You'll need to do this seriously, over long-run distance, at least four or five times before race day. Sometimes it takes months of patient

Experienced marathon runner Blisters agrees. "If you're after a time trial, forget it. If you want a tactical race, look no further. Even the bits billed as flat were rolling, and all the undulations seemed magnified second time around. However, the organisation