,731 pointsPentathlon 4,937 points150m 16.99 secs100m hurdles 12.81 secsHigh jump 1.95 m (British record, jointly held with Diana Davies and Susan Moncrieff)Shot put 14.25 m200m 23.15 secs           Long jump 6.51 mJavelin 46.47 m800 metres 2:09.88This month

'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

for the 100m freestyle and 1:03.29 for the 100m butterfly, so the 1500m swim will be longer than his usual competitive distances. But he will be prepared as he frequently covers the distance in training: "I find it quite a stress reliever: knocking out a mile

home. Surely a holiday offer you can't refuse.More Travel Collection highlightsHimalayan 100 Mile Stage Race (October 25-November 4)Las Vegas Marathon and Half-Marathon (December 10)Che Guevara Trail Marathon and Half-Marathon, Cuba (January 11-18, 2007)

the ratings pages of our top 20 star raters: Christopher Day (Lincs, 137 ratings); Grecian 2000 (Beds, 110); Big-G (Hants, 101);Welsh Alex (Swansea, 88);jd (Essex, 82); Racer Dan (Surrey, 74); Runner Martin (Bucks, 72);The Bevster (Scotland, 71); Arthur Zammit

on the morning of the Flora London Marathon, and you might be surprised to discover another classic road race taking place the same day. For on the north-west fringe of Greater Manchester, some 1,000 runners will be toeing the line at this fast and friendly 10K

-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

Ratbag at the Bala Tri in June 2005In summer 2004, more than 20 forum members pledged to take on Ironman Switzerland in July 2005 - that's a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile cycle and 26.2-mile run. Many of them - including Ratbag - were complete triathlon

, my skin tingles."—Slotwin, 4:17"I learnt a great deal about myself – my inner strength and my sense of determination! I would recommend this event to anyone looking to achieve a goal in life: you will never match the high."—Lesley Fitzgerald, 5:02Even

™ led the male veteran field (MV50) home in 3:09:15 (12th overall), while local runner 200 minutes proved to be the "fastest old man" (his own admission) in the 10K event, crossing the line in just 41:02.Dull Napoleon™, OuchOuch and Blisters