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60-Second Guide: Trail Running
By Alice Palmer on 15/10/2009 09:37:54
For stunning scenery, near-perfect running surfaces and liberation from the urban rat race, take to the trails
racing is packed with beautiful, friendly fixtures offering an exhilarating sense of freedom and adventure.Getting StartedOnce synonymous with hardy veterans in their club vests through the depths of winter, trail and cross-country running is now hitting
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Readers' Top 10 UK Races: Scenery
By Alice Palmer on 23/03/2009 10:14:53
The most scenic British races of 2008 - as voted by you, the runners who ran them
1. PUMA Garburn Trail 24K Where: Cumbria When: June 6The race you rated as the most scenic in Britain is a stunner – a rough-and-tumble trail tour of the Lake District, complete with panoramic views. Its footpath and bridleway route
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Readers' Top 10 UK Races: Scenery
By Alice Palmer on 25/02/2010 09:24:41
The most scenic British races of 2009 - as voted by you, the runners who ran them
be described as challenging and hilly, not for the faint-hearted." CakeReader Reviews | Enter 2010 Race 4. Hawkshead Trail 15KWhere: Cumbria When: AprilWinding through some of Britain’s most beautiful countryside in the heart of ‘Beatrix Potter country
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Pocket Race Guide - August
By Alice Palmer on 29/07/2009 09:56:33
Featuring... Helensburgh Half-Marathon, Salisbury 5-4-3-2-1 Trail Marathon, Isle of Wight Half-Marathon, Hermitage Harriers 10K, Trelissick Estate Summer 10K, Newstead Abbey Dash 3, Spofforth Gala Trail 10K
Marathon (Wiltshire, August 9) Fans of this popular trail race are in for a treat: the organisers of the Salisbury 5-4-3-2-1 trail marathon have tweaked the course to include some exciting new route sections around Salisbury, plus a choice of distances
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Pocket Race Guide - July
By Alice Palmer on 30/06/2009 17:40:19
Featuring... Buxton Carnival 5, Chronicle Winchester City Centre 5K, Swanage Half-Marathon, Sherwood Pines 10K, Dinosaur 10K, Kymin Dash 7.1, Wizard 5
magnificent sights, with spectacular architecture leftover from its long history, and this three-lap road race will lead you on a tourist-friendly trail through the city, along the quiet river and past Winchester’s famous cathedral before finishing
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The Racing Year
By Alice Palmer on 27/03/2009 10:00:00
Planning the perfect year of competition
Every year there are thousands of races in Britain, ranging from 5K charity jogs to ultra events and with options over trail, countryside, fell, track and road. Some runners cram in races every weekend, but if you want to maximise your
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Pocket Race Guide - November
By Alice Palmer on 03/11/2009 10:09:55
Featuring... Lancaster Half-Marathon, Barnsley 10K, Herbert's Hole 10K, Suicide Six, Scott Aztec Forest of Dean Trail Series, Hadleigh 10, Wolverton 5
crossings.But don’t forget to take a moment to catch your breath and look around, or you’ll miss the beautiful sight of the country park’s foliage in full autumn colours. Scott Aztec Forest of Dean Trail Series Race 1 (Gloucestershire, November 22
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TW Relay Team: Alice's Swim Blog #3
By Alice Palmer on 29/06/2011 15:35:44
Have schedule, will train. Ideally an unnecessarily overcomplicated, colour-coded schedule.
4-Day Challenge in November (a 6K run, an 11K trail hill run, a hilly trail half-marathon and a 10K road race).Before now, I've trained for one race at a time, with shorter races designed as build-up races to the big event. I've never before had so
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Readers' Top 10 UK Races: Atmosphere
By Alice Palmer on 24/03/2009 11:58:00
The most atmospheric British races of 2008 - as voted by you, the runners who ran them
of trails over more than 3,000ft of ascent, the Midsummer Munro Half in Surrey is said by some to be tougher than a flat marathon course. But this doesn’t deter the race’s loyal band of fans who return every year. With eight tough ascents on the course
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Pocket Race Guide: Spring 10Ks
By Alice Palmer on 08/04/2010 16:50:35
Whether you're a first-time racer or seasoned pro, challenge yourself with one of these 10K races taking place in April and May
-lap course takes you on a winding tour of tranquil woodland and is packed with variety. Look out for some challenging climbs, devilish descents, twisting trails, muddy puddles and open fields, not forgetting the race's trademark blanket of bluebells of course
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