I've ticked most of the 'must-do' boxes in my 20 years of running, from 5Ks to marathons, a multi-day event and even a night run. But I've never raced a mile, attempted cross-country or donned fancy dress. Nor have I run a European city marathon
Snowdonia Marathon: a 900ft climb over four miles"You can run London, Paris, New York every year - but to feel you have really 'run' a marathon, try Snowdonia. When you finish, you know you have run a proper 26.2 mile race. Best in the World
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
race you’ll ever tackle. Around 5,000 runners take part in the thrilling races every July, attracted by the dramatic mountain panoramas and Swiss efficiency. Don’t forget your camera, trail shoes and a head for heights
legs used to turning over at race pace".To replicate the type of terrain you'll be racing on, Robison suggests incorporating both uphill and downhill training sessions into your preparations: "Try to find a stretch of road or trail that is steep enough
Closing Soon…Bungay Black 10K Series (Suffolk, May 25) RW Says: Series of three 10K races in May, June and July. Enter all three to gain a discount.Bexhill Seafront 5K Series (Sussex, May 26) RW Says: Scenic seafront race series held
or trail before it gets bunged up with runners. (This sometimes happens in cross-country races, but seldom on the road.)Around A Turn It's a natural tendency to slow down as you go around a bend. If you start your surge just before you enter the turn
shapes and sizes and ability..."- RW forum member Michelle CrickFind a race...There are 2500 races a year in the UK. Some are flat, some tough, some on trails, some with amazing scenery - and almost all welcome beginners. Find a race Search the UK
