excruciatingly hilly and slow and offer a far greater challenge than London on both road and trail. Apart from the hilly events, many of the races here offer an ideal opportunity for attacking that marathon PB without having to take several minutes just to cross
It’s simply a new upper for Puma’s top-of-the-range performance shoe. The slightly ‘street’ look has been replaced by a more sober, breathable mesh. Nothing else has been altered, so the Abound is still a shoe best suited for fast, efficient runners
' Races of the Year 2008. From hills to fells, from roads to rough trails, our charts showcase the cream of the crop, the races that started a buzz in UK running circles last year. Pounding city streets in a cast of thousands, or throwing yourself
, the Norland Trail Race, the Helen Windsor 10K, the Mytholmroyd Fell Race and the Calderdale Way Fell Relay, and will this year add a new one, the Halifax Town Centre 5K, to that list. New Balance commends all running clubs for their commitment
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over 100g, could be a category-killing product.Contact 00800 0000 0041; www.patagonia.comRaidlight R-Light MP+ - £129Weight 124gThis jacket is made by a small French company, which is owned by an elite trail runner. It shows. The MP+ is not quite
-Marathon (March 25) More than 6,000 runners turned out last year to compete in this popular half, combining the calm surroundings of Sefton Park with the thriving city centre.Leeds 10K - Jane Tomlinson's "Run For All" (June 24) An exciting new city 10K
- the promise of a whirlwind city-centre tour, predominantly flat route and typical Scottish welcome continue to attract both first-time racers and competitive club runners alike. First held in 1943 - in remembrance of a Maryhill Harrier killed in the Second
experience. The easily accessible mouth of the bladder meant that filling up took a matter of seconds, and fluid flow was easy and smooth through the mouthpiece.Good For Trail runners and adventure racers.How It RatedComfort/Stability 8 Functionality 8
) Andy Murray This is Andy’s 15th London Marathon and his seventh as a Runner's World pacer. He’s a keen member of Dulwich Runners in South London and throws himself into running and pops up at cross-country, trail and road events, as well
