Races over 25K are very popular on the continent, while in Britain only Mitcham offers the opportunity to compete over this distance. If Surrey in January doesn’t appeal, then wait a couple of months and head over to Germany for arguably Europe’s best 25
'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
-up to the Athens Olympics.The Cyprus Challenge is just one of the top-notch overseas training and racing packages we've put together with our travel partners at 2:09 Events, whose director is 1983 London Marathon winner Mike Gratton. So if you're immune to the lure
’s most famous exports: rum and cigars. How to BookThe Cuba Trail Marathon and Half-Marathon (January 9 - 18 2008) is just one of the top-notch overseas training and racing packages we've put together with our travel partners at 2:09 Events, whose director
and stunning scenery.For the 14th year running the International Challenge held at Club La Santa on Lanzarote saw runners of all abilities and from all over Europe (including a couple of chaps in a different, risqué fancy dress costume each day), tackle four
Hungary has not traditionally been noted for being an integral cog in the marathon-running machine, but perhaps it's time the world started to pay it a bit more attention. 2008's 23rd edition of the Budapest Marathon saw a whopping 10 different distance options for race-hungr...
Ever wondered how much carbohydrate those lean, mean elite athletes eat the night before a race? Think of a decent-sized portion of pasta, double it, add rice, then a bread roll and you're just about there. Staying in the same Lisbon hotel as Martin Lel, Sammy Wanjiru, Kara Gouc...
Sun lounger to 45 degrees: check; footballer's autobiography in hand: check; delicious cocktail in the other: check. Now, this is what I call a taper. This is not the kind of pre-race wind-down I'm used to – even as a staff member on the good ship Runner's World. But this is Ne...
the ground. Check well in advance whether your race destination requires a visa, how long it will take to process and how long it will last. Some race websites will have information on visas if you are travelling from abroad. You can apply for visas through
won’t be forgotten: it’s race tradition that the winner honours the last runner.Race website: www.fortismarathonrotterdam.nlEnschede Marathon (April)2009 Date: April 26If you’re trying to race in every country in Europe, you can cross both
