to your to-do list. © Getty Images EuropeParis Marathon Paris in the springtime provides a stunning setting for this popular French classic. Every April the race attracts plenty of Brits who’ve failed to gain a place at the London Marathon

women – a quirk that should be ironed out as the race welcomes runners from all over Europe.Website www.marathon.lvEstoniaEstonia boasts all kinds of sporting events to tempt the competitive traveller, from firefighting competitions to kiiking, where

athlete who tries to minimise the environmental impact of the sport he loves. He is a member of the Racing Green network and represents Athletes for a Fit Planet in Europe (www.afitplanet.com).The manufacturers we spoke to are working to minimise