complete with ups, downs, and some handy flat sections that’ll allow canny runners to pick up speed.With a relaxed, but competitive feel and a warm breeze, this could just be the perfect way to spend a summer evening – leave work behind and get away from

road course kicks off in the shadow of the historic buildings along the Liverpool waterfront before exploring the city centre in style, but most runners head to the meet for the festive atmosphere whipped up by thousands of runners kitted out as Father

number 4 and was over the line within a couple of minutes of the gun, and up to my planned pace immediately.It was warm, but I felt good through 3, 5, 7 miles.  At 10 miles I was still feeling easy and on course for around 3:22. As I crossed Tower Bridge

pattern even when I can't run. Particularly on Sundays. No one enjoys a long run more than I do. I love getting up early, hitting the trail and cruising for a couple of hours.When I'm injured, I still head to the same trail and walk for a couple of hours

falls to the ground and gets jeered at by other spectators!Biggest surprise(s): Finding sufficient toilet paper at the start area, though I had brought my own. Only taking a minute to cross the starting line.Other memorable moment(s): Being warm enough

up with the Pirates from the other side of the finish line, but before they set off, find out what first-timers arctic lady, Nam, PSC, Rio! and seren nos had to say about how they found themselves in skull-and-crossbones lycra and heading

from the effort of picking up the rejection mailshot from the floor.But many look elsewhere for a marathon. Some go abroad and race in a big city event elsewhere. Others look to one of the smaller British spring marathons instead - there are at least

really cold, and I ended up wearing the free poncho from the expo until 5km, but never felt really warm throughout the race as I was attempting to keep the pace low. Managed to get round in around 3:42, with no major problems and felt in pretty good shape

agreed and switched his GPS off so it wasn't a distraction. After that it was a case of settling in to the run, and taking on as much water as possible. It was really warming up by Tower Bridge, which was about half way, and after months of running

for a neatly wrapped one-piece cushioning sole, while its Aircell blend of silver and other minerals means that the sock not only wicks well but keeps your feet feeling fresh even in warm conditions.Test panel say Impressed with the amount of cushioning