successful return in 2001. Last year’s winner, the Alsager 5, was a clear second. However, all the others in the top five are new.1 Victory 5 23:18/26:31Fast and flat Portsmouth event with excellent facilities 2002 date: December2 Alsager Asics 5 (1) 23

. The outsole in the forefoot is thicker, which aids cushioning. And you can now buy the Cumulus in three widths for men and women. In short Asics didn’t need to do a great deal to the Cumulus, so it didn’t. That means version five is still one of the nicest

obvious is to the fit of the shoe. Previous versions have won fans – particularly among women – thanks to a narrow heel and a wide forefoot. The new Shadow still has the snug rearfoot, but the forefoot also has a closer-fitting feel. The Shadow has proven

and prevention, and a whole section dedicated to schedules for 10K, half-marathon and marathon races, the Guide to Running is full of practical advice that really works. If you want to make the most of your running, this Guide could be all you need.Available from

(Ken)2:07:412Abderrahim Goumri (Mar)2:07:443Felix Limo (Ken)2:07:474Jaouad Gharib (Mar)2:07:545Hendrick Ramaala (RSA)2:07:566Paul Tergat (Ken)2:08:067Ryan Hall (USA)2:08:248Marilson Gomes (Bra)2:08:379Dan Robinson (Gbr)2:14:1410Andi Jones (Gbr)2:17

10.5 per cent per decade for men and 14.8 per cent among women. But that study yielded encouraging news for runners outside of the lead pack. For the non-elites, the decline was a little lower – and began later. "For these runners, significant age

- and McCann hopes her marathon dream can be resurrected once she has made a full recovery.The daily recommended amount for iron is 14.8mg for women. But you don't need to start chugging spinach like Popeye. There are a wide variety of iron-rich foods

nightmare if she lost, frankly.”  Holmes was a precocious talent at junior level, winning the English Schools 1500m title, but joined the Women’s Royal Army Corps at 18. She became an Army judo champion and when athletics meetings came around, ran against

at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. Almost 1,800 athletes took on the testing 140.6-mile race, with favourites Chrissie Wellington and Craig Alexander emerging as the winners. British triathlete legend Chrissie took her fourth Ironman world title

Distance: 1.5K/ 42K/ 10KWhen: June 12Where: Knockburn Loch, AberdeenshireFirst man: Andrew Brierley 2:11:07First woman: Rachel Boyd 2:23:45Last finisher: 3:42:14No of finishers: 107As triathlon increases in popularity, event organisers need to find