that wouldn’t invite the derision of our friends and relations.The fear was fuelled by a meeting in the Yorkshire Grey, at which James Henderson, a veteran of last year’s event in Mauritania, described his experiences with a chilling matter-of-factness. Some
-Marathon (W Yorks, Sept 10) The course takes you to the highest point in West Yorkshire, where on a sunny day you can see as far as the Peak District.National HighlightsTotley Tormentor 17 (South Yorkshire, September 10) If you're looking for an off
, traffic-free circuit while first-timers will get a boost from excellent crowd support and a welcoming field.Sowerby Scorcher 10K (West Yorkshire, May 22)The Sowerby Scorcher is returning for only its second year, but already this race has made a big splash
2012 was a special year for sport in Britain and without a doubt a monumental year for the sport of triathlon with Yorkshire’s Brownlee Brothers inspiring many people to try a triathlon for the first time. Although many people associate the sport
-talking runners of Yorkshire think its a gem. And they may have a point. For, in the world of the 10K, South Wales has the fastest, London the biggest, Scotland the hilliest and Wolverhampton the best T-shirts. Sandal Castle is, they reckon, simply the best
Overall score (2006) How many would do it again? No. of ratings1 Brass Monkey Half-Marathon, North Yorkshire(1/22/06) "This is just my favourite race on the calendar - a chance to meet up with forumites in a warm space; a flat course; a great
of the river Thames from Kingston’s historic marketplace to Hampton Court Palace. Sheffield Half-Marathon (South Yorkshire, May 20) Feel like an elite athlete in this urban half, which boasts a stadium start and finish, an out-and-back city-centre course
(Hertfordshire, October 12)Petts Wood 10K (Kent, October 12)Robin Hood 10K (Nottinghamshire, October 19)Pickering and Moors 10K (West Yorkshire, October 26)East Coast Run 10K (Suffolk, October 26) It’s been 800 years since King John gave the people of Great
Leamington Regency 10K (Warwickshire, April 5) Take a trafftic-free tour of the genteel gardens and riverside paths of Regency Leamington Spa in this popular 10K. Sheffield Half-Marathon (South Yorkshire, April 26) Starting from the famous Don Valley
. And indeed what was the key to your success? Plenty of long off road training runs over the hills in the Yorkshire Dales, and sitting on the heels of the 08:00 min mile pacers for the entire race. Huge thanks to the RW pacers.Q:How will you