and distant past. The best bits were the match races of pro vs amateur in the late 19th century (which produced a record which stood for 30 years) and coverage of the pre and immeadaite-post second world war attempts. Overall: An interesting historical ride

are the testimonies of maybe 15 different runners from that year - from elite runners hoping for Olympic qualification to first-timers ecstatic to finish. It charts their reasons for running, their training, build-up and their race. Weaknesses: Truly inspiring

since 20 years running. great for all type of running except trail Penfold: FAST, LIGHT BUT REASONABLY SUBSTANTIAL Strengths: Comfy, responsive, good for fast training or longer races. Some supprt. Weaknesses: Comfy, responsive, good for fast training

needed decent trainers. My only concern was the fact that I was going to spend loads of money on a new pair and then perhaps lose the running bug.Thankfully that has not happened and in fact I am entering three races this year (Ecos 5 mile, Lisburn 10k

wearing them, so much so that I don't even really feel them whilst running. Have ran 2 PB's in them in the 2 races I have done since buying. Weaknesses: They feel light, surprising when they look chunky. Nice and cushioned, I felt a great improvment

untied. JamesEarlJones: EXCELLENT LIGHTWEIGHT TRAINER Strengths: Comfy, feels lighter than they probably are. Weaknesses: Comfy, feels lighter than they probably are. Overall: I won a pair of NB shoes in a recent race & very glad I went for this model. A

and very comfortable straight out of the box. Ran an off road marathon in them almost straight out of the box (3 mile trial run). Did the same race last year and trashed my feet in a pair of shoes I previous had no problems with. This time came back

, racing and everything else to do with running. Overall: A great book. Helped my dad train for Comrades Marathon in South Africa (56 miles)years back & helped me for FLM 2005. If you need to know about how to train, race, eat then this is a must read. GGHT

on the multiple surfaces. Overall: I bought these shoes because I run in asics 11401's for slight pronation and these seemed to fit the bill for off road........they felt comfortable for my 4 mile test...I then asked a lot out of them by doing a 45 mile ultra race

you need. Weaknesses: Provides the carbs needed for exercise, if you like the flavours it is easy to drink and can be measured to provide the amount you need. Overall: 8 years on and it is still my drink of choice on a cool day before a big race. I