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Neil Talbott on Crib Goch

Neil Talbott on Crib Goch

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Kirsty Reade

Top Tips for Dragon’s Back From Runners Who’ve Completed It

Dragon’s Back has become the stuff of legend over the last 25 years. But how do you complete such a tough race? Some previous competitors give us their top tips to get to the finish line.

VM London Marathon 2018

VM London Marathon 2018

Iconic Races
Mike Clyne

Did Cooler Weather Lead to Faster Times at London?

It was cooler than usual at this year’s Virgin Money London Marathon. Mike Clyne takes a look at whether this meant that times were faster.

Iconic Races
Editor

Highlights from the 2019 London Marathon

The Virgin Money London Marathon never fails to deliver excitement, human stories and incredible performances. Here are a few of our highlights from the 2019 race.

VM London Marathon 2018

VM London Marathon 2018

Iconic Races
Kirsty Reade

How to Get into The London Marathon

Getting into the Virgin Money London Marathon can be harder than actually running a marathon these days. We help you to negotiate the process.

London Marathon winners

London Marathon winners

Iconic Races
Kirsty Reade

Top British Hopes for the 2019 London Marathon

The Virgin Money London Marathon is finally here. We take a look at the elite British fields this year, to see where our best hopes lie.

London Marathon expo 2019

London Marathon expo 2019

Iconic Races
Kirsty Reade

Countdown to the London Marathon: Don’t Blow It Now!

If you’re running the London Marathon this weekend you can’t get any fitter now but you can still mess it up! Here’s our simple, common sense guide to not blowing it.

Marathon London 17

Marathon London 17

Iconic Races
Kirsty Reade

How to Follow the London Marathon

It’s the Virgin Money London Marathon this weekend. If you’re not running it, what’s the best way to follow it?

Beverley Anderson-Abbs Barkley Marathons

Beverley Anderson-Abbs Barkley Marathons

Iconic Races
Jo Zakrzewski

Women at the Barkley Marathons

A woman has never finished the Barkley Marathons but the last woman to complete the ‘fun run’ was Beverley Anderson-Abbs in 2012. Jo Zakrzewski had a chat to her to find out more about what it takes to complete 3 loops of this infamous course!

Barkley Marathons

Barkley Marathons

Iconic Races
Kirsty Reade

No Runners Finish at Barkley Marathons 2019

British interest in the Barkley Marathons was high this year but, alas, it was another year of no finishers. Nicky Spinks tells her story of what went on in the woods in Frozen Head State Park.

Yukon Arctic Ultra

Yukon Arctic Ultra

Iconic Races
Kirsty Reade

The Montane Yukon Arctic Ultra is Coming!

This weekend sees the start of the Montane Yukon Arctic Ultra, a non-stop race across the Yukon Quest Trail. We take a look at this incredibly challenging race.

centurionrunning @centurionrunner

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RT @centurion_store: Check out this NEW #LightMyFire Pack-up-Cup made from certified sugarcane based bioplastics. A great reusable cup fo…

Virgin Money London Marathon @LondonMarathon

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RT @WestminsterMile: LIVE!⚡️ Watch the 2019 Vitality Westminster Mile live on Twitter. #WestminsterMile #RunWith https://t.co/32Brye1b41

centurionrunning @centurionrunner

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As of this morning only 12 places left for our Petzl Wendover Woods Night 50km #WWN50 Hurry if you haven’t alread… https://t.co/y8hZ9cFcFL

centurionrunning @centurionrunner

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Episode 24 of the @britishultrapod is now available. This episode features James & @Therunningdan recent 6 Day Ro… https://t.co/wrP4NGFMza

centurionrunning @centurionrunner

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We only have 12 places left... hurry before they all go!

Ehunmilak UltraTrail @EhunmilakG2

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RT @CarrerasMontana: Unai Dorronsoro vence en la ULTRA-RACE en Annecy, segundo Jason Schlarb y tercero Yannick Noel. #maxirace #annecyabelm…

Montane Lakeland 100 @TheLakeland100

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None Shall Sleep… https://t.co/OPUOdeR9ox

centurionrunning @centurionrunner

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Entries are now re-open for our Petzl Wendover Woods Night 50km #WWN50 on the 12th July at 11pm. Hurry as places s… https://t.co/wTvUnT33XF

Run247.com @RUN247com

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RT @theomm: Scramble run in the #peakdistrict. #bucketlist #epic #roaches https://t.co/oA95LZfrwM

centurionrunning @centurionrunner

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TOMORROW at 10am 75 more places will be available for our Petzl Wendover Woods Night 50km #WWN50 Get ready as pla… https://t.co/DGk0KbiJp8

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