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My First Marathon
Editor

My First Marathon: Advice From Those Who’ve Been There!

Are you currently training for a marathon? Maybe it’s your first one? Our new series asks experienced runners about their first marathons – the highs, the lows, and the lessons they learned. We hope it helps you.

Mike Clyne First Marathon

Mike Clyne First Marathon

My First Marathon
Kirsty Reade

My First Marathon: Mike Clyne

In the first installment of our series on running your first marathon, Mike Clyne tells us all about his first one – aged 16!

Spine Race Challenger 2019

Spine Race Challenger 2019

Iconic Races
Kirsty Reade

Montane Spine Race Challenger Record Smashed

The Spine Challenger saw some very windy conditions and a new course record from Jim Mann! The Spine Race is now into its second day – could we see a woman win it?

UTMB start

UTMB start

Iconic Races
Kirsty Reade

Didn’t Get into UTMB? There are Other Races!

If you’re one of the many who’s unlucky in the UTMB ballot this year, don’t worry, help is at hand. We bring you some alternative races and options to help soften the blow. And there’s always next year!

Iconic Races
Kirsty Reade

Dot Watcher’s Delight: The Montane Spine Race

The Montane Spine Race and the Spine Challenger kick off this weekend. We take a look at the favourites and, importantly, how to watch their dots!

Spine Race Racing Snakes/Montane

Spine Race Racing Snakes/Montane

Iconic Races
Kirsty Reade

The Montane Spine Race is Coming!

The Spine Race 2019 is coming! On January 13th 250 brave runners will set off on a journey which will take them 268 miles across the Pennines.

Dan Lawson

Dan Lawson

Opinion
Kirsty Reade

Running Highlights of 2018

2018 was another incredible year for running, with inspirational performances all around you. We couldn’t possibly summarise it all, so we bring you our highlights of the year and shine a light on the runners we were inspired by.

Opinion
Editor

Could 2019 Be the Year of Adventure?

If you’re looking for that next fitness challenge for 2019, Quest Adventure Series make the case that 2019 should be the year of adventure! Here’s some reasons to try adventure racing.

M2M Multiday ultra

M2M Multiday ultra

Opinion
Grand to Grand Ultra

Ten Secrets of Success for Multiday Racing

The people behind the Grand to Grand multi-stage ultra give us their top ten tips for success in multiday races

Cape Wrath Ultra 2018

Cape Wrath Ultra 2018

Opinion
Kirsty Reade

One Day Not Enough? Ideas for Multiday Races

One day races not enough for you any more? Or perhaps you’re looking for a big running adventure. Here are a few ideas for multiday running events which guarantee both adventure and blisters.

Ehunmilak UltraTrail @EhunmilakG2

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Virgin Money London Marathon @LondonMarathon

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RT @NewBalanceUK: "I not only lead by example, but I’m the change I want to see." - Matilda #EverybodysRace https://t.co/XH6CjJT7GG

centurionrunning @centurionrunner

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RT @centurion_store: There’s more packs in the updated @UDhydrates range for this year. Includes the #Fastpacker 20 & 30 vests, the #FKT…

Run247.com @RUN247com

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Next in our 'my first marathon' series we hear from John Lunt, of @BspokeEvents, who did it with a little help from… https://t.co/6Tc6Wn4mvx

Virgin Money London Marathon @LondonMarathon

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Ten more Sundays...😍 #LondonMarathon #ThanksaBillion https://t.co/ucjcivsIU1

Ehunmilak UltraTrail @EhunmilakG2

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🔔 Bihartik aurrera #ultrafesta-ri buruzko informazioa zabaltzen hasiko gara! Apuntatu ondo data!! Martxoak 23! 🔔 A… https://t.co/JBxsGiePy7

Virgin Money London Marathon @LondonMarathon

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🚑🤕🏥 Physiotherapist Paul Hobrough has given us three top tips to avoid injury ahead of the Virgin Money London Mar… https://t.co/EqPE0n2RXl

centurionrunning @centurionrunner

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Super fast @runobsessive (Jason Cherriman) joins the Centurion Track 100 event in September 👌 #CRT100 https://t.co/pFBPCDE5O0

centurionrunning @centurionrunner

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Remember entries open on Saturday at 10am for the Wendover Woods 100 #WW100 With over 20,000ft of elevation who’s… https://t.co/R3kAWcN0QO

centurionrunning @centurionrunner

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RT @centurion_store: NEW IN STOCK We now stock #OMM We have the Halo & Kamleika waterproof jackets & trousers in both men’s & women’s fit…

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