After 40 years of running, and winning marathons, our Roving Reporter, Julia Armstrong, knows that things don’t always go to plan…

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From Victor Hugo to Oliver Reed, the island of Guernsey has a long history of attracting colourful characters and, as Julia Buckley discovered, the 2010 Sportingbet Guernsey Marathon continued this tradition in glorious and laid-back style.

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2010 marks a special year for the Perkins Great Eastern Run

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Something big is going on this November!

EVENT: Mo running 5k and 10k runs. Locations across the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand!

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The British Heart Foundation have a fantastic selection of runs to suit all needs. Coming this Autumn is The Woburn Abbey Jog and The Chilterns Challenge.

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Run the 2011 Bupa London 10,000 for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY)

12 young sudden deaths a week and every loss is heartbreak

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Experience Eden as you never have before – take part in one of our races on 10th October 2010.

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Registration is now live for the second After Adoption Hyde Park 10k run, taking place at 9.30am on Sunday, 24th October 2010.

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This month, our roving reporter, Julia Armstrong, headed for the Swiss mountains for a lung-busting series of climbs through stunning scenery

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Join the Parkinson’s 10K Spooky Sprint and you’ll be in for a Halloween treat. Set in 270 acres of country park at the National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham, our night race starts at 6pm on Saturday 30th October 2010. All competitors will receive a free head torch to guide them along the route.

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Former RF Editor, Julia Buckley, recalls her first ultra run, a 50-mile voyage including: wrinkly feet, running in the dark, food stations and new friendships…

photographs: Marc Laithwaite, The Endurance Coach

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Bored with pounding the pavements, and same old races… fancy doing something a bit different? Here’s a few of our favourite, wacky races!

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“The Bewl Barrel Race was dreamt up one winter’s evening by a group of runners, who were gathered around a fire at The Greyhound Inn, a pub in Wadhurst…

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After giving it your all in a 5k or 10k wouldn’t it be nice to put your feet up and be pampered? The new Boutique Run aims to do exactly that, as Dominique Brady discovers. And even better, it’s just for us girls

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The 2010 Dingle Marathon will see athletes partake in a unique run passing through beautiful scenery, idyllic villages and historical sites providing a natural lift of spirit. This year the marathon, which is Athletics Association of Ireland certified, is offering its participants the choice of the full marathon (26.2 miles), half marathon (13.1 miles) or new to this year, the Ultra marathon (50 miles).

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Turin, a city that offers a run around history

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In the second instalment of her round the world trip, roving reporter, Julia Armstrong records her trip to Malta, where she was delighted to run in just under 90 minutes for the half marathon and claim first V50 prize.

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Having only ever run 17 miles in training, Richard Stewart, a 31 year-old IT Manager from Hornchurch, Essex, decided to make his first big event an eight lap, 52.4 mile ultra! Interview by Fiona Bugler. Photographs by ISP Photography

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SEPTEMBER 26TH – at the 2012 OLYMPIC ROWING LAKE, WINDSOR, WITH VOTWO, 2:30PM

Votwo Events & Adventure are a well established company operating for the past five years and building a reputation for quality events such as the Jurassic and Atlantic Coastal Challenges/Dorney Triathlons and the infamous Kamikaze Adventure Races.

Votwo are pleased to be joining with Running Free, to launch the inaugural, Running Free 10k and 5k running races at the 2012 Olympic Rowing lake at Eton Rowing College, Dorney Lake, Windsor, on the 26th September 2010 at 2:30pm.

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Tower running – the latest new craze for runners has reached Yorkshire

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Ever had the urge to run the world? To be a globe-trotting racer - the Phileas Fogg of running? Well, that’s exactly what our new intrepid reporter and columnist, ex-international marathon runner, Julia Armstrong is doing… over the coming months you can read how she gets on here, in Race The World…
She’s not only on this journey to provide Running Free with copy, Julia, who has a marathon PB of 2:36, has a globe-trotting goal. She wants to get faster and reach the UK marathon best for a woman over 50 (2:53:15)… The first part of her road running trip sees her in Nice in November 2009.

 

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Forty-year-old Sam Alvarez, winner of the Beachy Head Marathon in October 2009, and the first Sussex woman to cross the line, tells us her story of the Hastings Half…

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This year St Christopher’s Hospice joins the 10th Anniversary of the nation’s favourite London 10k road race on Sunday 11 July 2010. Hyde Park Corner and the Wellington Arch sets the stage for the start line with Royal Horse Guards forming the magnificent backdrop as runners approach the finish line on Whitehall.

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A fantastic first event marred only by the soaring temperatures, Susan Hughes, a 41 year-old mum of three, recalls her race…

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The UK’s first women’s only half marathon has been hailed a huge success and the stage is now set for the two other races in a series organised by the Women’s Running Network.

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The Nationwide Swindon Half Marathon is firmly established on the autumn race calendar and organisers are hoping for bumper entries this year, particularly as it falls on Sunday, October 10 - the lucky Chinese date 10-10-10.

The event is organised by Swindon Borough Council and sponsored by Nationwide Building Society and, for the first time, prize money has been introduced for the top-placed runners in the half marathon.

The 13.1-mile race winds its way through pretty neighbouring villages, more than compensating for the undulating parts of the course. And if the half marathon is not for you, the event also boasts a five-mile multi-terrain and a two-mile fun run.

Finishers in all of the races will receive a medal, t-shirt and a goody bag along with the satisfaction and achievement of crossing the finish line. The British Heart Foundation administers all event registration.

For more information call the registration line on 0800 169 3672 or visit www.swindonhalfmarathon.co.uk

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Resolution 10K...Go one step further! Put on your trainers, pull on your shorts and join us for The Stroke Association’s Resolution 10K on Sunday 15 August! This is the second run in our Resolution 2010 series encouraging you to keep fit and motivated. Join us on a fantastic Sunday morning run, in the cosmopolitan Finsbury Park. This event comes with some great benefits including a free technical running vest, water stations, kilometre markers, baggage stations and medals.

Stroke is the third biggest killer and the leading cause of severe disability in the UK. Help The Stroke Association raise vital awareness and funds to support those affected by this condition and the people who care for them. Entry fee is £15 but there is no fundraising target we just ask you to raise what you can.

It’s easy to sign up and only takes a few minutes, so what are you waiting for? Register on-line at www.stroke.org.uk/resolution

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Britain boasts one of the most spectacular coastlines in the world, nearly all of which is accessible by ancient paths and trails which offer unrivalled opportunities for trail runners to indulge themselves.

The Endurancelife team has carefully selected the very best sections of the South West British coastline and put together a seven-stage series that represents a wild and varied cross-section of coastal landscapes and terrain. The series spans seven months from November to May and comprises of seven challenging stages, each set in a different stunning location along the rugged coastline of Western Britain.

Each inspiring stage has its own character and takes in the natural, historic and architectural highlights of the area. And every part of the course throws up a unique set of challenges and contains an incredible abundance of natural beauty and unlimited potential to inspire.

April 2010 24/04/2010: CTS 2009-10 - Cornwall

May 2010 22/05/2010: CTS 2009-10 - Exmoor

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The Berlin Marathon boasts one of the most attractive marathon routes in the world, with numerous historic sights lining the course. Add to this over one million spectators out in force to cheer you on and you are in for the experience of a lifetime! This is your chance to take on this World Marathon Major along with 40,000 other runners.

Finishing right next to the Brandenburg Gate, one of the city’s most famous landmarks, you will be taken on a journey from East to West travelling through the rich history of this beautiful city. Berlin has set the scene for many personal bests given its extremely fast and flat course, providing ideal conditions for the first time marathon runner or those trying to set a new PB – this is your chance to run on a world-record breaking course!

Within easy reach of the UK this is a great autumnal marathon to set your sights on, hosted by a city which knows how to celebrate your marathon success. To top this off as a member of Team Whizz-Kidz, we’ll even offer to pay £400 towards the cost of your trip if you raise £1,500 or more.

“Running the Berlin Marathon last year for Whizz-Kidz was the most amazing experience. The course and the atmosphere are second to none. I challenge you to find a better marathon and a better cause!” said, Jim Marshall Berlin Marathon runner in 2009.

Whizz-Kidz has places in this fantastic marathon. We are looking for people to join the team and will be with you every step of the way to help you go the extra mile!

Whizz-Kidz changes disabled children’s lives by providing them with customised mobility equipment, training and advice, in turn giving them the independence to be themselves.

As a Team Whizz-Kidz runner you will benefit from the first-class support of a dedicated Events Team, training support from the Whizz-Kidz Coach, an invite to an exclusive Whizz-Kidz Training Day plus our fantastic Whizz-Kidz reimbursement scheme.

To find out more about running the Berlin marathon for Whizz-Kidz get in touch now on 020 7233 9696 or events@whizz-kidz.org.uk.

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