Anyone looking for a testing 13.1 miles to really push on with their late autumn training could perhaps find no better home than the upcoming Oldham Half Marathon on Sunday 28 October.

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Very few events have enjoyed the same initial impact as the Doncaster 10K did last year when it burst onto the scene with over 1600 runners taking part in the inaugural race. The second staging looks set to push this even further with over 2500 already entered for Sunday 25 November.

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However long the Yorkshire Marathon continues, history could well decree that Sunday’s event stands as its most memorable. On a day in which close to 8,000 runners took part, terminally ill Sean Coxhead ran what may well be his final race, there was an ultramarathon qualification for a 73-year-old veteran and, at the finish line, there was marriage proposal – she said yes.

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Podium regular Helen Sahgal provided some much needed colour on a drab North West morning as she dominated the women's race at the Alder Hey 10K. The Mersey Tri athlete - bright club vest, flowing crimson locks and salmon-coloured compression socks - clocked 40:03 for first place ahead of Jacqui Khoueiry (41:55) and Alexandra Kokkinaki (43:29).

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Andy Vernon prevailed in the much-anticipated battle of Britain at Sunday’s (14 October) Manchester Half Marathon, with the experienced runner defeating Luke Traynor to claim victory. Despite grey skies and wet conditions, the half recorded its highest turnout to date, with race CEO Nick Rusling stating: “This event is now firm part of the running calendar and Manchester fitness scene.”

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Having built up a stock of shoes a couple of years ago I found myself trying a new pair for the first time in quite some time. I was lucky the shoes on trial were Mizuno's Wave Sky 2s.

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It’s that time of year again when Merseyside begins to gear up for its Christmas extravaganza, the Santa Dash. The BTR Liverpool organised event is the UK’s largest festive event, drawing up to 8,000 runners to the North West on a day which transforms the region into a sea of red and blue Scouse santas.

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14,000 runners will make their way to Trafford Town Hall this Sunday (14 October) for what promises to be one of the most thrilling 13.1 mile events of the year. With one of the fastest and flattest courses on the circuit, there is an expectation of fast times across the board, and with a highly incentivised prize pot for the elites, there is a feeling there could be a tense contest at the front.  

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Do you fancy mixing up your autumn training with a fast, well-organised and cost-effective 10k that takes in one of the north west’s most important heritage sites? Look no further than this Sunday’s Alder Hey 10K and Family Fun Run, which is now in its last day of accepting entries.

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Do you know why Mizuno makes such a comprehensive range of running shoes? From featherweight racers to highly cushioned long distance shoes - all their products are designed with you, the runner in mind.

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