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    Ready for a challenge? The World’s Ultimate Running Races

    Training taken a knock? Often all that’s needed is a little motivation, a target or a milestone for you to aim towards. Cue the World’s Ultimate Running Races.

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    5 minutes with Lizzy Hawker

    The North Face Ultra Trail Du Mont Blanc, one of the hardest races in the world, takes place this weekend. We caught up with three time winner Lizzy Hawker.

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    San-Fran-Half-MarathonEvent Review: The San Francisco Second Half Marathon

    Sportsister joined 25,000 runners to take part in a half marathon race at The San Francisco Marathon event. The San Francisco Marathon event is a crown jewel for the city.

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    Jodie-Williams-2Track time

    When the London 2012 Olympics get underway all eyes will be on the athletics stadium. Considered the heart of the Olympic Park, the events that take place inside it are the showpiece of the Games.

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    Race-Your-PaceEvent review: Race Your Pace Half-Marathon

    Sportsister’s Nell Darby races in the half marathon pacing event, Race Your Pace, at Dorney Lake.

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    Event review: Baxter’s Loch Ness Festival of Running

    For the ninth year in a row, runners descended on Inverness in the Scottish highlands for the Loch Ness Festival of Running. Read Sportsister’s Louise Hudson review of the race.

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    Be seen, Be safe

    An essential part of your
    winter kit has to be some
    high visibility gear.

    Wear it whilst out running or doing your cycle commute. Choose from these must have items that will be worn again and again, year after year.

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    Run like the wind - top autumn run kit

    As autumn arrives and darker nights greet us opt for bright berry tones, cobalt blues and apple greens. Layering is the best option at this time of year and a lightweight running jacket becomes your new best friend.

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    Event Review: adidas Women’s 5km Challenge

    Sportsister joined 15,000 women and girls in Hyde park on September 5 to take part in the annual adidas Women’s 5km Challenge.

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    Tried and tested: trail shoes

    Finding that perfect pair of trail shoes can mean the difference between bearing bulging blisters to having happy, healthy feet and here at Sportsister we know how important it is to find the shoe that fits you like a glove, so to speak.

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