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Why sign up to an event?

Gillian Russell explores the growing number of fitness events across the country, from 5k runs to swimming races, ultra-marathons to cycling etapes and duathlons to triathlons.

Gillian Russell introduces an energetic mix of inspiring personal stories, kit and app reviews, expert advice and the latest fitness news to help you get the best out of your mind and body, whatever your current level of fitness.

This week the team explores the growing number of fitness events across the country - from 5k runs to swimming races, from ultra marathons to cycling etapes, from duathlons to triathlons... Whether it's the challenge itself, the increased motivation to train, the camaraderie on the day or perhaps just a midlife crisis, why are so many of us signing up for events? Have you ever found yourself on a start-line at 630am and wondered: why am I here? And just how did Gillian get on in her first big cycle race?!

28 minutes

Last on

Mon 11 May 2015 13:32

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  • Mon 11 May 2015 13:32

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