EMULATING Sir Roger Bannister is a tough ask. But it is a great piece of thinking by Oxford Half Marathon organisers to let people have a go.

Taking the route around the Iffley Road sports track will let runners understand how the four-minute mile man was feeling as he accomplished his feat.

And who knows how many will be inspired by the surroundings enough to break their personal best?

The extra special route should make those in training push harder and make this year’s event the best yet.