Medoc Marathon: Is this the world's 'naughtiest' road race?

Fuelled by wine and fine food, Kevin Pilley ran a marathon in the vineyards of Bordeaux

Dashing past another chateau along he Medoc Marathon route. Pics: Yves Mainguy

There comes to every person the realisation that they are not as young or athletic as they once were.

It came to me in Bordeaux. When I was overtaken by Obi-Wan Kenobi and lapped by Darth Vader. Even a Dalek overtook me. Going uphill. Only Jabba the Hutt was slower.