check back regularly to enjoy expert advice, tried-and-tested schedules, marathon Q&As, race-day checklists and more.Build-up EventsThere's nothing like practice races to improve your fitness and your pacing skills. Our events listings are packed
be London...Charity Places Hundreds of charities would love you to run for them, and many will still have places available (why run for charity?). Visit our extensive charity gallery to search for non-profit groups by category or locality – all
"It's what evenings were made for. The only downside is that you're at a loss the week after." Carl Harrington, on the Tour Of Tameside."With 130 events in 2003, the Race for Life women-only 5Ks were better than ever, and top our tricky
run.The Dos and Don'ts of Race Nutrition (non-subscriber preview) Tasty tips and easy recipes to help you plan your perfect race build-up diet. Fundraising FocusRunning for charity? Wondering how you'll have time to fit in your fundraising as well
marathon news. Just tick the box on your 'My Newsletters' page (you'll need to register with us if you haven't done so yet).If you need a marathon place...Specialist charity galleryOther UK marathons Best spring European marathonsBest spring USA marathons
competing in this year's race.To help them achieve their targets, triathlon coach Ralph Hydes will be offering them advice and tips on the Runner's World forums. (There's more about Ralph below.)His advice to them will work for you, too - and you're welcome
Ignorance is no defence when it comes to the rules of a race. Flout them and you could pick up time penalties or worse, be disqualified from the race altogether. Wise up with our guide to a few of the most common, and avoidable, infringements often
Every year there are thousands of races in Britain, ranging from 5K charity jogs to ultra events and with options over trail, countryside, fell, track and road. Some runners cram in races every weekend, but if you want to maximise your
to build up slowly, and be prepared to revise your marathon goal. Better to aim low and be pleasantly surprised than to doggedly overtrain and face almost-certain disappointment on race-day.Q: I've got a last-minute charity entry.A: The key here is damage
the lowdown on charity places.Think positive: "Two roads diverged... I took the one less travelled by" Robert Frost, poetThe Fear: Race-Day AnxietyThe Fix: Channel the FearCan I really handle my goal pace? What if that stitch hits at halfway? Pre-race anxiety
