You've seen the elite pictures from this year's Flora London Marathon - now it's your turn to be the stars. We've selected 40 of the photos we took around the course of real runners just like you. There are 10 to a page, roughly ordered by time
seasoned marathon veterans. Even the armchair fan is catered for with the kind of elite field that even the Olympics or World Championships envy. The inaugural event in 1981 was inspired by the New York City Marathon, but its ongoing success has made
5. Boston MarathonBoston is the world’s oldest marathon, steeped in tradition and history, with fabulous crowd support, a top-class elite field and a surprisingly quick point-to-point course. Sadly it’s also a marathon that the majority of runners
Marathon has traditionally failed to catch the imagination of the running public. Things have definitely changed. The organisation has improved noticeably and it has the budget to draw a decent elite field – runners now flock to the race in their thousands
.The Fordingbridge 10 is a one-lap course run across undulating country roads and takes in picturesque Hampshire villages along the way. And what it may not have in elite runners, it makes up for with its friendly atmosphere. The event caters for all abilities
runners. Over the past year the staff and correspondents of RUNNERS WORLD have spent most of their weekends travelling to a huge number of these events. Those travels, together with informal surveys of competitors and other reader feedback, provide
Marvejols-MendeMonth JulyLocation The Cévennes (Lozère – the southern part of the Massif Central)Distance 22.4KWhy do it This is one of the French classics, attracting a wide range of runners, including a fair elite section. In case you think it’s a
The Flora London Marathon announced this news on December 10:An elite force of the last five men's champions will return for the Flora London Marathon, on April 17, 2005.A quarter of a century on from the first London Marathon in 1981, current
imagined. If I had to give one piece of advice it would to start slow and not go out too quick. Now all I have to do is remember that for next year."Kerry Petulla, 3:14"That was my first elite start and it was a complete buzz lining-up. What made a
Getty ImagesIf you’re one of the 50,000 runners gearing up to pound the streets of Newcastle on September 20 then this page is just for you! From the perfect two-week taper to nipping race-morning nerves in the bud, trouble-free transport
