atmosphere of the Hastings Half-Marathon, there’s a half-marathon for every runner in March from Bath to Berkhamsted and Milton Keynes to Silverstone.AprilYes, it’s the big one. The Flora London Marathon. But whether you missed out on the ballot or are a

1. Flora London Marathon Where: London When: April 26It’s the big one. Twenty-eight years of racing; 35,000 runners; and 26.2 miles around the streets of London. For runners of all kinds from the international elite to run/walkers, the Flora

, May 31) Heroes Run 10K, May 17 Heroes Run 10K (East Sussex, May 17) If you've been inspired by Flora London Marathon runners sweating in costumes from Batman to Baywatch, get a taster of fancy dress running with 6.2 miles

and Great Britain bobsleigher, Keith is also an adviser to the Lucozade Sport Performance League and has been imparting his wisdom to our Flora London Marathon contenders - the Lucozade Sport Super Six.We caught up with Keith to find out how to dodge common

race in Kent attracts a field of 2,000 runners from Kent and all across the south. Its fantastic transport links and timing just before the Flora London Marathon give southern runners ample excuse to head for the countryside - and a PB - to this gem

couple of miles the first time, came home, entered the Edinburgh Marathon and loved it. My first 5K and 10K races were actually after my first marathon – I seem to aim high straight away! Training for the Flora London Marathon last year (2008) I had