the magic 100 mark in 2003, and has been dispensing advice and her own training schedules through her hugely popular forum thread, Shades Marathon Training since 2005.grecian 2000 has notched up 110 marathons so far, and lists his favourite races on his

of the 3,000 red deer that roam freely and 3,000 runners to accompany you, will make for a great racing experience.Sheffield Half-Marathon (South Yorks, May 1) Its full-length marathon may be dead and buried, but Sheffield's Half-Marathon is alive

eyes over our half-marathon taper guide (non-subscriber preview) for advice on adapting your schedule, tweaking your diet and boosting your mental strength over the course of the next fortnight.Predict your paceType in your target time, and we

countryside on a 13.1-mile loop, before rejoining the half-marathon course. It’s a great option for beginners and experienced runners alike. Wimbledon Audi 10K (London, October 19) No prizes for guessing what sport is typically associated with the SW19

. Sleaford 10K (Lincolnshire, May 20) Say Sleaford to seasoned road racers and they will instantly think "Half-marathon, February". But now they’ve got a new reason to leg it to Lincolnshire later in the year. The Sleaford Striders have devised a one-lap 10

Robin Hood 1/2M (16) 1:08:15/1:17:09An interesting race around the city of Nottingham 2002 date: September 159 Windsor Nike 1/2M (11) 1:07:51/1:18:37Tough and testing route through Windsor Great Park 2002 date: September 10 City of Norwich 1/2M (34) 1:05:10/1:18:35

at the home of British motor-racing - the first fixture in the eight-race East Midlands Grand Prix Series. --> Leeds 10K - Jane Tomlinson 'Run For All' Filling Up Fast…St Albans Half-Marathon (Hertfordshire, June 14) Get ready for a

an entry form in, you have effectively entered the lottery. There are roughly 20,000 places available for the general public after taking into account GFA [good for age], charity and club places. In most years about 100,000 entries are received, so chances

. In fact, it would be more useful to run wearing most of the kit and equipment. For pre-race competitions your best bet is the Newcastle Town Moor Marathon in chilly mid-November.Date: 10-18 DecemberPlace: Patriot Hills, AntarcticaCost: £8,180Get involved

other, not just during this relay helping out whenever someone's stuck and need to change their schedule, but also at other events.  It's like one big family now, " explains Runnaholic.The close-knit Coasters GB community and the epic distance covered