warm-up half marathons, leading groups ranging from 6:50 per mile (for a sub-3:00 finish) up to run/walk combinations (to come in at around 5:15).Part racer, part cheerleaderBeing a pacer requires a few basic attributes. First, there's fitness - all

ASICS Target 26.2 coach and veteran of over 60 marathons Steve Smythe knows better than most how a well-executed marathon should feel, every step of the way.Time your marathon to perfection with Steve's expert pace judgement advice, covering the 26.2

The RW Pace Team was out in force at the Race Your Pace Half-Marathon on February 20.Congratulations to everyone who took part in the race and made it such a memorable day. Click through our photo gallery to catch up with all the action

. This will be Alison's 13th marathon. Matt Pullen Matt finished his first half-marathon at the age of 17, and his first marathon at 18 in London. Since this early start, he’s notched up 15 marathons, and 2009 marks his 10th attempt at the Flora London

Chasing an autumn marathon PB? Make your next race a 13.1-miler. "Doing a shorter race three or four weeks beforehand is very sensible – most experienced runners would run at least one or two as part of their build-up," says endurance coach Nick

can slow your finish time by several minutes, and heat or cold by even more. A survey of marathon finish times suggests that 12°C is the ideal temperature, a temperature of 0°C or 25°C adds seven per cent to your time, and if the day hits 30°C, you can

- part of a series in our 2009 Flora London Marathon build-up. On Friday April 17, we'll be welcoming Olympic athlete - and Lucozade Sport Super Six mentor - Liz Yelling into the forums between 1pm and 2pm to answer your last-minute race-week questions

and that there is an optimal window for ensuring maximum glycogen replenishment. FerrousFerretA. Here are some top tips:   1. Carbohydrate - about 1.2g per kg of body weight  (i.e. roughly 70g)   2. Protein - about 10-20g is enough (so that ratio is not far off)Good options

Competition, it's a very stable racing shoe. It also provides plenty of cushioning, so over the marathon distance, moderate overpronators aiming to run anywhere from 2:30 to 3:00 should find enough support from the Supernova.Swap and Save If you usually race

.    It is advised that diabetics should consult a specialist before amending dietary intake. Sources: (Dieticians association of Australia 2005; American Diabetes association 2004)Don't miss our next live forum debate - part of a series in our 2010 Virgin