that target for another a year or so.—Steve Smythe, RW Race Services Editor, coach and runner for 32 years

Q. I’m a fairly strong runner with a recent 5K PB of 16:32, but I have trouble with the last mile of that distance. I always have to slow down at the end of the race, even though I try not to start out too fast. Can you recommend any racing

Q. Whenever I race, I find that I feel sluggish during the first few miles. Can you give me some tips to speed me up during the all-important opening section of a race? A. The first thing you need to look at is your pre-race warm-up. If you

Standfirst: Real-life keys to overcoming marathon time goalsAuthor:Pics:Issue date: Feb-May01 / xref Ultimate schedsKeywords:uan135--How I Beat... 3:00“Following a schedule was the most important thing. Knowing exactly what I had to do each day

RacingYou've trained for months, so don't blow it: race smart"The strategy that applies to almost any race is to run with your head for the first two-thirds of the race and with your heart for the final third," says coach Jack Daniels. Running

Standfirst: Author: Pics:Issue date: oct01 / panel from racingbasics.htmlKeywords:--Throughout your running life there’ll be races that you’ll look back on and think, “What the hell happened there?” Here are the answers to a few of those head

"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

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the organisations listed have vast experience of supporting runners in the build-up to the marathon and on the day itself. Then use our real-life guide to making fundraising easy and watch the pounds pour in! It could be another marathon... Our event listings

standard: enough to enjoy the marathon and finish with a smile on your face.Real-Life RunnersOur busy London Marathon forumIncluding...sub-2:30 sub-2:45 sub-3:00 sub-3:15 sub-3:30 sub-4:00 sub-4:00 v2sub-4:30 sub-5:00 And there will be plenty for runners