, so FLM was a bit disappointing in that respect, even if 3:30 might have been just a few minutes out of reach.   I think maybe a smaller marathon where you don't need to waste energy weaving through the crowds so much might be a better idea for a good

Your fame doesn’t end on marathon day - come and tell the world how the FLM 2009 was for you! Simply drop us a line with your story and we'll add it to our growing gallery of reader reports below.Here's an idea of the sort of questions you could

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

Once again, Runner's World invites you to enjoy the free pace groups we lead around the Virgin London Marathon. All you need is a place in the race - you don't need to register with us separately

Load interactive route mapCrammed with details of what landmarks to look out for and where you can expect the rowdiest spectator support, our mile-by-mile guide is the best way to familiarise yourself with the course and calm your nerves before the big day.Get to know every twis...

) Andy Murray This is Andy’s 15th London Marathon and his seventh as a Runner's World pacer. He’s a keen member of Dulwich Runners in South London and throws himself into running and pops up at cross-country, trail and road events, as well

The Flora London Marathon announced this news: For its 25th anniversary, the Flora London Marathon will be faster than ever. Gone are the cobbles and the diversion round the Tower Hotel to be replaced by a fast stretch of road along

The 25th running of the Flora London Marathon did the 2012 Olympic bid no harm at all with further confirmation that London puts on the world’s greatest marathon.Excellent conditions and cool sunshine greeted a record 36,000 starters and 34

London Marathon 2008 entries are open, and you're sitting on the fence. Your can't-do demon reminds you that even five miles can leave you gasping at the moment. Your gung-ho self counters that a friend of your cousin's ran 3:28 with just two weeks

Your fame doesn’t end on marathon day - come and tell the world how the FLM 2008 was for you! Simply drop us a line with your story and we'll add it to our growing gallery of reader reports below.Here's an idea of the sort of questions you could