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Lucozade Sport Super Six: The Challenge Ahead
By Runner's World on 18/12/2008 15:26:46
Here's what our Flora London Marathon hopefuls had to say when they travelled to London to meet and run with their mentors
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Flora London Marathon 2009: Interactive Route Map
By Runner's World on 20/04/2009 15:16:40
Take a tour of the Flora London Marathon course - minus the crowds - with our interactive course map
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...
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Q+A: How should I tackle my first marathon?
By John Bingham on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
Q This autumn Im attempting my first marathon. My goal is simply to finish, although it would be nice to run it in about five hours. Whats the best strategy for this type of goal?A First things first. Your goal simply to finish and to run
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Race Pace
By Ed Eyestone on 02/07/2004 17:33:28
The best way to prepare for a race might be to run one
if you race for fun, in order to ensure adequate recovery. For the same reason, the longer the distance the less you should race.Heres a schedule for speedsters and fun runners for the four classic distances:Goal: Marathon for speedHow often: Once
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My 2004 London Marathon
By GL on 21/04/2000 14:32:12
How was it for you? - Quotes and pictures from London 04
Time: 3:57What a fantastic day! My first Marathon - My goal was to just break 4 hours - I managed 3:57:09. Unfortunately I missed the RW pacers at the blue start. A big thanks to Runners World magazine and forums for all the info in the past few
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My 2004 London Marathon
By Shirley C on 21/04/2004 15:54:10
How was it for you? - Quotes and pictures from London 04
to keep up with them becasue the next mile was done in 7.37, but I knew I had to in order to achieve my goal... After that the last two miles were easier and I achieved 3:28. Thanks very very much guys!!! Shirley CIndex of all quotesNext quote
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My 2004 London Marathon
By Skidder on 26/04/2004 10:43:34
How was it for you? - Quotes and pictures from London 04
bottles of beer, 3 chickens and Elvis.Goal - To finish (which I managed in 4:06:34)Key to success - Long Sunday morning runs organised by my running club, Worcester Joggers. Respect to Stuart and Alan. I wouldn't have done it without their help
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My 2004 London Marathon
By Chris P on 26/04/2004 10:43:34
How was it for you? - Quotes and pictures from London 04
Time: 4:10Best moment - crossing Tower Bridge running along the middle of it Worst moments freezing on Blackheath then miles 22 - 24 Biggest surprise -size of crowds despite the weather and seeing old neighbours in Bermondsey cheering me on Goal
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Q+A: I ran a 3:28 marathon - can I do sub-3?
By Bruce Tulloh on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
Q After running a sub-3:00 marathon in my mid-30s, I spent the next 17 years running only occasionally. But last year, to celebrate my 50th, I returned to serious training for the Flora London Marathon. I finished in 3:28, and this has got me
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My 2004 London Marathon
By Bugmond on 26/04/2004 10:43:34
How was it for you? - Quotes and pictures from London 04
a grid with miles 1 - 26 stuck on my back and I stopped every mile to let a child in the crowd cross a mile off - they were so chuffed to be included. Seeing their excitement was very special.Q: What was your goal? And what was your finishing time? A
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