On Sunday 7 April, our ASICS Target 26.2 runners took to the boulevards of Paris in the culmination of our spring marathon training project. Their goal? To run their best ever 26.2 miles at the Paris Marathon.Whittled down from over 1

here are my key tips for getting through the important final weeks before the race.Prepare for a little heatYou can almost guarantee that the first hot sunny day of the year will be marathon day and you need to be prepared for it. Not just for the sake

as possible.Your ideal warm-up depends on your level. For beginners, whose main goal is finishing, no warm-up is necessary. You can warm up during the first couple of miles. For more serious marathoners attempting to run significantly faster than their normal

A cursory glance around Hugh Brasher’s office at the London Marathon HQ is enough to reassure you that his father’s legacy is in safe hands. A stack of medals from various races hang from a coat hanger in the corner of the room, telling you Hugh

, and storing more fuel in your muscles – enough to shave about three per cent off your finishing time, on average. Here’s how to inject some energy into your taper so you shed fatigue and sharpen your edge.Plan itFor a marathon, cut mileage to 80-90 per cent

Disaster victim:Name: Emily HannonAge: 27 From: SurreyDisaster Race: Malta Marathon“Before the race I felt fine, strong and ready to go for a PB. It was warm but windy, and dust  and pollution levels were  bad. I started to feel chest tightness at around four

University (LJMU).Running a marathon is one of the toughest endurance events that you can undertake. In addition to physical fitness and mental toughness, nutrition is one of the most important factors in predicting your race time. It can be the difference

ASICS Pro Team Nutritionist Ruth McKean joined us recently for a Q&A webchat about nutrition strategies in the lead up to a marathon. Catch up with the highlights.Ruth is a member of the British Dietetic Association and Health Professional Council