Texas marathon, which many Americans feel should be in the world’s top 10. The course is fast and quite scenic, and at this time of year the weather in Texas is gorgeous. Contact www.attaustinmarathon.comLos Angeles MarathonMonth: MarchOne of the world

Bridge. The course is quick, and the city is always worth a visit. Contact: Prague International Marathon, Zahoranskeho 3, 120 00 Prague 2; tel 0042 022 491 9209; e-mail marathon@pim.cz; web www.pim.czCity Pier City Half-MarathonMonth: MarchThe Hague

of the above races: 2:09 Events 0870 3500 209; Sports Tours International 0161-703 8161; Nirvana 01670 859300.If you’re travelling independently, you’ll find that most event organisers speak English, although it is easier to contact them in writing via e

at the London Marathon (2:46, 2:43, 2:46, 2:43 [his quickest in last 20 years] and 2:47). Over the years, he estimates he's run about 2,000 races.Read the whole forum debateQ. Most marathon schedules are based on past performances but my opinion is that you