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
It's almost here! Well done - you've trained through one of the worst winters in the UK ever and now it's time to enjoy what lies ahead - 26.2 miles, one great expo, one of the best marathons in the world and London's biggest party...From meeting
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
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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
Veteran marathoner Matthew Loddy, 47, is set to embark on his latest charity challenge: 30 marathons in 30 days across the UK. Running in the name of the Teenager Cancer Trust Matthew began his challenge on Saturday March and is set to finish
Marathon preparation means months of meticulous planning and diligent training to get you in peak condition. But if you don’t also have a precise plan for the race itself, you won’t get the best results from all that hard work. How should you warm
Check out some behind-the-scenes snaps from our pacing team at the Great North West Half Marathon in Blackpool, supported by Timex and Pearl Izumi.If you're keen to join in, the RW Pace Team will be at the races below this Spring, covering finish
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