with big, friendly marathon build-up races, many of which you can enter online. You'll need to act quickly though - many sell out well in advance of their entry closing dates. Stay tuned for news of our 2012 pacing groups too.Community SupportOur Spring

-marathon schedules Tried and trusted... Our best-ever schedules -- for the half; 12 weeks from sub-1:20 to 2:30 run-walk Essential Q&As -- Nutrition, training, race day and more...The technical know-how -- Pacing tactics and fuelling advice to avoid a blow

practice races to improve your fitness and your pacing skills. Our events listings are packed with big, friendly marathon build-up races, many of which you can enter online. You'll need to act quickly though - many sell out well in advance of their entry

good excuse to visit Blackpool!"Other popular races include:3. New Forest Half-Marathon (Hants, September 19) 4. Helensburgh 10K Polaroid Series (Scotland) 5. Wycombe Half-Marathon  (Bucks, July 11)* 'The Week's Most Popular' exclude closed

time accordingly. Think about it: the swim leg accounts for roughly 10 per cent of your race, around 60 per cent of your time is spent on the bike and the remaining 30 per cent on the run. If you want to compete, rather than simply finish, you'll need

have to do is register online, by post or by fax.Website www.maratonas.ltLatviaLike its Lithuanian cousin, the Riga International Marathon, held every May, is free, with the tab again picked up by Maxima. Last year, of the 135 finishers only 13 were

half-marathon; sub 43 minutes for 10K.Sub-3:45 Starts at around 25 miles per week; you ought to be able to run for 1:15 non-stop. Eventual standard: sub-1:45 for a half-marathon; sub 46 minutes for 10K.Sub-4:00 Starts at around 20 miles per week