the pace, and finish fast. This is best for novices and those runners returning to races after a lay-off, and research suggests that a slower first half (a ‘negative split’) is the best route to a successful marathon. Many runners run better when they can

. It is possible that you are more of a natural marathoner than half-marathoner and can sustain a pace better than the average runner, but it may be worth considering easing back on your target time. For example, aim to hit 4:15 rather than 4:00, but continue

time on your feet is more important than the pace you’re running, but if by Week 10 you are still struggling to get near the suggested pace, you might have to ease back on your anticipated marathon target and aim for a more realistic time.If you

pace. But if you get that far, you’ll discover that the 1001 is a practical option for runners who want more protection than excitement from their racing shoes. With a thick forefoot and the N-ergy cartridge in the rearfoot, it’s best suited to heavier

Sri Chinmoy Marathon: Sunday, September 15WHY RUN IT?A friendly marathon run on park roads and footpaths. The race’s flatness just about compensates for the tedium of 26 laps, though all runners have a lap counter and it’s ideal for pacing. Note: We

You've seen the elite pictures from this year's Flora London Marathon - now it's your turn to be the stars. We've selected 40 of the photos we took around the course of real runners just like you. There are 10 to a page, roughly ordered by time

1983 London Marathon winner Mike Gratton has been voluntarily advising runners live on our forums since 2004. This marathon training programme forms the core of his advice for anyone seeking to run seven days a week. It's suitable for men and women

Cutting back on volume and intensity for a race seven days away may seem obvious, but many runners still get it wrong. So, for the perfect taper, just do this:Sat/Sun 75 per cent of your long run (if it’s usually 10 miles, run 7)Mon 20-30 minutes

on the same GPS-linked principles as the Timex model (see below), Garmin’s elongated wrist monitor is a lighter, more portable all-in-one option. Functionally it offers many of the same features (current speed and pace, elapsed distance and time, pace alarm

considerably during the very hot weather in July, as it's not recommended to overheat whilst pregnant. My pace remained more or less the same, although I was careful to listen to my body and ease back if I felt tired. Being well hydrated both before and during