When: March 20Where: ClackmananshireFirst man: 1:06:26First woman: 1:20:28Last finisher: 2:57:56No. of finishers: 901Type of race: RoadRW rating 2011: NAA small post-industrial town in the middle of Scotland might seem an unlikely setting
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
put it down to bad luck and poor company. But either way, while training for a race I'm almost always scuppered with a cold at some point. In fact, in the last three marathons I've run, I've picked up something in the weeks leading to the race.Two tips
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if necessaryDry post-race clothesRace directions Mile splitsPre-race energy drink to sipEnergy gels if the race is over 90 minutesPost-race drink and recovery snack
Stockholm Marathon, May From fortifying slices of post-race cheesecake to following in the footsteps of pilgrims in the Middle Ages, Sweden’s races are a beguiling mixture of culture, camaraderie and catch-your-breath scenery. Here’s our guide
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sections of the course.Watch out for: The free post-race party at the Navy Pier.Contact: LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon, PO Box 2784, Chicago, Illinois 60690-2784, USA; tel 001 312 904 9800; e-mail marathon.office@abnamro.comUK contact: Sports Tours; 0161
