always enjoy your post-race refreshments at a pavement café with your feet up and a literary classic on the table.Website www.pim.czSlovakiaOrganisers of the Kosice Peace Marathon reckon their race is the longest-standing marathon in the world – it’s been

is a good indicator of what you're losing through sweat alone," says Ryan.Myth 2: Overflow before you goGuzzling gallons before a run, ride or race will keep you topped up.The Truth: Top up as you goDrinking loads before a race will do little more than

It’s official. You haven’t been accepted for the Virgin London Marathon. But don’t despair. London isn’t the only marathon around. In fact, it’s not even the only impeccably organised, impressively supported, big-time race with a fast course in one

and infection after the race. You may also be feeling disorientated – or even depressed – in the come-down after achieving such a significant running goal.Unfortunately, there’s no formula for calculating how long your body will take to recover – this will vary

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and infection after the race. You may also be feeling disorientated – or even depressed – in the come-down after achieving such a significant running goal.Unfortunately, there’s no formula for calculating how long your body will take to recover – this will vary

Picture the scene: after 10 hard years of racing and training, you make a triathlon breakthrough by qualifying for the ITU World Championships. You're one of the finest triathletes in the country, winning the right to join Team GB.So you fine

. So crowded was that 50,000-strong field that you gave it just 51 per cent for PB potential.That's the paradox of any big, famous race. The sheer weight of numbers makes it nigh-on impossible to sprint round the course unless you start at the very

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

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