-terrainer round St Albans with an interesting stingray-shaped route. This well-established race had a new route and new race HQ facilities in 2010. All 800 places sold out in advance and the quality of the marshalling came in for particular praise.7. Bewl 15East
through the ancient woodlands of the Kent Downs (a site of scientific interest) in aid of a local hospice.--Filling up fastOK, so these two races aren’t in February but with places going like hot cakes, you’d best sign up now…Liverpool Half
. The competitive instinct is strong, and fun runs are still races in the minds of many participants. Nevertheless, a fun run is ideal for a first-time competitor, the lowest rung on a ladder that might lead all the way up to the marathon and beyond. Do one or two
, the dizziness passed and I was able to shuffle on. Finally, I approached the Houses of Parliament, across Parliament Square, up Birdcage Walk and round into the Mall. I should have felt elated, or proud, but I was incapable of feeling any emotions until I
only 1:40, so I felt that if I put the miles in, which I had done, then 3:30 should be well within my reach. But in the days leading up to the race I was plagued with doubt. Would I start too quickly? Would I be able to sustain the pace (8:00 min
on my training runs, drank only water had my jelly baby ever mile after mile 9, refused the sweets and only did a few "high fives".Lots of my family came up to London to support me and I saw them all at least 5 times during the race. I LOVED every moment
You have to pity race organisers. They go to great pains to have someone ride round their course measuring it with a Jones-Oerth counter, then 200 runners turn up wearing wrist-mounted GPS computers and claim the route is 300 metres too long. Speed
at the end of the race, she had burst her supporters' balloon. No, I didn’t stop to enquire what the matter was, before you ask.Heading through Miles 6 and 7 (averaging about 9:07 pace) my memories are numerous. Running round the Cutty Sark was amazing
to move from 10K to half-marathon? I only have one pace. How can I speed up? How essential are rest days? What can I do to improve my kick at the end of races? Nutrition BasicsFuelling your body with the right food will not only boost your energy levels
Whether you're new to the marathon or merely reintroducing yourself to an old friend, we're here to help you plan your race build-up down to the last detail.Here's everything you need to know to prepare for - and complete - your best 26.2 miler
