More than 30,000 runners will be taking on the Virgin London Marathon on Sunday – so we’ve called in some running legends to give you their best tips. Click through for inspiring advice from Paula Radcliffe, Steve Cram, Scott Overall, David Weir
but something about the event just leaves you feeling great. 1 Flora London Marathon, AprilLondon is the world’s greatest marathon. And not just because last year saw Paula Radcliffe’s world best run. It’s hard to beat the feel-good atmosphere generated
Leading the field: Paula RadcliffeThe Athens Olympic Marathon in 2004 was meant to be Paula Radcliffe's race. Since her marathon debut in London in 2002 the British world record holder had never been defeated over the distance. Certainly the Kenyans
probably should because the unfortunate truth is that triathlon can have a negative impact on the environment. You probably love being outdoors and like to see nature at its best, if for no other reason than a healthy environment makes for an enjoyable race
-road terrain is that you are running on an uneven surface, so you need to prepare your body for that," says Barden. "If you were to do all of your training on the road, you might initially feel OK in a cross-country race, but your body will fatigue a lot
© Getty Images The two Olympic marathons held last August in Beijing were literally races for the ages. Kenya's Samuel Wanjiru, then 21, broke more than an Olympic record with his 2:06:32 win; he crushed long-held conventional
. Focus on what you’re doing – don’t be tempted to look around at the other competitors. This principle holds for the race itself. Do what works for you, whether you are at the front of the field or the back. Marathon world record holder Paula Radcliffe
screwed on to make sure you've got the best chance of race-day success.The Night BeforeOne of the keys to racing success is having clearly defined goals to aim for. Before you even pin your number onto your top, figure out what you want to get out
're set up for success. Attend to even the smallest details and take your time. Your patience will pay off in the race because you'll know you've done all you can to prepare. Toby Radcliffe is a professional long-course triathlete and an ambassador for new
