London's Hyde Park, Green Park and St James's Park and past Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament and down The Mall. The 2008 race sold out in six days, while the 15,000 places for this year's event were snapped up in a matter of hours.  Most

own concoction by mixing 10 tablespoons of sugar and two-thirds of a teaspoon of salt with two litres of water. Ideally, you should take in 400ml of a sports drink just before the half-marathon begins and then 80-120ml every 10-15 minutes during

going for longer. It's also great if you're trying to lose weight as it keeps you feeling full. Fruit and fibre In other words, fresh fruit and foods that are packed with fibre. A recent study in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise

. If your shoes feel uncomfortable, stop and refit them. A minute lost now could save you 15 miles of painful blistering later on.Miles 10-13 You have a stitch. Try holding some deep breaths for a few seconds before exhaling. Alternatively, stop running

products on the marketI manage about 300-500ml sports drink in a marathon and maybe a few sweets. Some energy gels have to be taken with water, others can be tolerated without. In theory you also need to eat within 20 minutes of a long run - if you can

of heat illness HEAT EXHAUSTIONCause Failing to replace fluids and electrolytes when dehydration sets in.Symptoms A core body temperature of 102°F to 104°F, headache, fatigue, profuse sweating, nausea, clammy skin.Action plan Apply a cold pack on the head

ourselves somewhere, and meet others for a few hours to chat/eat/drink etc, many not leaving until 6 p.m.This year it will be £10 each,(to be collected by cheque,in advance),all inclusive (free to under 16's), and that includes hire of the marquee, food

walk himself. Don’t try anything new. No new foods, drinks or sports. Don’t cross-train, hike or bike. Don’t get a sports massage unless it’s part of your routine. You may feel bruised afterwards if you’re not used to it. Stay off your feet and catch up

: granola or cereal oat bar; rice pudding; yoghurt with a handful of dried fruit; 1-2 slices of malt loaf; half a lean meat/low fat sandwich; rice cakes with banana and a drizzle of honey on top; breadsticks; a crumpet or if you really like your biscuits

SportsBEST EVENTFlora London MarathonReferring to the Flora London Marathon as just a race is doing it a disservice. It’s a national institution. Since it started in 1981 almost 600,000 people have completed it and every year record numbers apply to join