best ever marathon next spring - read on! It's simply an incredible prize - an unmissable chance to discover your true running potential with the support of our elite team. You'll have one-to-one advice from top coaches Bud Baldaro and Steve Smythe
It's stretch time with ASICS PRO Team physiotherapist Sarah Connors before the scheduled Sunday long run.
.Plus, discover more half-marathons where you can run alongside our pacing teams for added motivation or to keep on track for your spring marathon.
Last November we launched a nationwide search for six spring marathon hopefuls, in partnership with ASICS. After a rigorous selection process, six Paris Marathon contenders were chosen from over 1100 applicants.For all sixteen weeks
with demand. Last year, London filled its 12,000 ballot places within just three days, a whole 15 days faster than the previous fastest sign-up.With figures like these it's no surprise that more marathons are springing up to soak up demand.Supply and demand"Marathon
:45 in spring. how can I hit it in autumn?• Female, high-mileage: advice on getting from 3:26 to sub-3:15 marathonNUTRITION• What do elites drink in a marathon?• Nutrition: carbo-depletion/carbo-loadingMISC• Should I race a 5K and a half in the same week
or too aggresive, but a race or two before Christmas and definitely a spring marathon. If you're struggling to get into the big races then somewhere like Lochaber is a great alternative: a really good race and a nice weekend break. Good luck. – bunions
a good natter, join spring marathoners on the forums.Your Questions AnsweredYou'll find stacks of useful information in the marathon section of our BIG Q+A Index. Here's a selection of your most popular puzzlers:How should I tackle my first
in marathon training?• I missed 2:45 in spring. how can I hit it in autumn?• Female, high-mileage: advice on getting from 3:26 to sub-3:15 marathonNUTRITION• What do elites drink in a marathon?• Nutrition: carbo-depletion/carbo-loadingMISC• Should I race a 5
or twice per year.Why: Racing one hard marathon during spring and another in autumn allows time for adequate preparation and recovery.Goal: Marathon for fun and fitnessHow often: Three or four times per year.Why: If youre not aiming to improve personal