If you've spent the last three months with filthy trainers in the hall, half-thawed bags of frozen peas in the kitchen and training schedules pinned to the wall of the downstairs loo, the chances are you're a long-suffering supporter of a
with big, friendly marathon build-up races, many of which you can enter online. You'll need to act quickly though - many sell out well in advance of their entry closing dates. Stay tuned for news of our 2012 pacing groups too.Community SupportOur Spring
the organisations listed have vast experience of supporting runners in the build-up to the marathon and on the day itself. Then use our real-life guide to making fundraising easy and watch the pounds pour in! It could be another marathon... Our event listings
target races (events you'll finish as fast as possible), then add tune-ups and supporting races to your season to fine-tune your training.Target races You can race well every two to three weeks for three to four months. Race more than this and your
L1310K: Great event all round" Absolutely fantastic atmosphere - have never known any event like it. Even the church choirs come outside to sing during it!." Catherine Bernal, on the Hastings Half.This year saw a number of races make some impressive
However long you've been running, and whatever your age or ambition, chances are you'll have questions. How can you improve your race times? What's the perfect race day diet? How can you avoid overtraining? Well, now you can pose your questions
of carbohydrate refuelling throughout the day.10. Ensure a good variety of foods in the 24-hour recovery period to help support your immune system and protect you from oxidative stress caused by free radicals.11. Replace 150-200 per cent of fluid losses over a 2
are co-ordinating a team of supporters who'll be on hand with drinks, sweets and cheers for marathoners. Are you planning to watch the race and able to lend a hand? Find out more. ASICS Target 26.2Now race day is nearly here, make sure you catch up
you'll be burning a lot of calories which need to be replaced. On race day, your height and weight, and the weather, will have a bearing on the amount of food and fluids you'll need - especially for the bike.7 Have a support structure in place
Closing Soon…Bungay Black 10K Series (Suffolk, May 25) RW Says: Series of three 10K races in May, June and July. Enter all three to gain a discount.Bexhill Seafront 5K Series (Sussex, May 26) RW Says: Scenic seafront race series held
