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Virgin London Marathon Countdown
By on 16/04/2012 10:00:00
From meeting RW at the Expo to beating blisters on the run - here's all you need to know ahead of the Virgin London Marathon
From meeting the experts to writing to-do lists, here's all you need to know ahead of the Virgin London Marathon 2012.Mile-By-Mile GuideOur interactive mile-by-mile guide is packed with details of the landmarks you'll spot en route, where to find
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Virgin London Marathon: Running Legends’ Advice
By on 21/04/2012 09:08:40
Be inspired by the running greats before you take on Sunday's Virgin London Marathon
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
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Virgin London Marathon: You're Not In
By on 29/09/2011 16:13:45
If you didn't snap up a Virgin London Marathon place in the ballot, don't be too disheartened
Prague Marathon, May 9 2010If you didn't snap up a Virgin London Marathon place in the ballot, don't be too disheartened and definitely don't stop training – not only is there still a chance you could be joining the crowds in the capital next year
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Supporter's Guide To The Virgin London Marathon
By on 19/04/2012 14:00:00
From shepherding nerve-wracked loved ones to the correct start area to finding the best views of the elite field here's everything you need to know before heading to the capital
marathoner. Your final challenge: to get them to the start, cheer them on the way round, and be there with a smile and a gentle hug at the finish. Here's how to do it: Before the raceDuring the 24 hours before the marathon, some runners are excited, all
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Virgin London Marathon: You're In!
By on 29/09/2011 16:31:05
Congratulations! You've snapped up a place in the world's finest marathon. Wondering what to do now?..
in the Virgin London Marathon. Lots of charities would love you to raise even £100 for them (why run for charity?).Visit our extensive charity gallery to search for non-profit groups by category or locality. All the organisations listed have vast experience
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Virgin London Marathon 2011: A Pacer's Story
By James Barnard on 21/04/2011 16:59:05
Runner's World's James Barnard reflects on his experiences as a first-time marathon pacer
the Virgin London Marathon 2011 - hot and heaving!After a pre-race pep talk from the Runner's World crew (no weaving, hit your mile times, no listening to music - and enjoy it!), we set off for our pens. I was 11-minute/miling and starting from the very last
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Ask The Experts: Marathon Training with Paul Evans
By on 08/03/2010 07:44:27
Catch the highlights from Friday's lunchtime debate, when Chicago Marathon winner - and Lucozade Sport Super Six mentor - Paul Evans answered your marathon questions live in the forums
ahead to the Virgin London Marathon on April 25.Read the whole forum debateQ. I'm currently training for my first marathon but my schedule doesn't include any speedwork. Would there be any benefit in including some speedwork six weeks before race day
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Your Marathon - What First?
By Bruce Tulloh on 06/12/2002 17:30:39
How to make sure you're ready for your build-up to the marathon
Getty ImagesIf youve applied for a place in the Virgin London Marathon, youll know by early October whether youve been successful. You have ample training time in the period between starting your training schedules in early January and the big
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Ask The Experts: Marathon Training with Steve Smythe
By Steve Smythe on 08/02/2010 10:01:39
Catch the highlights from Friday's lunchtime debate, when experienced coach - and Lucozade Sport Super Six mentor - Steve Smythe answered your marathon questions live in the forums
at the London Marathon (2:46, 2:43, 2:46, 2:43 [his quickest in last 20 years] and 2:47). Over the years, he estimates he's run about 2,000 races.Read the whole forum debateQ. Most marathon schedules are based on past performances but my opinion is that you
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Ask The Experts: Marathon Week with Steve Smythe
By on 05/04/2011 10:14:55
Catch the highlights from Friday's lunchtime debate, when ASICS Super Six coach Steve Smythe answered your taper and marathon pacing questions live in the forums
for the Paris Marathon on April 10.Read the whole forum debateQ. With five weeks to go to the Virgin London Marathon, my training was on track for close to a 3:15 race. However, I picked up a knee injury and have only managed a couple of runs since. I've been
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