I did my first marathon on 18th May in Prague and am considering doing another. There is one in Wolverhampton on 7 September - this only leaves me with 2 months training.Think that this is do-able? Hi Jayne, I am no expert, just training for my

I ran this half marathon last year and thought it was very good. This year i was dissapointed with the distance signs. We didn't see a sign until 4 miles. First post so sorry if it is a bit abrupt!  I think the training programes on here are great

Blackpool Marathon Sunday, June 23WHY RUN IT?Speed, sea airOne of Britain’s fastest courses (a new one this year) at the North’s premier resort along coastal paths and promenades, including the Golden Mile. Includes a half-marathon.FEES£16

Powerhouse Cardiff Marathon, Sunday September 1WHY RUN IT?It's new. Speed. Cardiff.A new marathon around Cardiff City Centre and the suburbsFEES£15/£16 payable to Barnardo's (Cardiff Marathon) by August 23. No entries on day.ENTRIES TOCardifff

Longford BMW Cars Marathon, Ireland, Sunday August 25WHY RUN IT?Speed. Countryside. A rare marathon in the Midlands of Ireland, run through quiet Irish villages, close to the River Shannon.FEESEuros 25 payable to Longford Marathon by August 25. 35

Luton Marathon, Bedfordshire Sunday, December 1WHY RUN IT?Last chance to run in a marathonBritain’s last marathon of 2002 is run over three fairly undulating laps of town and countryside. The race is run together with a three-stage relay.FEES£11

Belfast Marathon: Monday, May 6WHY RUN IT?Speed, atmosphereNorthern Ireland’s only marathon is run from the Maysfield Leisure Centre. It is held with a relay, and is celebrating its 21st anniversary and hosting the Irish Championships this year

Manchester Marathon: Sunday, October 13WHY RUN IT?Speed, ManchesterTraditionally one of Britain’s top autumn marathons. This year it reverts to its tried and tested Heaton Park to Wythenshawe course, rather than the Commonwealth Games course

(EVENT CANCELLED)Taunton Marathon: Sunday April 8WHY RUN IT?The South-West’s leading marathon is a great-value event held over an undulating, rural, two-lap route, but is still reasonably conducive to fast times. The race is held with a half-marathon

Moray Marathon, Elgin, Scotland: Sunday, September 1WHY RUN IT?Space, scenery, speedlow-key event over a reasonably flat, rural course. The race also hosts a 10K and a half-marathon.FEES£9 (SAF affiliated only)/£11, payable to Moray Marathon