Your First Marathon
Why run the Virgin Money London Marathon?
Why run the Virgin Money London Marathon? Well, since 1981 the London Marathon has grown into one of the world's truly iconic races, offering runners of all levels an inspiring fitness challenge. Whether running on behalf of a charity, or trying to beat a personal best, there are so many reasons why you should consider running the Virgin Money London Marathon to enjoy a sensational and life-changing experience. Here we explain why you should run the Virgin Money London Marathon and why it is such a special race.
The spectator's marathon running pace guide
If you're supporting someone who is running a marathon, how are you going to pick them out during the race? Here's a spectator's marathon running pace guide; a handy chart that will tell you the estimated arrival time at various mile stages depending on the pace they expect to run. You'll be able to spot the person you are watching and cheer them on when it really matters.
Read more…The dos and don'ts of running a marathon
A marathon is a difficult challenge, but running 26.2 miles is achievable with the right training, preparation and application. Here's our handy guide to the dos and don'ts of running a marathon.
Read more…Running a marathon
If you've ever considered running a marathon read this article. We'll show you some helpful tips to help you achieve your running goal, show you which marathons you could run in and generally help you get into shape so that running a marathon is a real possibility for you.
Read more…Top 12 marathon race tips
You've done all the running training required, tapered perfectly and now you are raring to go. But before you do, read our top 12 marathon race tips to ensure you get the most out of your marathon experience.
Read more…A beginner’s guide to the marathon
You've probably seen a marathon on TV and you may also know a few people who have successfully run one — but could you complete the great 26.2-mile marathon distance? If you've ever considered preparing for and completing a marathon, but need more of an insight into what it’s all about, check out this essential guide to running a marathon, which will answer the following questions:
Read more…7 reasons to run a marathon
Whether running a marathon has been on your mind for a while or you have recently been inspired to sign up, you may be wondering whether you really want to take the plunge. To help you get inspired and motivated to sign up for an event, here are seven reasons to run a marathon.
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