We bring you 26 facts about the Marathon. From horses to outer space, we've got a fun fact for every mile of this classic race distance.
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How to Pace for a Marathon - Training and in the Race
So you've sealed your marathon place and started chalking up the training miles. But have you set yourself a race target and how do you start training towards this goal?...
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10 Things that Could Make or Break your Marathon Abroad
Taking part in a marathon abroad can be an incredible experience. You may get to take in amazing scenery and enjoy electric atmospheres, but only if you can avoid a number...
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Top Tips for a Marathon Abroad
The New York Marathon is fast approaching. As our first big overseas race we’ll always have really fond memories of the trip. If you’re running New York, or any race...
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10 Marathon Mistakes to Avoid
With the wonderful London Marathon coming up this weekend, here are 10 common mistakes to avoid.
The Thrill of Winning
Most of us will never win. It's a fact that we tend to run for a number of different and varied reasons, but for the vast majority of us winning is not what we're about
Top Mind Games Before you Race
Decide whether it's an A or B race for you. If it's not the key race of your season you can see it as more of a stepping stone to your main goal. If it's just a B race you'll feel more relaxed and you won't need to taper for so long before the race....
Top 10 Smaller Marathons
City or country? Home or abroad? Spring or autumn? Here’s our personal selection of 10 smaller or quirkier marathons. We’d love to hear your views too…
