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For me, running has always been a medicine. It helps me feel connected to my loved ones who are no longer around and it helps me to stay active.

Getting started London Marathon Events
Pete Cooper on stage at Meet our Experts

Your immune system gets a boost, making you more likely to fight off winter colds. Cold exposure also activates increased calorie-burning brown fat and being outdoors means absorbing much-needed vitamin D.

Dos & don'ts London Marathon Events
Runner training during winter out in the snow

To help with your preparation, members of the London Marathon Events team have shared the advice they wished someone had given them before running 26.2 miles for the first time. Here are the top 10 tips.

Getting started London Marathon Events
Runner stretching before their run