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.
The first thing to remember is that runners come in all shapes and sizes. So, the amount of water you need to drink will vary on your body size and pace.
Immediately after the race, raise your legs if you can – for example, find a tree and lie under it with your legs up against the trunk for 10 minutes. This will help reduce the build-up of fluid in your legs.
Following a healthy balanced diet and living an active life is important to staying healthy and can also play a crucial role in helping to unlock your potential.
This year’s International Women’s Day is all about inspiring inclusion, so we spoke to five women about the impact the TCS London Marathon had on their lives and the changes from representation to entry conditions that need to happen so that more women can see running as a sport for them.
Martin Yelling, the Official TCS London Marathon coach, has produced training plans that have helped thousands of participants, from beginner to advanced, prepare for Event Day.