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Roger Biggs (635 marathons)

‘It will always hurt at some point in a marathon, but believe that you will come out the other side.’

Gina Little (370 marathons)

‘Don’t worry about time, try to relax and enjoy the experience. It doesn’t matter how many more marathons you run, the first is something special.’

Steve Edwards (550 marathons)

‘Do the training, there are no shortcuts; you’ll only get out what you put in. Start off steady at the pace you are intending to try and complete the marathon. Don’t think that by going quicker at the start you’ll have time in the bank, it doesn’t usually work like that and will generally do the exact opposite. If you’ve done the training, you’ll maintain the same pace and finish on time, perhaps slightly quicker. If you haven’t done adequate training for the marathon in that time it was never going to happen anyway.’

Brian Mills (771 marathons)

‘Enjoy the day.’

Naomi Prasad (103 marathons)

‘Leave your watch behind! It isn’t about time for your first race, there are plenty of other future races if you want there to be when you can worry about that. Just go out and finish with a smile on your face.’

Mel Ross (151 marathons)

‘Don’t start off a marathon too fast, ensure you drink enough.’

Dave Ross (206 marathons)

‘Take time to build up the distance that you intend running, increase the mileage off-road as much as possible and eat well. It’s worth having running gait analysed, too – to ensure that the correct shoes are used prior to commencing a training routine.’

Paul Watts (220 marathons)

‘Don’t let the euphoria of race day get to you and send you off too fast as you could end up regretting it later in the run.’

Dave Moles (376 marathons)

‘Don’t do anything on race day that you haven’t already tried in training, e.g. drinking sports drinks.’

Martin Bush (562 marathons)

‘Don’t worry about times, it’s more about completing the distance.’

Richard Fulbrook (131 marathons)

‘Go out and enjoy the experience.’

Osy Wayne (115 marathons)

‘Forget your watch and take it easy. Start with a big city marathon so you will never be alone.’

Mike Marten (141 marathons)

‘Enjoy this one as much as possible, but more importantly, when you do the second marathon, don’t automatically assume you will better the time set in your first and for heaven’s sake, don’t be disappointed if you don’t. Enjoy!’

Adam Holland (103 marathons)

‘When doing your first marathon, don’t think of it as a race but a long training run, but with more people around. Just enjoy the first one to see what it’s like.’

Allan Rumble (130 marathons)

‘Follow your training plan to the letter, Vaseline between your toes and smile for the camera when you cross the line.’

Jerry Forde (180 marathons)

‘Allow 12 months before you do a marathon and build up to as high mileage as you can.’

David King (201 marathons)

‘Don’t try to run too fast at the start. If, during the course of the marathon you run a PB [Personal Best] at 10K, try to make it the last 10K rather than the first! Don’t get swept along at other people’s paces.’

Dave and Linda Major (436 and 291 marathons respectively)

‘Don’t run before you can walk; set yourself goals that are attainable and get to know your limitations.’

Kio Vejdani (140 marathons)

‘Don’t stop running until you have finished, don’t walk (keep running to the end, no matter how slowly); hold back until you get near to home then you can pick up the pace because you know you will finish. Do your first marathon somewhere special with good atmosphere and lots going on, such as London. Then do the next one somewhere with a lower profile.’

Jim Manford (154 marathons)

‘Treat the distance with respect. Be realistic in the time you want to run and follow a recognised training plan based on your previous performances. Use your first marathon as a learning experience, just enjoy the day and don’t be disheartened if you don’t get the time you intended – there’s always another one in which to get it right!’

Sid Wheeler (203 marathons)

‘Learn pace judgement – don’t go off too fast!’

Chris Monsey (130 marathons)

‘Respect the distance but don’t be overawed by it. If you have an inclination to stop and walk, just try to keep jogging no matter how slowly you feel you are going: you will eventually run through the wall and feel better. Envisage the finish and remember pain is temporary, achievement is permanent.’

Steve Price (197 marathons)

‘Go slow for the first few miles, or suffer the last six!’

John Dawson (383 marathons)

‘Make sure your body is balanced and that you get good advice when buying shoes – and don’t wear them until they wear out.’

Kay O’Regan (102 marathons)

‘Forget about the time, enjoy the experience.’

David Phillips (393 marathons)

‘Get your body and mind ready for running; run every day.’

Liz Tunna (wannabe –84 marathons)

‘Cherish the experience and the atmosphere. Wear comfy kit and trainers, and make sure you’re well hydrated and fuelled. Don’t put pressure on yourself to get an amazing time, just enjoy the day and feel proud upon crossing that finish line.’

Peter Dennett (wannabe – 81 marathons)

‘Try a half marathon race before a full one to get the experience of racing, as opposed to just training.’