I’ve run five of the past six London Marathons, only missing the 2020 virtual event during the COVID-19 pandemic. In those races I’ve run two marathon PRs, had two major blow-ups, run in all conditions including the freakishly hot 2018 event, and generally had a great time.
I’ve picked up lots of London Marathon tips along the way, and it’s certainly wise to get acquainted with the London Marathon route ahead of time and join the line for the toilets the moment you arrive at the starting area. However, if there’s one piece of advice I’d give to anyone running, it’s not to get carried away after the big downhill in the first half of the race.
