How to run the Virgin London Marathon 2012

Step 1: Head to London town to register and collect copious amounts of freebies and goodies.
Note 1: Leave your credit card behind if you don't wish to spend vast amounts of cash on running gear or 'useful-essential items'.

Steve checking out the silverware!

Note 2: Take 'running tourist' photos of the winners trophy and anything else of interest.

Step 2: The day before make sure you rest, hydrate and chill out.












Step 3: Set the alarm early and head for your starting place.

 Step 4: After going to the lovely porta-loos, make sure you get time to relax, hydrate and people watch the other nervous looking runners!

Step 5: Ensure any last minute 'wardrobe malfunctions' have been taken care of!

Step 6: Head to your starting pen and wait for the gun to go off


Step 7: Run your race to the best of your ability, stepping over the bottles, wave to the crowd and most of all enjoy every moment, there isn't another marathon quite like it anywhere!

Step 7: You have just run 26.2 miles, Don't forget to collect your medal!