1 Week to Go!
- Training plans
- Training tips (race kit checklist)
- Bus tickets sold out
- Spectator guide
- International breakfast run entries
- Race crew - get supporters, family and friends to join the experience!!
- Withdrawls
- Weekend breakfast and dinner offers
- 26.2 mile aye runners ready for their eighth race!!
TRAINING PROGRAMMES
TRAINING TIPS (PREPERATION)
Race day is approaching rapidly so you need to have a checklist of things to think of and take with you on the day:
 Don't go too fast in the first few miles (you will be tempted as its mostly downhill), it is far better to be slightly slower in the early stages than to be in front of your target plan. Lucozade Sport have pace bands that can help you keep an even pace. - Baggage buses close at 7:45am for the Scottish Half Marathon and 9:35am for the full Marathon. Place your bag early. Kit - prepare your race day kit in advance, never wear new kit or shoes on the day, it may look good, but if you get blisters it will hurt a lot in the latter stages. Pack a large black garbage bag to wear in the timing pens it will keep you warm and dry.
- Eat well, plenty of carbohydrates in the last 3 days and drink lots of water, have a good carbo meal early on Saturday evening and just a light breakfast 2/3 hours before the start.
- Get to the start nice and early. Use the toilets early and avoid an unpleasant delay. Be in your timing pin for 7:45am for the Half Marathon and 9:35am for the full Marathon.
- Drink a little at each Strathmore Water/Lucozade Sport drink station.
- Warm up lightly; jog for 15 mins or so to get your muscles warmed up.
- When you start to get tired focus on the reason for doing this and think of the money you will have raised - enjoy the crowd and soon you'll see that finishing line!
- After the race take a carbo snack or sandwich as soon as possible it will really start to aid recovery.
For all your specialist running gear go to Run and Become www.runandbecome.com
NEW 2010 SPRING/SUMMER MERCHANDISE
 We have a new range of dual branded ASICS technical running merchandise available to purchase from our shop. All merchandise is branded with the new Edinburgh Running Festival logo. A few examples of the new range are displayed below but to get more details or to view the full range of clothing please visit our shop at www.edinburgh-marathon.com/?shop or click here. We can't guarantee your size will be available on race weekend so visit the website NOW to get your race merchandise.
RUN AND BECOME AT MARATHON FESTIVAL HUB
Run and Become, official retail partner of the Edinburgh Marathon will be at the EDINBURGH MARATHON FESTIVAL HUB in Princes Street gardens on Saturday 22nd May. As well as selling the official race merchandise they will have their usual extensive selection of energy gels, bars and accessories from all the main suppliers.
 They will also be working with "ASICS" the event sport sponsor to offer Video digital gait analysis and special offers on Asics shoes and clothing.
Impossible to bring the whole shop to the event so do go and visit their well stocked specialist running store at 66 Dalry Road very close to Haymarket train station, a 10 minute walk from the festival HUB.
They will also have merchandise at the finish venue at Musselburgh Racecourse on race SUNDAY.
SPECTATOR & TRANSPORT GUIDE
 All Marathon, Scottish Half and Team Relay Runners and spectators tickets are now sold out. To view where the Marathon/Relay & Scottish Half buses depart form and the times please click here or click the map.
If you have not purchased a bus ticket then please plan your transport wisely. Lothian buses and Scotrail trains have fantastic services running on race day. For more information on local transport please visit our transport pages at www.edinburgh-marathon.com/?transport
WITHDRAWLS
If you have become injured, or are unable to participate in the marathon, half marathon or team relay and need to withdraw a please visit your 'My Details' or click here.
After you withdraw you will receive an automatic email, to the email address you provided when entering, to confirm your withdrawal. You will receive a guaranteed place into 2011 Edinburgh Marathon or Scottish Half Marathon. Entries for past entrants open on 1st August with standard entries opening on 1st September.
If you are withdrawing you can still be part of the event. Please consider joining the race crew.
LUCOZADE WITH YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY
To make sure that you're fuelled from start to finish; products from the Lucozade Sport range will be available before and after the event from Jaymie Mart and Emma Tomlinson as well as Lucozade Sport Body Fuel at miles 5.5 and 11 on the Half Marathon course and 5.5, 11, 14, 22 and 24 on the full marathon course in our specially designed race bottle. However make sure you don't try anything new on race day.
INTERNATIONAL BREAKFAST RUN ENTRIES
If you are planning to be in Edinburgh on Saturday 22nd May why not take the opportunity to participate in the first International Breakfast Run. The event is being hosted as part of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival. This is your opportunity to enjoy a pre-race jog, set at an easy 11 minute mile pace, with fellow runners while exploring the breathtaking scenery of Edinburgh.
The 3mile (5km) route heads towards beautiful and historic Edinburgh Castle, down the famous Royal Mile, past the new Scottish Parliament building, the Dynamic Earth, the Royal Palace of Holyrood House & Holyrood Park before returning to the picturesque Princes Street Gardens. All participants will receive a free healthy breakfast, a goody bag and a £5 off voucher for marathon merchandise. In this race everyone is a winner and it's a great opportunity to meet fellow international runners in a friendly and fun atmosphere while enjoying the scenic sites of Edinburgh.
Don't miss your opportunity - there are only 30 places left!! So pack your country flag and come along! Book your place before they are gone. For more information please go to www.edinburgh-marathon.com/?breakfast_run
Please remember: All overseas runners must collect their race pack with their running number for the Edinburgh Marathon and Scottish Half from the Help Desk in Princes Street Gardens on Saturday 22nd May.
RACE CREW - GET SUPPORTERS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO JOIN THE EXPERIENCE!!
If you are bringing friends or family to support you in the event and they would like to do more than just stand and watch we are looking for race crew to help us out. We need; Musselburgh racecourse stewards, hydration station crew, relay changeover crew, finish funnel crew, as well as in many other areas.
Anyone over 15 years old can join the Race Crew Team (race crew under 18 must be accompanied by an adult). We would really appreciate your help, race crew is an important part of every runner's experience, and they really make a difference.
 As a race crew you will receive:
- An official Race Crew t-shirt
- A fee earned for your role which you can allocate as you choose
- Vouchers to cover your lunch expenses
- A certificate to mark your contribution to the event
- Gain valuable experience for your CV
- Meet new people from all walks of life
- A truly fantastic experience and a wonderful day!
To sign up to be part of race crew click here.
WEEKEND BREAKFAST AND DINNER OFFERS
Just a short reminder to ensure that you have booked your places for the pre-organised Dinners/ Breakfast during the Edinburgh Marathon weekend....whilst we can still offer some limited availability! All new bookings must be made prior to 17th May!
Enjoy a 5 star Marathon Breakfast at the Balmoral Hotel- Located close to the Race Start Line !
Family & Supporters may wish to treat themselves to a full "Scottish" breakfast after seeing their Runners off at the Race Start and prior to hopping down to Musselburgh for the Race Finish. Local cafes are liable to be mobbed, so why not beat the rush with a guaranteed seat in style within our private facility at the 5 star Balmoral Hotel on Princes street. The suite boasts fantastic views to Edinburgh Castle. For those wishing an early breakfast with their Runners the facility opens from 6.30am ... First come first served. Full Scottish breakfast at £20.50 per person or Healthy Breakfast for Runners at £16.00 per person. Please note places must be purchased in advance.
Come Join us for Dinner at the new Apex Waterloo on Saturday 22nd May
Avoid that headache of looking for a nice venue to eat. The Group Executive Head Chef at the Apex Hotel Waterloo has come up with a very healthy but tasty Dinner which we are offering within our private facility the night prior to the Marathon.
MENU:
Starter: Roasted Carrot & Ginger Soup
Main: Grilled Moroccan Chicken Breast with Toasted Cashew and Date served with Brown & Wild Rice, Steamer Cauliflower & Broccoli & Lemon Olive Oil Dressing
Vegetarian Option: Aubergine stuffed Chick Pea, Sun Blush Tomato, Sweet Pepper & Cumin (V)
Dessert: Banana Cheesecake, Mango Puree
£28.00 per person - 7.45pm for 8pm
Post Race Celebration Dinner Apex International Hotel - 23rd May:
So you have Run the Race and are staying on in town to recover? Well why not come along to the Apex International Hotel in the Grassmarket for a well deserved beer / glass of wine to celebrate with fellow Runners! The event has now been changed to a Dinner in Heights Restaurant overlooking Edinburgh Castle (rather than a Ceilidh) with the following 3 course menu now included:
MENU:
Starter: Leek & Potato Soup
Main: Breast of Chicken, Champ Potatoes, Whisky & Arran Mustard Cream Sauce
Vegetarian Option: Feuillette of Scottish Mushroom Fricassee & Confit Shallots (v)
Dessert: Apple & Oat Crumble, Chantilly Cream
Freshly Ground Coffee
£25.00 per person includes a glass of house wine, 3 course meal and coffee.
7.45pm for 8.00pm
Bookings will be accommodated on shared tables of 8's and 10's. - A chance for you to meet like minded Runners and Supporters.
For more information or to book one of the above links please click here or visit www.eventsinpartnership.com/reg/scotlandmarathon
26.2 MILE AYE RUNNERS READY FOR THEIR EIGHTH RACE!!
In last year's marathon, 55 people formed an elite band of those who had run every one of the seven marathons, since the latest series of Edinburgh marathons started in 2003.  The 26.2 Mile Aye Club consists of these runners. "We're hoping that everyone that completed last year's marathon will complete their eighth on May 23rd" says their President, Robert Cole, who will be running his 10th marathon. Some of the runners have been using that other significant marathon down the road in London as a warm up for this year's big event in Edinburgh, others such as Ross Laing have completed an ultra 53 mile run since he last ran in Edinburgh. The Mile Aye Club includes four sub-3 hour marathon runners. The most recent being Michael McCabe, who managed to crack the 3-hours for the first time at the 21st attempt in London. Michael told us: "At 56 I thought I had left it too late in life, so the sight of 2:58:55 on the clock gave me a real thrill. Even more extraordinary was being refused entry to a "runners only" charity reception afterwards because "I did not look as if I had run a marathon".
 THE GSi TEAM WOULD LIKE TO WISH ALL RUNNERS THE BEST OFF LUCK FOR SUNDAY 23RD OF MAY AND WE WILL SEE YOU AT THE FINISH LINE!!!
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