My missus, having trained like a madwoman for the London marathon, had to pull out the week before due to a really nasty chest infection. Not a happy bunny.

However, to make up for this, she entered the Berlin marathon, which takes place in September. As a nice surprise, she entered me too! I;ve decided that i'll give it a really good go and see if I can break the fabled 3 hour barrier. I've only ever done one marathon properly and scraped under 3:15.

Question is, what's the Berlin marathon like? Anyone done it and does anyone have any tips?

Also, any advice on marathon training, esp those who got themselves under the three hour barrier. I'm not super quick so 3 hours is real stretch for me...

Ta!

Mark