Meet the Experts Days
Please note this payment system is for non-Golden/Silver Bond runners only. Attendance at the Meet The Experts weekend is free to Golden/Silver Bond runners, who will be sent a separate link and information to register for their places at this event.
The Virgin London Marathon "Meet the Experts" days for runners will be held at the Institute of Education - part of the University of London in Bloomsbury - on Saturday 2th February and Sunday 3th February 2013. Speakers include Hugh Brasher, Race Director of the Virgin London Marathon; Andy Dixon, Editor of Runner's World magazine; Sam Murphy, leading coach and sports scientist; Lisa Thompson, Course Director of the Virgin London Marathon; and Liz (2006 Commonwealth Games bronze medallist) and Martin (sports writer and UKA level endurance coach) Yelling with great training advice.
These "Meet the Experts" days have proved to be invaluable to runners of all abilities, especially to those attempting their first marathon. Expert speakers discuss training, diet, injury prevention, raising money, pacers groups, clothing and footwear, as well as what to expect on Race Day. Afterwards they will be available to answer your individual questions. The cost for either day is £20, and are allocated on a "first come, first served" basis so you will need to register your place early. Please register below.
adidas will be selling the official Virgin London Marathon clothing, so you can look the part in training and on race day. Finding the best trainers is all about fit. adidas specialists will be available all day Saturday and Sunday with their foot scanners to advise you on the best running shoes for your style. Plus there will be amazing special offers you won't find anywhere else, so be prepared to shop!
Nestle Pure Life Water will be available during the day. A member of the Lucozade Sport Performance Team will be on hand to provide nutrition and hydration advice for your race training.
Refund policy
Event Cancellation by Sponsor
The London Marathon Ltd reserves the right to cancel an event due to low enrolment or other circumstances which would make the event non-viable.
If The London Marathon Ltd cancels an event, registrants will be offered a full refund.
Should circumstances arise that result in the postponement of an event, registrants will have the option to either receive a full refund or transfer registration to the same event at the new, future date.
Registration Cancellation by Participant
Unless specifically stated on registration materials, the deadline to receive a refund for your registration is Friday 23rd December.
Cancellations received after the stated deadline will not be eligible for a refund.
Refunds will not be available for registrants who choose not to attend an event.
Cancellations will be accepted in writing only and must be received by the stated cancellation deadline.
All refund requests must be made by the attendee or credit card holder.
Refund requests must include the name of the attendee and/or transaction number.
Refunds will be credited back to the original credit card used for payment.
You will receive a confirmation email. Timetables, maps and other information will be emailed to you in January.
If you have any questions, please contact us on 020 7902 0200.
You will receive a confirmation email. Timetables, maps and other information will be emailed to you in January.
If you have any questions, please contact us on 020 7902 0200.
