For many, especially first-timers, the run up to the Virgin London Marathon can mean the start of sleepless nights worrying: What if I get injured? What should I wear? How far should I have run before the big day?

Every year in advance of Race Day, we invite runners to come and meet the marathon experts. This event, for both new and improving runners, is the ideal opportunity to meet and discuss your race preparation with some of the foremost authorities in the world of distance running and get the best possible advice available to help you prepare for the race.

Held on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th February 2012, speakers include Dave Bedford, Race Director of the Virgin London Marathon and former world record holder at 10,000 metres; John Brewer, Professor of Sport at the University of Bedfordshire; Sam Murphy, leading coach and sports scientist and Lisa Thompson, Course Director of the Virgin London Marathon and Liz and Martin Yelling, who present a supplement to Liz's great training advice in your Marathon News magazine.

This event is free to Golden/Silver Bond runners, who will be sent registration details and information directly by their chosen charity.

However, there are also a limited number of places available to anyone who wants to take advantage of the opportunity to Meet The Experts, which costs just £20 each day, and you can register for a place now.