Hi Everyone. Happy New Year. I am currently training for the Paris Marathon on 10th April. This will be my 2nd marathon. ( London 2010) So I a real novice when it comes to specific information. I am looking for any information relating to the Paris Marathon. Best modes of trnsport, getting to the start on time. Any Do's, Dont's about generally taking part. Also any information / useful tips on the expo and picking up bib number etc. Finally how much typically does the Doctors medical form useually cost? Cheers. Peter.

Well done. Paris is a nice marathon. I ran it back in 2008 and loved it......mostly (was tripped at a water station at mile 19 and ran the last 7 miles with blood pouring out of my knee!).

Tips:

1) Docs note should be free

2) If wet be careful as many streets are cobbled.

3) Make sure you take in the sights- you pass virtually all of te main sights in Paris (unlike London where you take a crappy route through the east end for large stretches!)

4) Get your name put on your number (actually, if i remember correctly its supplied with your name on your race number. Either way the crowd are great and really lift your sprits- especially when calling your name!

5) If you are aiming for a good time hold something back for the last mile or so. The route takes you through a park area and then onto the finishing straight......this bit seemed to go on forever

6) Just enjoy a great run and atmosphere!

Ash