Building, the route runs along a brand new road, heading north towards the Crowne Plaza and the Atlantic Tower, before a swift u-turn at 1.5K. Then it's simply a case of counting off the sights of the city as you race past the Albert Docks, the Anglican

At a Glance Profile Nickname: fat face Age: 45 Running for: 25 years No. of marathons: 6 PBs: 5K: 21:31 10K: 45

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retch during races?How should I prepare for my first 5K?Why is the last mile of a 5K always so hard? I don't think I set off too fast. -->Are some people simply better suited to ‘short’ distances?How can I calm my pre-race nerves?How can I overcome

a 5K race today and got a PB. However, I noticed that although I was pulling past most runners during the uphill sections, frustratingly they were then flying past me on the downhills!Any tips for downhill running?the dude abides Don't hold back

very good race but I’m not upset - I’ve had a fantastic journey and there will always be other races. I knew from Mile 3 that things weren’t going well. I was trying to hold 3:20 pace for the first 5K but my legs weren’t working properly, and I really

on the day. – Little Miss HappyYou can still do it but, it will require discipline. Take a week at a time but commit to it and you should be OK. – Road Runner 2I got round my first half-marathon on the RW 10-week schedule earlier this year. Following

:45 in spring. how can I hit it in autumn?• Female, high-mileage: advice on getting from 3:26 to sub-3:15 marathonNUTRITION• What do elites drink in a marathon?• Nutrition: carbo-depletion/carbo-loadingMISC• Should I race a 5K and a half in the same week

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few others this morning - lovely weather, lovely route, lovely people. But after a measly 5K I had to bail out, completely exhausted! I know my body was probably just too tired, but I feel very battered and bruised and sorry for myself. Karen Ball 6