workout. Performing these workouts when your legs are fresher than they’ve been for months can actually increase your fitness.Indeed, too much rest or slow running lowers the muscle tension in your legs, says Norwegian Olympian and 13:06 5K runner Marius

to our band under star-filled night skies.Bring the familyFor kids, there’s also a Junior Mud Run, a 5K run with some tricky obstacles to tackle.  The race is open to 5-15 year olds and can be run by parents, too. The race offers older, more competitive

finishersSpecial edition technical tee worth £15Music, live MC, beer tent, food and drink stalls, and children’s activitiesWater station at 5K and the finish lineInstant finish-time text message alertRat Race onsite gear store with bargains aplenty!Free post

, then come the summer it will be a much nicer 3 - 5K volume.What do you do on rest days?I usually get a massage, which takes a while. I try to wear normal clothes too, wash my hair and wear it down for a day!Do you have any favourite treats to reward yourself