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Reader to Reader: Race-day nerves
By Catherine Lee on 09/07/2007 09:11:50
How do you deal with race-day nerves? Here are your suggestions
to do exactly the same things before each race – same breakfast, same way of travelling, same warm-up etc. This way, the body and mind feel that what is to come is predictable, and this helps relaxation. Listening to music that you love prior to the race
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Marathon Race-Week Q+A: Liz Yelling
By Liz Yelling on 17/04/2009 16:08:07
Double Olympian - and Lucozade Sport Super Six mentor - Liz Yelling answers your frequently-asked marathon questions
to help your legs recover faster for the big day. Don't leave the session any later than the Tuesday before.Q. I'm never hungry on the morning of a race, but know I should eat. What would you recommend? faithfulredA. Breakfast is key so I would definitely
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Ask The Experts: Marathon Training with Steve Smythe
By Steve Smythe on 08/02/2010 10:01:39
Catch the highlights from Friday's lunchtime debate, when experienced coach - and Lucozade Sport Super Six mentor - Steve Smythe answered your marathon questions live in the forums
race finishes are due to a mix of sensible fuelling, good pacing and solid training. I take five gels on marathon day - one in my porridge at breakfast, one at the start, one after 10K, and then two more at Miles 15 and 20 (which I think give me
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Carb Your Enthusiasm
By on 18/11/2009 15:26:47
Carbohydrates have had a bad press in recent years, but they are vital for triathletes. You just have to know what to eat, and when
into plates of pasta, bowls of processed breakfast cereals and stacks of bread."The good food guideAnother indicator that can help when deciding how to efficiently fuel your body is the Glycaemic Index, or GI. Developed in 1981 by Dr David Jenkins, a professor
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Race Nutrition Explained
By on 18/11/2009 13:44:17
With the right race-day nutrition you can avoid disaster and maximise performance
If transition is triathlon's fourth discipline, nutrition should be the fifth. Making fuelling mistakes could mean your race ends in disaster. And the longer the event, the more critical your food and drink strategy becomes. But it's not easy
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Racing Basics
By Runner's World on 30/07/2002 16:19:27
From finding a race to planning your strategy - from the people who learnt the hard way
relax.On the morning of the race Ideally, get up a couple of hours before you have to leave. Start with a shower to wake you up.Drink 500-750ml of water to replace any fluids you have lost overnight.Make sure you have breakfast. Your body will have burnt
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The Perfect Marathon Week
By on 16/04/2012 11:05:00
Your day-by-day guide up to and including race day - mind, body, food, drink and admin!
or decide to start rebuilding your extension.Food & DrinkIf you haven’t yet tried training after your planned race-day breakfast, do it today. Make sure that you’re getting enough protein this week – it’s easily overlooked. You should be aiming for 0
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The Perfect Marathon Week: Race Day
By on 23/04/2010 15:27:18
Your complete race day guide - mind, body, food, drink, admin, and even recovery...
health to take part in the world’s greatest race.During the raceFocus – but focus on the moment, not on how many miles remain. Think about your form, breathing and pace. This will build confidence and help you to remain relaxed. It’s only natural for your
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Your 2006 Race For Life Training Guide
By Runner's World on 12/01/2006 11:25:22
Entries for the 2006 Race for Life women-only 5K series are open! We're here to help you every step of the way...
might prefer a slightly more advanced plan: This advanced six-week plan should comfortably help you to complete the 5K in 30 minutes or less. Race-day helpHow should I prepare on race day?The one rule: don't try anything new! Have a familiar breakfast
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Marathon Q+A: Nick Anderson
By Nick Anderson on 23/01/2009 18:04:57
Discover the answers to some of your frequently-asked marathon questions with these highlights from our live forum debate with British Endurance Coach - and Lucozade Sport Super Six mentor - Nick Anderson
heart rate. Your easy and long training runs can be much slower – they’re often just time on your feet. Don’t worry too much about pace – what is key, is the effort you put in. Pick some races at weekends, relax, make sure you’ve got enough breakfast
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