for before the start Race instructions and travel informationFor your baggage bag Suncream Petroleum jelly if you chafe Roomy, comfortable trainers for after the race Warm change of clothes Waterproofs Money Post-race energy drink and food
by watching a video with friends to take your mind off the big day.You buy new shoes or clothing Resist the temptation to race in them! Youll find some bargains at the Marathon Exhibition when you register, but dont try them out on race day. You risk chafing
, then bend forwards a few times to relieve it. If you forgot to smear petroleum jelly on your inner thighs, they may be chafing bright pink by now, and if you made the mistake of racing in new shoes, they’ll be blistering your insteps and blackening your
© Getty Images If 26.2 miles just isn't enough, an ultra could be the race for you. Races longer than a marathon, ultras range from 30 miles to hundreds of miles and take place in hundreds of beautiful locations from Sussex to the Sahara
Forgetting an essential item on race day may not derail your event completely, but it could push your name further down the list of finishers - or at least lead to some serious chafing. If you don't want to see months of hard work undone by a moment's carelessness, keep a
1. Sleep well"In reality, trying to sleep well the night before a race never works," says triathlon coach Rick Kiddle (www.rickkiddle.com). "The best sleep will be the night before the night before. Many athletes can survive with little sleep
Steve has run more than 60 marathons (26 Londons) and as well as holding a PB of 2:29, he has also won a British marathon title in his age group. This spring, he joined us as our ASICS Super Six coach and has mentored our racing contenders
