No looking back!Welcome to the Runner's World race-week index. Whether you've been training for this all year, or you've just entered tomorrow's race after a drunken bet last night, we're here to do you proud.Frankly, the final week is a time

, and foods rich in protein to assist your body in repairing muscle and tissue. Indulge any cravings you might have – these could be your body’s way of telling you what it needs.Scientific research also indicates that many marathon runners lose around 3mg

that builds you up in realistic increments to the date of your race (allowing for one or two easier weeks at the end). If you can use a schedule from RUNNER’S WORLD, a good book, or an accredited coach at your local club, that’s ideal. It will be a tried

realise that you don’t have to be a fast runner to achieve great times. I always skipped the sections on speed in RUNNER’S WORLD because I was convinced that speed training was for the elite, or for runners who could run at least seven- or eight

-FOURSun Mon Tue 10 x 200m hard strides in racing flats, 200 jog rec. Wed Thu Fri Rest or 20 mins easy – highest carbo intake on this day, high water intakeSat 20 mins easy – reduce food intake after 6pm, high water intakeWEEK TWENTY-FIVESun Marathon