at the pre-race pasta partyJune 20 Stoke On Trent City Marathon, Staffs ‘The longest fun run in Britain’; big hills at 20 miles; enthusiastic support from the local spectators June 20 Blackpool Flyde Coast Marathon, Lancs Super-fast, traffic-free courses
the carbohydrates replace some of the calories lost through exercise."A little of what you fancyModerate consumption is the key to enjoying a guilt-free beer. Use these guidelines to keep you on the straight and narrow:A pre-race beer the night before to help you
, planned and organised a few days in advance. Be happy with your shoe and kit choice don't pack anything brand new.Eat your normal pre-race breakfast. Pack this if you are staying away from home just in case your hotel, family or friends don't have it
on some of the sharp bends of the course and how could I possibly compare to some of the keen triathletes racking up around me?Fortunately pre-race nerves don't last too long. As soon as I was running with the bike into the transition zone, I felt the rush
yourself before and after a session. (One kilogram of weight loss is equivalent to one litre of fluid.) Once you know your sweat loss you can prepare your fluid-replacement strategy for training and races.Pre-planningFor an event such as Ironman Nice ensure
of shady woodland paths. You’ll dash through sleepy hamlets before being treated to jaw-dropping vistas over the Thames Estuary in the distance. Not only that, the race lays on free pre- and post-race massage, homemade cakes, fruit and water, a well
:"A demanding course with a rural setting. Perfect cross-counrty training.”Watch out for: The refreshments after the race.Any extras? A pre and post-race massage.How to enter:Click here:
on target?Heart-rate training for marathonersHow to minimise down-timeRace-day planning...and much more!Too impatient? Here's last year's archive Pre-schedule countdown: Week -2 | Week -1 The real training starts here:Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week
aching and mud splattered limbs stagger over the finish line, you can collect a Brooks technical performance T-shirt and a rammed goody bag. There's also a wave start, a baggage storage service and a pre- and post- race changing marquee in this sell
?" – HelenlizYour best answersOver-the-counter remedies can ease the physical symptoms It’s nice to know I am not the only one who suffers with pre-race nerves. I too have to go to the toilet several times before a race, which has the tendency to leave me hungry
