on sleep. Don’t stay long at the pre-race expo. Remember: during this final week, you can’t under-do. You can only overdo.The Final HoursFeeling calm, confident and in control is your misson on race morning. Here's how to come by the three Cs: Be sure your

the lowdown on charity places.Think positive: "Two roads diverged... I took the one less travelled by" Robert Frost, poetThe Fear: Race-Day AnxietyThe Fix: Channel the FearCan I really handle my goal pace? What if that stitch hits at halfway? Pre-race anxiety

by more than three strides, because there's a psychological benefit to staying close. That's why packs form at races - because it's mentally easier to share the workload of hitting a pace." Plus you'll still be in reach to grab their shorts if things go

your fitness, and before the pre-race taper that lets you recharge for the big event. Let's assume you're in decent shape after increasing your training through the early winter. To thrive during your Monster Month, it's more important than ever to pay

records”, or, “I’m not racing”.Too fast Most runs feel difficult. Your breathing is laboured, your legs feel heavy and you struggle to maintain your pace. Just right Your runs are at a comfortable, relaxed pace, but once or twice a week you run at least

You've heard the usual recommendations for so long that you accept them as gospel. And most of the advice is solid. Who can argue with putting in mileage, peaking for races and stretching after a run? But just because many coaches, sports