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leading up to, and following a 26.2-miler. Their task: to create a dish with the right balance of carbs, protein and fat to propel runners to the finish line and help them recover from their effort. Bon appetit! Pre-race dinner - Powered-up pasta

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

you've won one thing people expect you to go on winning. They think you've got it cracked, but you haven't," she admits. Pre-race nerves So how does she beat anxiety? "I normally get nervous before the whole event starts, so I get my headphones on

you to go on winning. They think you've got it cracked, but you haven't," she admits. Pre-race nerves So how does she beat anxiety? "I normally get nervous before the whole event starts, so I get my headphones on, zone out and visualise every stage

fighting to be heard above my knocking knees, and my T-shirt, shorts and socks were rubbing in uncomfortable places. When Mother Nature hits the button marked Rain (Biblical), pre-race lube is about as much use as a chocolate teapot.However, it was still

, cool and modest, Bolt has remained the same mischievous but grounded boy he was pre-stardom. He remains fiercely protective of, and grateful to, his close-knit family and takes pleasure in what he has been able to do for them. His success at the 2008