the task in hand. Can you help her find her way to a worry-free racing career? "I know I get nervous before things - I used to have terminal stage fright at school and was always sick before going on stage. I still get nervous before big events, and so

of marathons and have suffered with cramp on the last two (due to a lack of salt). It might be worth having something savoury to hand for later in the race - I'm always sick of sugary things after 20-odd miles. – SoVeryTiredDon’t try anything new on race day

to taking fluids during the race. Just because the FLM give water/energy drinks every mile does not mean you need it every mile. I was very sick at the end of my first FLM from taking on too much liquid. – PachaWork out your refuelling plan and stick to it