special journey, for them and us alike.Kitted out head to toe in ASICS gear and supported by coaches Sam Murphy and Steve Smythe plus a hit squad of physiotherapy, nutrition and sports psychology ASICS Pro Team experts, our five runners diligently trained
of hundred metres and tell yourself that it will soon pass." You're going wrong when: You bonk (run out of energy) on the run because you wait until you're desperate before taking on extra fuel. Make a race-day nutrition schedule and try to stick to it
for Applied Sport Psychology. Find out whether your competitive fire is raging out of control or if it needs to be tamed.Competitive DemonThe Sign: You do someone else's workout at your expenseThe Solution: "Listening to your own body is more effective than
race-day, this is definitely one to earmark if you’re on the lookout for an early-season PB.Three laps of the historic Oulton Park motor circuit certainly promise a turbo-charged affair, not least thanks to its pancake-flat contours and wide open roads
marathon training and racing experience. In the run up to their VIP Paris Marathon experience, the Target 26.2 runners are enjoying expert coaching, physio, nutrition and sports psychology advice, as well as being kitted out head to toe in the latest ASICS
from your body in every race you do can lead to injury, lasting fatigue and psychological issues, which can hamper your running for life."To read the full 14 fixes - including advice on hitting the right pace in each training session and performing well
‘How should I pace my race’ for some race-day tips.Problem:What time should I aim for?Solution:If you’re a complete beginner, start with conservative goals. To give yourself a ballpark 10K target, see how far you can run at a lively but sustainable pace
runs and see if they’d help you on race day. Do you include marathon-pace sections in your long runs as race-day draws nearer? Are you doing too many long runs or hard weeks? This will make you carry a low level of fatigue into the race that’ll show
." For the bike, there are psychological and physical advantages of doing the race distance at least once prior to race day. In your running training, there is no need to do the full marathon distance as the possible benefits become marginal and are outweighed
-standard cotton, sweat will stay on your skin and make you chilly. Technical tops, in contrast, are made of quick-drying fabric which cleverly wicks sweat away from the skin. Psychologically, covering your head and hands makes you feel warmer too so keep toasty
