a three-day-a-week plan or a customisable programme you can download straight to your Garmin Forerunner), plus links to our interactive SmartCoach tool, expert marathon Q&As, race-day checklists and more. Build-up Events There's nothing like
You put a lot of effort into your training, nutrition and race-day goals – don’t sabotage it by neglecting your toenails. Keep an eye on them and take action if you spot something amiss. “Most toenail problems are easily avoided,” says podiatrist
schedule. Okay, I finished in 4:15 instead of my hoped-for 3:45, but I crossed the line feeling great and pain-free, and Im now looking forward to my next one.How I Overcame... Race-Day NervesName: Rachel Guy Age: 34Occupation: Physiotherapist
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
of some of the country's finest athletes and a sports scientist, we've come up with a list of the most common training and race-day misdemeanours and the tips you need to tackle or avoid them. These people have experienced them all, so now you don't have
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of racing. At the start of a race, everything feels good; you have tapered and are running on race-day adrenaline. After the first mile or so, the pace becomes harder and you start slowing down – unless you've prepared properly with race-specific sessions
will dictate how much you eat and drink but you should aim for at least 30g to 60g of carbs every hour.The problem: You don't practise race-day nutritionIf you don't plan your race-day nutrition you could, at worst, go into a race without any food or drink
is simply to postpone your marathon there's no way you'll be able to do yourself justice. If you've missed two or three weeks, at least you still have time to build up to your longest training runs, which are a key to race-day success. When you return
massages - these might highlight problem areas. If you are injured, visit a specialist.Race-day storiesWe're delighted to have published more than 120 of your race-day stories so far, and what varied, inspirational reading they make. Thanks to all of you
