screwed on to make sure you've got the best chance of race-day success.The Night BeforeOne of the keys to racing success is having clearly defined goals to aim for. Before you even pin your number onto your top, figure out what you want to get out
bring athletes' heart rates down in as little as 30 seconds. Problem: You get bad pre-race nerves Keith's solution: Race-day run-throughBefore you leave home for the race, or even the night before, run through a 10-1 Blast Off sequence – a countdown
to drinks station etiquette, you'll be well-versed in the race-day details that add up to marathon success.Wymondham 20 (Norfolk, March 7)As you’d expect of a race in Norfolk, the Wymondham 20 is pancake flat. But even though that obvious attraction draws
and practise until your race pace is second nature. Hiking uses different muscles as well as disrupting the steady rhythm of running, so avoid race-day agony by adding long walks to your training. Mind GamesIt's often said that the most important part of ultra
running surfacesBe kind to the planetSwap your wasteful plastic bottles for a classy reusable one. And if you're practising using gels on a long run, don't drop litter – unlike on race-day there aren't any helpful people to pick up your discarded
