have changed.In the first Olympic marathon at least one runner thought it was smart to drink wine during the race. We're not saying the challengers to conventional wisdom are right – or wrong. Only that their ideas are worth considering, because
; so is running with a crowd that's too quick. So allow more recovery in the future, or pick a slower group next time and accept that it may take a while to get up to speed to run with the cheetahs. On the other hand, you might just be having an off day
everything else as if it's race day. Run at the same time of day and on similar terrain – even on the course itself if that's practical. Wear the running shoes and kit you plan to race in and mimic the eating and drinking plan that you aim to follow before
hard, and make you too tired to add more running days.Just right Alternate four- and six-mile runs, three to five times a week on different courses. Variety keeps you energised, and adding short-distance ‘recovery’ days gives your body (and mind) a
