and blisters at best. Make sure you’ve done at least a few long run in the shoes and clothes you will race in. You have family obligations Don’t cut off your nearest and dearest, but do try to let them know you should stay off your feet as much as possible

Standfirst: What to do, what to takeAuthor:Pics:Issue date: May01 / xref Ultimate schedsKeywords:uan137--Before race day, you should have Tried your shoes and kit on a long run Found out how to get to the start 90 minutes before the gun goes Made a

the front of the shirt you plan to wear for the bike and run legs of the race. If you're a man who prefers to do the race shirtless, you can purchase a race number belt for about £5. When using a belt, display your race number on your back during the bike

preparation, both mental and physical. Running a marathon isn’t one big challenge; it’s a series of small challenges. On race day, you’ll want to break up the miles into smaller segments, setting shorter goals along the course to help keep you motivated

People are still telling you you can’t do itThe Two Days BeforeYou can’t sleepYou buy new shoes or clothing You have family obligations You feel sluggish on an easy runYou aren’t thirsty enough to drinkYou don’t know what to eatRace DayYou have no appetite

.5-0.75g of protein per pound of bodyweight.AdminIf you’re travelling any distance to the Marathon, make a packing list and start gathering the clothes and items you need. Make sure your racing kit is washed and ready!WednesdayMindFocus on miles 14

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warm is crucial. If you start shivering, you’ll use your glycogen stores and your muscles will tighten up. Wear old running clothes you’re happy not to see again over your racing gear and, if it’s raining, fashion a plastic bin-bag into a jacket. Try

every hour after the first hour of running.AdminBefore you leaveCheck that you’re wearing your race number and, if relevant, you have your ChampionChip secured to your shoe. You won’t get a finish time without them.Check that you’ve got your post-race

risk in a marathon. Avoid cotton (you already know that it hampers temperature control when wet), and smother on maximum-strength sunblock. Also drink at every opportunity, even if it means slowing down on the run and taking toilet stops during the race