, and arranged an emergency contact for you all to ring if the plan goes awry.Race-day kit list Vest or shirt with race number pinned to it Race-day shoes with ChampionChip properly taped to it; socks Shorts and/or tights to run in Optional light gloves, gilet

a mild hypoglycaemic reaction after prolonged exercise. The body’s energy-producing systems sometimes fail to keep pace with the demands placed on them, and blood-sugar levels fall low enough to make you feel faint, clammy and tight in the stomach

don’t warm up and get yourself ready to run, you’re bound to feel sluggish. Your muscles will be tight, your lungs will be struggling to keep up with the demands you’re putting on them, and, by and large, you’ll feel terrible. And feeling bad

runs are the time to experiment with your kit (do you prefer shorts or tights; long-sleeved or short-sleeved shirts), experiment with how to drink water and how much to drink, and experiment with energy drinks, gels and bars.And remember, the goal

or warmup suit will do the job. Or you may want to wear bike tights, which warm your muscles without adding bulk to your legs, so you can even wear them when warming up on your bike.Race number (preattached to your race outfit): Pin your race number onto

The Week Before The Marathon...You have aches and pains Time for some honesty here. Are your muscles just feeling tight – in which case, get a proper massage – or do you have an unresolved injury? If it’s the latter, particularly if it has been

and head holes cut into it. For the run, choose what you’ve worn in similar training conditions. In bad weather a light jacket or gilet and tights is fine if need be, especially for slower times. Light gloves make for good temperature control, too

Disaster victim:Name: Emily HannonAge: 27 From: SurreyDisaster Race: Malta Marathon“Before the race I felt fine, strong and ready to go for a PB. It was warm but windy, and dust  and pollution levels were  bad. I started to feel chest tightness at around four

ASICS Target 26.2 hub.Q. My hamstrings are feeling a little tight after a hard run in the Wilmslow Half Marathon at the weekend, and of course after some extensive training. What would you recommend over the next three weeks to loosen them? I've booked a

socks on at least one long run before a competitive race to allow you to get used to the feel of them.Seek advice from a specialist running store about the best ones to buy. Ensure your socks are supportive without being too tight. Good luck and enjoy