Some running kit can look intimidating, and snazzy racing shoes are a prime example. But there’s no mystery here: they’re simply a stripped-down shoe designed to make you go faster on race day. No matter what your size, shape or level of experience

and try to reduce social engagements likely to restrict this. It's not unusual to sleep badly the night before your race. You will be fine, provided you slept well in the previous two weeks.Review your training diary a few days before your race over a

understand their goals and have them written down for review in the future," Darren explains. "Effective goal setting helps us deliver an effective training schedule in the weeks, months and year ahead and helps athletes understand the hows and whys