People are still telling you you cant do itThe Two Days BeforeYou cant sleepYou buy new shoes or clothing You have family obligations You feel sluggish on an easy runYou arent thirsty enough to drinkYou dont know what to eatRace DayYou have no appetite
No looking back!Welcome to the Runner's World race-week index. Whether you've been training for this all year, or you've just entered tomorrow's race after a drunken bet last night, we're here to do you proud.Frankly, the final week is a time
are all abundant. If youre looking for the cheapest option, some bunks are available in the local school (€10/night) or you can bed down in the gym if you bring a sleeping bag (€3/night) the race secretary will provide accommodation details on request
sessions and races, and also what else is going on in our lives, that makes us more susceptible to UPS.The type of person (driven, goal-orientated, high achiever) who makes a successfuly competitive runner is also a prime candidate for UPS. So you have
Food and diet are an essential part of a runner’s training programme. It’s perfectly normal to try out different foods and eating patterns – do you eat an hour before you run, or two hours? Do you switch from cow’s to soya milk, or increase your
like the social pressure of knowing that a friend or a group is waiting for you to make you head out the door. It's also often more fun than running alone, especially if you're doing a long run or speedwork.Try something newThe fitness world is full
sleep – an extra 30-45 minutes a night. Having difficulty nodding off – and then struggling to get up the next morning – could mean that you are over-training. As you’ll see in our schedules, you will benefit from having an occasional easy week – usually
dreading: Discovering it's not that fast; lactic acid. Favourite races: Henley Half-Marathon (despite the one-mile hill) Did you know? I hold the world record for migrating from adolescence to middle age (overnight). • My
DiaryWeeks 13 - 14Helen says: Sometimes it feels like all I do is run, work and sleep - bring on the taper! I've had some more great runs and successfully ran 2:39 at the Human Race Kingston Breakfast Run 16 (April 5). Even when I needed to be kicked out
crouching down, and it wouldn't be the last time ! Run like a dream. Squeeze past that tricky Runner's World 8-minute/mile pace group! Get encouraged by all thanks to having your name written on your vest ! Have the time of your life before, during
