sunglasses) to help you reset your biological clock more quickly. Early morning walks are best for this. Do not overdo any exercise because at this stage you should be following a tapering programme as race-day approaches. BlistersIf you develop a blister
- including England referee Howard Webb, pictured - celebrate the arrival of the event by making a ‘Y’ for ‘Yorkshire’, the new symbol of the marathon. Runner's World is proud to be one of the official media partners of the race, which is being staged by Jane
)Quintessentially local race known for its pastoral views, friendly field and few modest inclines. London Santa Run, December 6Filling Up Fast... London Santa Run 10K (London, December 6)Join more than 1,000 Santas in Battersea Park for the third staging
and coming up against the dreaded "wall". Sports drinks and carb gels are great for topping up your energy levels during a long run or race, but increasing your carb intake three days before the race will help make sure you reach the startline with maximum
and exhaustion.Back-to-back workouts – known as brick sessions – can be hugely beneficial in the latter stages of your training, not only in terms of preparing your muscles for race-day but also for practising the logistics of transition.Bikes, boats and bungees
and trails conducive to enjoyable running. Once you get past the difficult early stage of your return, which should really just be an easy run every couple of days, try to develop a shape to your training. The RW half-marathon schedules will be ideal
reached 19 in the race I was rapidly running out of knees. Limpinghome with failure not an option. In pain and getting cold, the final insultcame with a torrential downpour just as I crossed the finish line . When Iretrieved my kitbag it had been stored
runners to storm the beaches at the fourth staging of this tough and scenic 12K off-road event. The race, all on National Trust-owned land, starts on the sands of the beach and heads towards Brownsea Island before heading up to Agglestome Rock
bike or kayak leg. In two-day races with a sleep break in the middle (eg ACE Race two-dayers), dont forget to have a big, carbo-rich supper to refuel.How you carry your drinks depends on how long the stages are and what other kit you need to take. A
: new to RW Run this if you like... trying out brand new events; big, bustling races; running along the famous seafront lined with supporters. Endurancelife Coastal Series: Stage 6 - Cornwall When: April 24 Where: Cornwall 2009 Rating: 90% Run
