Standfirst: Author: Steve SmythePics:Issue date: Jul-Sep01Keywords:uan104-->Target times: 1:20 to 1:29 (race pace: sub-6:52 per mile). You should be capable of either a sub-40 10K, sub-1:07 10-miler or a sub-3:15 marathon. Training will be six days

1. Sleep well"In reality, trying to sleep well the night before a race never works," says triathlon coach Rick Kiddle (www.rickkiddle.com). "The best sleep will be the night before the night before. Many athletes can survive with little sleep

health to take part in the world’s greatest race.During the raceFocus – but focus on the moment, not on how many miles remain. Think about your form, breathing and pace. This will build confidence and help you to remain relaxed. It’s only natural for your

of the best moments of the race – crossing the start line and feeling that frisson of excitement as all the hopes, fears and dreams of the past few months' training crystallised into reality.”Snowy389 was equally moved by the calm before the storm: “A

Standfirst: Author: Steve SmythePics:Issue date: Jul-Sep01Keywords:uan105-->Target times: 1:10 to 1:19 (race pace: sub-6:06 per mile). You should be capable of either a sub-36 10K, sub-60 10-miler or a sub-3:00 marathon. Training will be at least