Running less in the weeks prior to a race is scientifically proven to lead to better performances. Known as tapering, this period of decreased training allows your mind and body time to recover from months of hard training so they are in prime

haven't run for months. They would relish the chance to race. – NamasteRe-size your set-back within the bigger picture I too had an awful half-marathon result recently - running much slower than I expected after six hard months of training. I was so

racing better than training. Recently my big solution to the nerves problem is this: do more races. I've found that in previous years when I've only done a handful of races, there's been a lot of pressure (self-imposed but we all do it) on myself to get a