cannot fail. Just turning up and doing a race is a good achievement in itself. – Jonathan BurkeImagine your worst-case scenario, then find the silver lining I sometimes don’t know why we put ourselves through it all. I too feel a wee bit sick before a
partner, give them a quick call to confirm pick-up details. If you're travelling further afield ensure you have your train tickets, or flight details and passport ready. You can even use this time to pack your non-race bag. Write a list of all the things
Lives: Whitby, N Yorks I did my first marathon London last year. I find it hard to sleep the night before even a local 10K, so marathon day was in my mind weeks before the race itself. As it was, the final month wasnt bad at all. When I got nervous, I
nasty deadline, stress hampers your recovery, so give yourself more rest so you're ready for the next training session. Dita knows that travelling takes a toll, so she builds extra rest into her programme when she journeys to a race.
's good to start to eat well, drink plenty of fluids, and prepare for the challenge ahead. Many triathlons start early in the morning, so it's always a good idea to travel to the race venue the day before to register, rack your bike and walk around
. The competitive instinct is strong, and fun runs are still races in the minds of many participants. Nevertheless, a fun run is ideal for a first-time competitor, the lowest rung on a ladder that might lead all the way up to the marathon and beyond. Do one or two
public transport or share a lift. It all helps and may even boost performance. Alexander travelled by train to Barcelona and says he arrived feeling fresher and less stressed than people who flew.Offset emissionsRadcliffe, who often has to fly to events
.3. No need to rushCheck travel updates to make sure there are no hold-ups. It's not just that you don't want to miss the start - you want to minimise your stress levels so that you are relaxed before you dive into the water. "If it's a race you
to find one that previous experience suggests would suit you. A local race, for example, means you won’t spend hours travelling so you’ll feel fresh at the start; then again such a race might have more hills and undulations than you’d like.Check out
