There are two 10k races local to me, one on New Years Eve and one on New Years Day. Last year I did the first one, and have entered it again, but am tempted to enter the second one as well.Is this a really bad idea? Any ideas about how to treat

I run 5ks (well actually I've only run two) and like to eat specific things on race day. I have a banana and a nutrigrain bar for breakfast with a cup of tea with milk but no sugar. Then pasta with tuna and beans (or similar) for lunch. Thena bowl

/hilly", but it was the only race I could get to this month so decided to just go for it.The problem is, where I live is absolutely flat so I will need to make a special effort to go out and find some hills.With 18 days to go, how many hilly runs do you think I should do? I

On race days and/or training what data fields do you find the most useful on your Garmin watch? I currently have two screens enabled with the first showing: Current Heart Rate Time Distance and the second speed just showing Average Pace Do you

Would a couple of pints the day before a 10k race make any difference a runners performance. I suppose it depends on how a couple of pints affects you!  I guess some could get away with it, but probably not someone who was after an Olympic gold

when should i buy my race day shoes and how should i wear them in before the big day? I bought a new pair of Asics today and am running Liverpool Half in March. If they're good shoes and they fit well and the shop let you run around in them before

, this running lark can take a hold and leave you smiling every day. Wait a minute. That's not a bad thing is it?For your next race Lottie, whatever takes your fancy. I started with a half and never meant to do any more running after. That was two years ago. I

Hi, I was just wondering, when my first race comes around, what I should pack for race day? Do I need items such as tracksuits, drinks, ointments, etc? If so, what happens to it when I am running? Leighton you usually tells you when you receive

So, prior to IMCH there was a bit of conversation about how the roads of Zurich would make you faster due to their smoothness or race day would inevitably make you faster etc.  Or being on the aerobars on the nice wide virtually traffic free roads

screwed on to make sure you've got the best chance of race-day success.The Night BeforeOne of the keys to racing success is having clearly defined goals to aim for. Before you even pin your number onto your top, figure out what you want to get out