head and not set off too fast for the first couple of miles. Worth it or not? Nah - enjoy the atmosphere - it is what makes race days different! I'd definitely say no. You want to soak up the atmosphere, and not lock yourself away in a bubble of sound

the 'bunion' joint to big toe.  I'm not going to be doing much running, if any, before the race so no time to test out 2 pairs of socks or other ideas i've spotted on the forum...  Does using compeed plasters for the big day sound like the best option?  I

Hi everyoneJust thought I would let you know of a couple of races that we have going on in late March... would be awesome to have a few more people on the track...http://www.ultradistance.co.za/ultradistance/6day/gr6day/info/gr6dhome.htmStu

Running my first half marathon in Sweden in 3 weeks time and i would like to know what food i should eat on the day of the race(the race starts at 4.30pm)and at what times? A friend suggested i eat a bowl of wholewheat cereal for breakfast, have

training sessions a week and recover well after 24-36 hours from each session but leading upto each of these races I have know idea weather to maintain my training as normal upto a few days before or reduce my training 4 or 5 days before the races. I have

really achey for the last couple of miles (and couple of days after)Question is I have 5km race  time of 25 min and 52min for 10km should I try and run the race to reach my predicted time according to the calculater or should I forget that due to the lack

Hello,I am trying to find a race in March to keep me focused through winter as my running has been tailing off - I've found a lovely looking half marathon, but it's the day before a long haul flight. I am sure it won't be terribly comfortable to fly

information, tips, and encouragement.However, I was looking at the race day checklist (see below), all good apart from one curious item - shampoo.   Why would you take that to the race with you? tracksuit hat and gloves sweatshirt umbrella vest or t

I'm doing the race for life 10k tomorrow and today I've woken up with terrible pain in my lower back. I've no idea what's caused it but it's very painful and really restricting my movement at the moment. It was a bit stiff yesterday but I didn

, but I was trainging for the FLM at the time I quite often do - but it is normally in the form of a recovery swim or maybe swimming drills – I try not to run the next day especial if I’ve raced a 10k or a fast 10-miler – too much pain from Lactic Acid