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
’re likely to put on a few pounds during your taper but try to remember this is only temporary. Having your energy reserves at full capacity will help on race-day and you’ll have lost the extra weight by the time you reach the finish line.Psychology
!)I hope you choose to participate in this study. It is hoped that your contribution would enable future marathon runners to improve their psychological preparation and their mental skills on race-day! I would also be happy to help you with any specific
special journey, for them and us alike.Kitted out head to toe in ASICS gear and supported by coaches Sam Murphy and Steve Smythe plus a hit squad of physiotherapy, nutrition and sports psychology ASICS Pro Team experts, our five runners diligently trained
of hundred metres and tell yourself that it will soon pass." You're going wrong when: You bonk (run out of energy) on the run because you wait until you're desperate before taking on extra fuel. Make a race-day nutrition schedule and try to stick to it
for Applied Sport Psychology. Find out whether your competitive fire is raging out of control or if it needs to be tamed.Competitive DemonThe Sign: You do someone else's workout at your expenseThe Solution: "Listening to your own body is more effective than
Keith Power is a BASES (British Association of Sport and Exercises Sciences) accredited sport psychologist and managing director of sports psychology consultants A Different Mindset (www.adifferentmindset.com).A former international athlete
race-day, this is definitely one to earmark if you’re on the lookout for an early-season PB.Three laps of the historic Oulton Park motor circuit certainly promise a turbo-charged affair, not least thanks to its pancake-flat contours and wide open roads
marathon training and racing experience. In the run up to their VIP Paris Marathon experience, the Target 26.2 runners are enjoying expert coaching, physio, nutrition and sports psychology advice, as well as being kitted out head to toe in the latest ASICS
fluids, wear suncream etc. If you have a time to hit, I would use this as a motivator to do that extra bit of training to be as sure as possible that you get in on target.It helps psychologically if you afford the luxury of a sun holiday about six weeks
