CHECK LIST PREP
Wake at leisure and start hydrating with – drink 500 ml of purified water
Thereafter have a cup of tea or coffee if you’d like
Enjoy a moderate but hearty breakfast
Place running gear neatly on your bed, shoes on the floor below. Remember your running chip needs to be strapped securely onto your ankle and your race armband on your wrist!
Take a walk or gentle jog around the block, or many will do a parkrun as a warm-up and to settle the nerves
Watch a previous year’s race, another stimulating DVD or listen to motivating music
Visualise your run and attaining your goals
Do not take painkillers and do not run if ill
