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
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
