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Running for real
By Jim | October 16, 2007
Run for real. The important part of training is that it must be like the race. You will not be able to control the weather so be sure to run in the rain, in the snow, in the sunshine, in the dark. The long, cold, wet training miles will get you to and through the big day! Wear your back pack, fill it up! Eat and drink what you will on the day.
Run with a hangover. England’s rugby team have kept us all well oiled for the last few Saturday nights. Don’t use a hangover as an excuse not to run. It is perfect training for the effects of dehydration and a good mental challenge. Remember no matter how hard you train the body it is the top 3 inches that will make the biggest difference on the day.
Stop running. If it hurts then stop. We all know the difference between good and bad pain. 2 days rest and a trip to the physio might make all the difference. Every day you train keep in mind that you have to be able to do it again tomorrow or the next day. I’m not talking about wimping out on race day when you have a little blister but train smart (horrible American expression) It is quality not quantity. Hobbling round the Cotswolds for hours on end is not going to help.
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