*** Train at altitude. About 7,000ft above sea level!! Even better; ideally, you will be living…
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Tip 32 of 50 : Get a 5K PB *NOW* #howtogeta5kpb
*** Race at an ambient temperature of no more than 16 celcius. For each degree…
Tip 31 of 50 : Get a 5K PB *NOW* #howtogeta5kpb
This one might surprise you a bit. *X Lose 100g in weight. That should gain you…
Tip 30 of 50 : Get a 5K PB *NOW* #howtogeta5kpb
*** “Aim to broadly run at an even pace. Know that you are fresh enough and…
Tip 29 of 50 : Get a 5K PB *NOW* #howtogeta5kpb
*** Use a running track and spikes rather than a parkrun and trainers. A running…
Tip 28 of 50 : Get a 5K PB *NOW* #howtogeta5kpb
*** Run at an even pace (flat course) use cumulative pace for the Km on…
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* Lucky charm. Hmmm, wouldn’t work for me. But what do I know! Good LUCK!!…
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** Positive mental attitude. You ARE going to do it. Visualise the JOY at the…
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** Know the course. The ups and downs, the windy bits on the day, etc..…
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*** Eat a light, simple breakfast as long before the race as you can. You EASILY have…
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** Don’t eat (too much) protein the day before – it’s hard to digest. Basically…
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** Have a light evening meal at least 12 hours before the race. . All the…
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** Properly go to the toilet the night before and especially in the morning. Get it…
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*** Drink coffee (caffeine). It is a legal sporting stimulant that used to be banned. Go…
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*** Drink as little as you can on race day (assuming an early race). You are…
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*** Eat a light, simple breakfast as long before the race as you can. You…
Tip 17 of 50 : Get a 5K PB *NOW* #howtogeta5kpb
* I bought a pair of Nike XC (Cross Country) lightweight spikes for £10 from…
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* Shave. Especially for men this one: shave or clip your torso hair (both sides if…
