The running bug

THE ESSENTIAL MARATHON CHECKLIST

marathon

• DO taper

• Practice race nutrition 

• Cross-train 

• Sleep 

• Lube up

• Check your kit - once, twice, three times 

• Hydrate 

• Smile

• Arrange a meeting point 

• Bask in that post-race glow

• Book Monday off work 

• Keep moving 

• Don\'t try to play catch up

• Don\'t stress 

• Avoid experimenting with your food 

• Resist box fresh trainers

• Don\'t go out too fast 

• Swerve the post-race blues 

• Treat yourself