COACH CLAYTON (week 21)

TEAM REPORT (week 21)
As the big day draws ever closer, six team members attended the training session this week. After months of effort and continued improvement from all runners, the reality of the trial ahead has been marked with the arrival of our individual runners numbers and programme for the day. Only two more official training sessions to go and the mood in the MIDIRS camp remains positive with EVERYONE now tackling the longer ‘route 3’ each week which includes an energy sapping hill in the last mile.

I have recently discovered the wonders of an ipod shuffle whilst running which certainly helps to lift my spirits after i’ve passed through my usual comfort zone of about 3 miles. With only two weeks to go i’m now looking forward to the event and will be concentrating on staying injury free until at least the beginning of the race.

THIS WEEKS TOP TIP:
Play Your Favorite Music: Research has shown that listening to music while you workout can help you to work harder and enjoy your workout more.

INFO STORE:
Approximately 3 weeks before the race, check out the kit that you intend to wear on race day. Make sure that any new shorts, vest and socks still feel comfortable after 45 mins running. If you bought new shoes they should now be very comfortable.

The week before the race should still include some quality running, but short stuff. And you have 2 days off before the race - don't worry about this lapse, you won't forget how to run by race day! Eat more carbohydrates than you normally do in the last 3 days.

CHINESE PROVERB:
“To know the road ahead, ask those coming back.”