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* Perform [[Race Simulation]] as part of your training.
* Train in the shoes [[Shoes]] you will race in. Don't race in new shoes[[Shoes]].
* Practice [[Practical Hydration|drinking]] like you will in a race. If you are getting paper cups that you are going to drink on the run, practice on a long run. It is tough to drink and run!
* If you are intending to eat on the race, this requires practice at race pace. Even getting a gel out of a pocket and open at race pace can be difficult. With gels, practice if you are going to take with fluid, swallow fast, or take a bit at a time while mixing with saliva (my approach).
* For races that are in the [[Running in the Dark|dark]], practice [[Running Lights|running with a light]].
* If you will be running overnight, practice running overnight.
* Use your [[Long Run|long runs ]] to perfect your pre-race routine. You need to know how you body will react to different types of breakfast or fluids.
* Include the night before in your long run in your training. What you eat the night before can have a big impact on your run the following morning. The general advice is to eat pasta or similar, but I find that a high fat meal the night before is far better for me. Try different meals in training, not racing.
* Terrain - train for [[Downhill Running|hilly races]] on hilly courses. Train for [[Running Trails|trail runs]] on trails.
