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Are you racing as well as you could?

Are you racing as well as you could?

Racing with your mind as well as your legs.

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Laura Fountain
Mar 24, 2025
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Running and racing are two different modes for me. I didn’t realise quite how different they are (other than the change of pace and number of people going in the same direction) until a couple of years ago. I was having a pretty stressful period on the domestic front. Even going for a run I’d still be worrying about things. But then I did a half marathon and when I finished I realised that during the race I’d be thinking only about running leaving no space to worry about anything else.

What I think about during a race… and your should too

Having a good race is obviously a lot about training. But when you line up at the start, there’s still a lot to think about. You still have to navigate plenty of things that will affect your race to a greater or lesser degree including:

  • Nutrtion

  • Hydration

  • Pacing

  • Race positioning

  • Road positioning

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