It’s important to train properly for your run otherwise you will be at risk of injury.
It's important that your body stays hydrated – keeps the right level of water – so that it can function properly.
The best advice when training is to stick a healthy, balanced diet.
If you’re injured, or have flu or gastroenteritis, don’t train until you are fully recovered.
Don’t let yourself get cold by standing around after you have finished.
Seven top tips from Bupa Great Run - respect the challenge.
Are you prepared for your distance
To take part in your event without risking your health, you need to be able to comfortably run the distance. This means you should feel you could run a bit more at the end of the race. As a guide, during the weeks before your race aim to have run:
- 7 to 8km continuously if taking part in a 10km run
- 8 miles continuously if taking part in a 10 mile run
- 11 miles continuously if taking part in a half marathon
If you can’t manage this distance, you may not be able to complete the event safely and probably won’t enjoy it. Please do not run this time.
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