When race day goes wrong
A difficult race is not a verdict on you. Make the next sensible decision, ask for help when needed and review the...
Race day
Practical advice for choosing an event, calming the nerves and enjoying race day.
Race etiquette without the rulebook anxiety
You do not need to know an invisible rulebook. A little awareness and kindness go a long way.
How to pace your first race without ruining it in the first kilometre
Give your opening kilometre a sensible plan, handle crowds and changing conditions, and keep room to adapt.
Race-day nerves: why they happen and what actually helps
Understand the pre-race jitters, reduce uncertainty and give yourself a few manageable actions to return to.
Race-day checklist: what you actually need
The essentials, the useful extras and the things you can happily leave at home.
How to choose your first running event
A good first event fits your running and your life. Here is what to check before you enter.
Your first running event: what actually happens from arrival to finish line
Where do you go, what do you do with your bag, and how does that timing chip work? Let's walk through the...
Find your pace
Plan a run. Set a goal. Make the numbers simple.