1. Save something for the 3rd and 4th kilometre. Don’t go off too fast
2. Focus on form. Head up tall, shoulders back, drive your arms and knees and look up and ahead
3. Relax your breathing and remember to breathe. It will feel hard from the start but your breathing can help make it feel easier
4. Trust in your training. Focus on some of the sessions you’ve done in training that gave you a confidence boost. Looking for where to start with training? Use code TRC for 2 weeks free at Runna.
5. Find your mantra. The more you can distract yourself from talking yourself out, the better chance you will have at getting to the finish line. Get yourself a mantra that works for you & use it to push you forward!
Ad.