You have trained hard for months. Some of us had even tapered, suitcases ready, body packed with energy ready for the blast. Then Kaboom..Your “Race is cancelled.”

Up the carbs. Increase your carbohydrate intake to about 10 to 12 grams of carbohydrate per kilogram of body weight (70percent of your daily calories).

Its all normal and is simply your body and your mind preparing itself for a big effort.Find a nice distraction to occupy your mind in the final week

There are a number of  key factors that affect endurance, performance and aerobic capacity