09/09/2026
â ïž 3 Things NOT to do before the Great North Run â ïž
If youâre lacing up on Sunday, listen in. This isnât your usual âdrink water and stretchâ pep talk. Itâs the stuff runners donât talk about, the sneaky mistakes that mess with your mindset, your body, and your confidence.
1. Donât panic-train.
That last-minute guilt run? Bin it. You wonât gain fitness in 4 days, youâll just risk injury or burnout. Trust the work youâve done. The hay is in the barn. Now itâs about rest, fuel, and headspace.
Instead of cramming miles, focus on short, gentle movement to keep your legs ticking over. Walks, mobility, and sleep are your new best mates. Your job now is to arrive fresh, not frazzled.
2. Donât overhaul your diet.
This isnât the week to go full âclean eatingâ monk mode. Your body needs carbs, salt, and joy. Stick to what you know, keep it balanced, and donât suddenly start necking beetroot juice because TikTok said itâs magic.
Sudden changes = digestive roulette. If youâve never carb-loaded before, donât start now. Just eat enough, hydrate well, and keep your meals familiar. Race day nerves are enough without a surprise sprint to the loo.
3. Donât spiral into comparison.
Whether itâs Strava stats, finish times, or whoâs wearing what, block the noise. This run is YOUR story. Your pace, your reasons, your finish line. Youâre not behind. Youâre exactly where you need to be.
Comparison steals joy. You donât need to âearnâ your place on that start line, you already have. Whether youâre chasing a PB or just hoping to finish upright, own it.
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If this helped, share it with someone whoâs stressing about Sunday.
Letâs keep it honest and supportive. Youâve got this. đ€