If you have already secured your place in the Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon and you would like to run for Doctors of the World UK and help make health a human right, get in contact with Teresa on 020 7515 7534 or email tpastena@doctorsoftheworld.org.uk. 

You will get your FUNDRAISING PACK full of ideas on how to get sponsorship funds from your colleagues, friends and family!

See below for information about race day timings, training and fundraising.

RACE DAY INFORMATION

Provisional timings for 10 October 2010 - Race Day

Baggage area opens - you will be given two numbered wristbands, one for your wrist and one to be attached to your kit bag - this will be different from your running number

09:00              

Warm up - suitable for all levels 

09:07              

All runners enter the start funnels according to the colour of their running number 

09:30              

The race begins. All 15,000 runners will start simultaneously

10:30 - 14:00

Runners finish (same place as start line), receive their medals and return to the village area to collect baggage, meet friends and family and enjoy the Brakes Food & Fitness Festival 

16:00  

Brakes Food & Fitness Festival closes - the event finishes

Important reminders for the race day:

• Attach your timing chip to your shoe
• There are no changing areas, so arrive dressed to run with your runner number attached to your shirt.
• Pack warm clothes and money for refreshments for after the race.
• Do not run if you feel unwell on the day!

WHAT TO EAT?

Before the events: eat lots of carbohydrates and drink plenty of fluids in the two days prior to the run, but don't drink excessively. Avoid alcohol and caffeine the night before the event.

On the day: Eat something light for breakfast and make sure you drink enough water in the morning.

During the run: There will be five water stations and two Lucozade Sport Stations.

Training

• Make a training plan to avoid overtraining in the as the race is getting closer. Set yourself a realistic target and remember to listen to your body.
• Muscles strengthening exercises are key to keeping your muscles in good condition.
• Remember to do your stretches to condition the muscles
• Don't train when you are ill or injured - adapt your training plan to take this into account instead.
• Join a local running club or find a friend to run with
• Pacing is important to prevent the common mistake of starting too fast and then running out of energy and strength.
• You should be prepared 10 days before the race, so that you're body can recover and prepare
• Make sure you get enough rest before the race day.
• Getting your water balance right is essential before, during and after the run. Make sure you're properly hydrated, but do not drink excessively.

For any additional information about the half marathon please visit the Royal Parks Foundation website on

http://www.royalparkshalf.com/runners