Quote Originally Posted by Derby Tup View Post
First this you'll probably have to do is. slow down. Don't expect to run 13ml at your 6ml pace to start with. Try a couple of 8 to 9 milers and don't worry about walking the ups, then ease up into double figures. If you can run 10 or 11 you might well find the adrenaline associated with racing carriers you to the end. Take water on your longer runs especially if its hot and something to nibble on too
Yes, time on you feet is king, don't get too hung up on distance, run steadier for longer and get some steep hills hill, even at a walk.