Race Day Prep – 6 things I wish I knew when I started trail running

In my first trail race, when I arrived at the first aid station, I knew I had made a mistake. I was still carrying over four of the five litres of water I had stood on the start line with.  A rookie error and not my first of that day.  Here are the 6 lessons I wish I'd known when I started running trail races.  From your training to race day planning and preparation.

1. Sign Up Early

Congratulations on signing up for an event! You have passed the difficult part and are committed to running a trail race. Sign up early to give yourself plenty of time to train and plan for your event. Your training is done over the months before your race, and the more time you give yourself, the better.

Lesson 1: Don't leave signing up for your first race to the last minute, leaving no time to train or plan.

2. Set a Realistic Goal

Having an idea of what