What will the weather be like for the Belfast City Marathon 2021?
Will the rain stay away? 🌧
The Cool FM and Downtown teams can't wait to take part in Sunday's Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon.
Over 4,800 participants have been training for months and years in preparation for the 26.2m route across Belfast.
It has been rescheduled twice due to the pandemic, in order to keep runners, volunteers and spectators safe.
Here's hoping the weather doesn't cause havoc tomorrow! We've had our fair share of autumn showers this week already.
Take a look at the latest weather forecast:
At the moment it looks like a mixture of bright and sunny spells with showers. The showers heavy at times with a chance of hail and the odd rumble of thunder.
We asked some of our listeners who have previously taken part, to share some helpful advice for those running tomorrow.
Check it out 👇
Don’t stress about your time
It's easy to pick goals and then try to beat them as you count down each mile, but your body will let you know whether it's gone off too fast or if it's got some spare energy in the tank.
Don’t panic if you need to walk!
Give yourself time to recharge and hydrate. Take in the atmosphere, breathe and then when you feel up to it, start jogging again.
Don’t wear new shoes
Guaranteed some beginners will rock up with sparkly new trainers, looking the real deal. When mile 8 kicks in…they'll not be looking so fresh. Best to stick with the shoes you've worn to train in, they've gotten you this far.
Don’t forget to wear Vaseline
Trust us, you don't want 'runners nipple' – carrying a tiny tin of Vaseline can help prevent chafing in those delicate areas as you run.
Do Pace Yourself
The energy and atmosphere on the day with everyone cheering can be overwhelming. You know your body, so stick to your game plan – slow and steady wins the race!
Do fuel up!
As the saying goes, you are what you eat. So you must make sure you're eating healthy and fuel-efficient foods in the build-up to the race. Food you should avoid are cheese, spices, high-fibre fruits and caffeine in large amounts.
Do Hydrate Properly
Drinking water in the days leading up to the event is important to get your body fully hydrated. Our top tip is to drink little and often, don't go downing pints on Sunday morning. You'll be racing to the toilet, rather than the starting line.
There's nothing like some of your favourite tunes to get you totally pumped up before and during your marathon. We're talking the hottest dance tracks that will motivate and inspire you across the line – that's Cool Marathon Mix. You can listen via the app and online!
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