Countdown - lists
Okay, more details on the race countdown to Saturday’s 8am race.
Tuesday: cut toenails, wash hair, chew nails.
Wednesday: Double check the map, double check the kit. Warm bath and lots of stretching and self-massage with a foam roller (that’s right).
Thursday: Last little run to keep the legs working. Final wash of running gear. Triple check I’ve got all the kit I need. Charge old PAYG mobile phone to be used on the run (for taking photos and emergencies). Collect together all the snack food I want to choose from on race day. I’ll try to leave some foods with my supporters so I can pick and choose. So far :
- pretzels
- jelly babies
- home-made peanut & oat bars
- apple
- dried mangoes
- yoghurt coated raisins
- protein bar
- banana flavoured alpro
- SiS gels (energy gels - blackcurrant flavour)
- Nuun electrolyte tablets - add to plain water for essential salts
I think that’s probably enough 
Friday: drive to Buxton, recce the route to see just what these hills are like and where I might want to be met enroute. Eat a big big meal in the evening, and try to rest as much as possible.