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Things to remember for the next marathon

1) Take cross training and core workouts as seriously as keeping up the weekly mileage.

2) Do speed-training

3) Remember to study the starting area layout for 'gear check'.

4) Invite some friends to the race. Apart from sharing your happiness, they can also click photos and hold your gear for you.

5) Book a massage appointment BEFORE the marathon for a 1 or 2 days AFTER the marathon.

6) Figure out how you are going to get back home after the run, BEFOREHAND.

7) Buy as many gel packs as your belt can carry. No miserly behavior there.

8) Make sure you take a dump, clear your nose, have nipple protection, vaseline for intertriginous areas, and sweat band before the run.

9) Get your shoelaces tight. Check once just before starting.

10) The slow miles should be only the first 3-5 ones. After that pick up speed or you'll lose momentum. Let yourself run and be exhausted. You have the gels and water.

11) The most refreshing food to be had during the race is oranges or grapefruit.

12) Stop with the internal dialogue after 20 miles. There's no point in quitting after 20 miles anyway (unless it's an emergency). From 13-20 keep telling yourself that it's just an hour or so more and the more you keep going, the sooner it will be over.

13) Have really good party plans. Run hard and party hard.

Changing the concept of when a day starts

Just an experiment.What if we started thinking that a day starts at 9 pm instead of when one wakes up in the morning or at midnight?

Well, you could have a rocking start to the day with friends, dancing, parties and booze. Or you could start the day by spending time with family. Or waste time in front of the TV. Or if you are the organized disciplined types, you could start the next day by getting your clothes and food ready.

The next best thing about this day is you get to sleep right away! If you are anything like me, you love sleep. You'll be getting good sleep for several hours, not just a little nap.

Ok, so nearly half the day is over, you've enjoyed your time till now AND you are well-rested. A good time to run or work out or simply go for a walk. It's fun to take a break right in the middle of the day have coffee and breakfast.

And all you have to do now is squeeze in a few hours of work before the day is over and you get to food and fun again. If you are a work masochist, think of this - you will be working 'late' since the day ends at 9 pm. But who cares? The next day is going to start with fun and sleep.