If you're prepping for a race, you'll know that the week before the big day can be a weird experience. You've clocked up the miles, your training plan is complete, and now you're suddenly told to do less - less running and more resting.
But when those pre-race nerves creep in, this is perhaps why more and more runners are turning to a shakeout run the day before race day. The short, easy run has long been a staple among elite athletes, but it's increasingly becoming part of recreational runners' routine, too.
