your kit right!
it sounds obvious, but many make the mistake of buying new shoes at the or wearing new socks, shorts and tops because they want to look good. keep it simple and wear the shoes you ran your last few long runs in and make sure any clothing has been worn and washed a few times before you race in it. watch the weather forecast but have options ready as who knows what will be thrown your way and the race will go on come rain or shine!
however great you feel, run at the pace you have practiced not faster. after building into the pace you should then look 