To prepare yourself correctly for a run you must take extra care with what you drink pre-run.
How you hydrate before your run has a huge impact on your performance. Some of the worst things a runner should avoid drinking before a run are listed in the following Runner’s World

As all avid runners know, training cycles challenge the body mentally and physically. Sometimes it’s hard to discern if you’re experiencing mid-season fatigue or that “dead leg” feeling simply because it’s time to replace your shoes.

New studies provide interesting results and insight about running form and address the following questions:
If just thinking about the start of a race gets your heart racing, this one’s for you.