Runners have been given advice ahead of this weekend's London Marathon, as temperatures are set to soar to 65° degrees

- Adapt your goal according to the conditions forecast for Sunday. - Listen to your body. If your feel thirsty, drink water. if you feel overly tired slow down. - Wear the appropiate clothing. this should ideally be lightweight clothing designed for use in warmer conditions. - Drink according to your thirst. Be careful not to overdrink, drink too much water can be dangerous. - Drink, Douse, Drain, Drop. when you take water. Drink if you feel thirsty. Douse your heat and the back of your neck with the remaining water. Drain your bottle by squeezing out any unused water. Drop the bottle carefully on the ground for recycling teams to collect. - Sunscreen. You may be out in the sun for several hours so remeber to apply a good quality sunscreen.

posted Saturday April 21st