I'm with the last guy, empty stomach all the way. Don't need anything weighing me down or making me feel sluggish. If I'm hungry, I'll eat something light after the run. Plus, it's good training for when you're gonna be running on fumes during a marathon anyway. Don't need no fancy nutrition plan to get the job done.
Don't bother with breathing exercises, they won't help when you're hitting the wall. What will help is putting in the work. You've got 12 weeks, make the most of it. Focus on your nutrition, sleep, and mileage. Don't waste time with mental tricks, just put in the effort.
Gradual taper is key, don't drop too much too fast.
What a bummer for Lyles! Hope he recovers quickly. Tebogo's win was well-deserved, though! That was a super time by him
Another athlete caught doping. What a joke.