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?Fernando Alonso says 11th is the best position for him to start Sundays Mexican Grand Prix after narrowly missing out on a place in the top 10 during qualifying.The McLaren driver was edged out of the top 10 in the final seconds of Q2 and will line up from 11th with teammate Jenson Button two places back in 13th. Despite failing to make it through into the final segment of qualifying, Alonso feels that missing out on a spot in Q3 provides him with a strong strategy thanks to a free tyre choice for the start of the race.This was probably the best position we could have dreamed of today, because we get a free choice of tyres for the race, the double-world champion explained. Im starting on the clean side, so a lot of things have gone our way today. We were not quick enough, unfortunately.Were struggling a little bit for pace and I think it will be the same thing for the remaining races. For us P11 is the best possible position, so Im happy with todays performance but we need to understand why were not as competitive as we were recently. Weve put everything into the 2017 car so maybe were paying the price for that decision.After having his interview interrupted by Button, the Spaniard joked that beating his teammate was all he wanted to achieve on Sunday.As far as Im concerned if I finish ahead of Jenson thats all I want.Traffic proved a problematic factor throughout practice and qualifying and following his own incident with Ferraris Sebastian Vettel during FP2, Alonso says he aims to steer clear of any potential trouble on race-day, as well as getting caught up in the championship fight between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg.Tomorrow everything will be unknown, so we have to go into the race with an open strategy. Avoiding traffic will be one of the priorities for the race, but the feeling for the tyres changed from Friday to Saturday. 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The only thing on your mind should be the next stride, the next 100 yards, the next mile, not if your clothes are riding up or chaffing you.In this weeks blog, Ill give you my tips and tricks for picking the right gear for you.ShoesMany people think this is the only piece of gear you need. Its definitely not the only thing, but it may be the most important. And finding the right running shoe is vital. Running companies make their shoes differently, from varying types of support (think, high or low arches, more or less cushion, etc.) to assorted colors.Now, Im not an expert and cant tell you exactly what type of shoe will work best for you. But my best advice is to find one or two pairs that you like, regardless of the brand, and rotate using them.Rotation, I believe, is important because it allows your shoes to last longer. For the first couple of months of my training, I use two different pairs of shoes. Then, in the last two months of training, I buy the pair I will race in and put them in the rotation to break them in. Most running stores and experts recommend replacing your running shoes every 300 to 500 miles. For me, that distance falls about every four months, but I can stretch that time by rotating and not wearing the same shoe every day.ClothesMake sure the rest of your body, aside from your feet, is comfortable. And the key to clothing is testing out what feels the best.While training, I like to try out plenty of different outfits, including the underwear and sports bra, that I could potentially wear on race day. This helps me figure out what shorts or leggings wont ride up so I can feel confident going into the race. I like to test sleeveless, short-sleeve and long-sleeve shirts, as well as short spandex, shorts and leggings. I never like to race in anything I havent previously worn.I recommend testing completely new gear during easy runs. You should also try out potential race clothes during runs of substance, such as long, tempo and strength runs, because those simulate race conditions.Its important to remember that its not about how you look, its about how you feel. Still ...I like to wearr a lot of color.dddddddddddd For example, my compression socks, which help keep my shin splints at bay, are pink. But its not all aesthetic! Bright clothes -- especially those with reflective features -- help cars see me as I run against traffic. Better to be bright and be seen, than unseen and potentially in a dangerous situation.OtherGear is more than the clothing you put on your body. It can also include how you track your run, fuel your body and recover.I use a Garmin Forerunner 235 GPS tracking watch. I really like how easy it is to read its face while I run. It also has a heart rate monitor I can use to judge my pacing.Hydrating during a run is often overlooked, but its critical for me during these summer months (and year-round, for that matter). After using a hydration belt for the first part of the year, I invested in a hydration backpack -- and it has been my saving grace. I used to fumble with a bottle and worry about the belt, but without that struggle, my long runs have been much better. Again, everyone is different and its all about testing different methods and products to find what fits you.And the best piece of recovery equipment I own is a foam roller. Using it is certainly painful in the moment, but afterwards, you feel like youve given yourself a personal massage.And finally, Im unfortunately training for the New York marathon during the hot, humid and sticky summer -- personally my least favorite season in which to run. In fact, this is what I like to call high chaffing season. 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