Seeking marginal gains is the buzzword of late. Looking for marginal gains is all fine and well, but there are no marginal gains if you have not taken care of the basics. You can search low and high for that last 2% that will put you on top of the podium but if you have not taken care of the first 98% the last 2% will never come.Know the basics and never stray far from them and you will be surprised how the marginal gains will accrue.