Runner and successful podiatrist Edward A. Filcheck enjoys the
excitement and anticipation of the day of a race. He knows that the key
to a good marathon experience is proper preparation and training
beforehand. On race day, there are a few things you can do to get
yourself in the right place to give it your all.
First off, you need to make sure that you have proper rest the night before. On the day of the race, you can eat a small, nutritional breakfast, but give your body at least three hour to digest your food and maintain proper hydration prior to the race as well. Never, under any circumstances, try something new on race day. No new food, no new socks, no new stretches. You don’t know if they are going to work for you and you don’t want anything to throw a wrench in your goals.
A brisk, moderate 20-30 minute walk before the race can help your muscles warm up a little before you put them to the ultimate test. Do some stretching before the race as well, using only the stretches that you use on a regular basis.
Pace yourself. The temptation with races is to let competition, excitement and adrenaline drive you to push too hard too early in the race. If you find yourself exceeding your typical first mile time, slow down, otherwise you may find yourself burnt out in the second half of the race, which could cost you the goal time you set for yourself.
Edward A. Filcheck practices staying consistent in his running, so that he can be consistent during the race. Above all other preparations, do your best to relax and enjoy the race.
First off, you need to make sure that you have proper rest the night before. On the day of the race, you can eat a small, nutritional breakfast, but give your body at least three hour to digest your food and maintain proper hydration prior to the race as well. Never, under any circumstances, try something new on race day. No new food, no new socks, no new stretches. You don’t know if they are going to work for you and you don’t want anything to throw a wrench in your goals.
A brisk, moderate 20-30 minute walk before the race can help your muscles warm up a little before you put them to the ultimate test. Do some stretching before the race as well, using only the stretches that you use on a regular basis.
Pace yourself. The temptation with races is to let competition, excitement and adrenaline drive you to push too hard too early in the race. If you find yourself exceeding your typical first mile time, slow down, otherwise you may find yourself burnt out in the second half of the race, which could cost you the goal time you set for yourself.
Edward A. Filcheck practices staying consistent in his running, so that he can be consistent during the race. Above all other preparations, do your best to relax and enjoy the race.
