Running a long distance race takes months of hard training and preparation.
Here are five tips to get ready for a race with only a month to go: 1.
Buy New Shoes Don't run your race in brand new shoes, or the old trainers you have been practicing in for months! One month is an ideal amount of time to find a new pair, and practice, to break them in.
It will allow the time for the new shoes to feel comfortable, but remain new for the race.
2.
Check Your Distance You should be able to run at least 3/4 of your race distance.
It's not necessary to practice the full distance, but doing a practice run is a confidence boost.
You will feel less nervous if you know you can complete the full distance.
3.
Merge Your Training Runs Running intervals, for time, endurance, and speed are all necessary, separate, training techniques.
However, now it's time to combine them.
Start training with a run a week where you, "run your best.
" Have a session running fast and long, with little recovery time, if you require walking breaks.
4.
Plan for Race Day Start planning for the morning of the race.
Think about what you will eat for breakfast, and what snacks or gels to bring for the run.
Decide what to wear and run a few times in the outfit to make sure it's comfortable, and nothing bothers you about it.
Plan for rides or parking, and be sure to consider all of the practical matters.
5.
Ask Friends and Family to Come Out You'll need a cheer squad.
Ask friends and family well in advance to come out and cheer you on.
Plan for a celebratory big breakfast, for when you triumphantly cross the finish line! Being prepared for race day will ease nerves, and save time.
This will leave more free time for training, and will have you relaxed at the starting line, and pumped for the race.
Good Luck Runners!