How
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This article assumes that you’ve trained
regularly up to this point and ran at least this distance before and that you’re injury free and in
good health.
So on to
how to prepare for a 5k race. We’ll assume
that the race starts at 11.00am and it’s an hour’s journey to get there.
8.00am - After a good night’s sleep (at least 8 hours
if possible) your alarm wakes you.
8.15am - You eat your normal breakfast (hopefully
something that’s low in fat and sugar...not a full English breakfast today!) Ideally you eat a
bowl of cereal or some toast and a glass of water.
8.45am – Have another glass of water and go for a brisk 15
minute walk. When you get back, stretch off for 5 minutes and then relax for 30
minutes.
9.35am – Pack your running kit. If you’re going in your
running gear don’t forget to wear clothing to suit the weather conditions.
If you
like listening to music pack your iPod. Take a pedometer or running watch to chart your progress
and monitor your speed. If you’ve already been given your race number make sure you pin this on
your top and don’t forget to pack a bottle of water and something high in sugar to eat after the
race to boost energy levels. A banana or a bar of chocolate will do, it’s up to you – treat
yourself!
9.30am – Set off for the race, making sure you get there in
plenty of time, remembering to go to the toilet first!
10.00am – Arrive at the starting line. Keep moving around
gently and stretch off. Prepare yourself mentally for the race.
Don’t get carried away with the rest
of the runners and set off under a burst of enthusiasm faster than you’d normally run, just run
at your normal pace – good luck.
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physically so you’re able to run a 5k race in just 6 – 8 weeks from now, then you need ‘5k
Training For Beginners.’
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