i think i have to be there at like 8:30am tomorrow morning. what would be a good breakfast? should i drink water before? how long before should i eat/drink? energy drinks? honestly this is my first race - i am soooo nervous - any tips? what would be a good beginners time?
2006-07-03 14:10:09 · 16 answers · asked by Confused about life 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
CONGRATULATIONS ahead of time!!
Sleep well tonight...and drink some water thru the night...eat some cereal and something like apple juice in the morning...jog around a bit before the race, and GO!
Don't push it too hard in the beginning...that's when you'll have all sorts of adrenaline making you want to run faster....but don't. I promise that a mile or so into the race...if you hold your pace...you will start passing people left and right. The end will come, you'll feel good, but tired, and hopefully come back for more.
Congrats again...and welcome to a great sport.
2006-07-03 15:14:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Eat a light breakfast ... include a banana if you can, they're great for energy & minerals.
Drink water before ... not so much that you feel bloated, but you don't want to get dehydrated in the middle of the race.
Get well warmed up and stretch a bit before you run.
Remember to pace yourself ... save a bit for the last 200 meters so you can finish strong.
Good luck!
2006-07-03 21:15:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a relatively short race, so you don't need to hydrate yourself excessively. One or two glasses of water 15 mins before the race should do it. Eating 2 hours before the race doesn't sound like a good idea, because your lactate will rise very quickly and you may feel nauseated.
The best tip is probably: DON'T START TOO FAST OR YOU'LL BE OUT OF BREATH HALFWAY THROUGH
2006-07-03 21:20:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get an hour more than you usually sleep and eat a breakfast that's good with protein and carbs, like cereal. Be sure to hydrate even before the race, and just have fun. Good luck tomorrow!
2006-07-03 23:03:32 · answer #4 · answered by akatd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink water the night before and dont eat breakfest if ur running at 0830 just drink water, try to eat light the night before and dont have sex the night before, well just make sure u stretch and good luck, oh yeah enegy drinks are good to i am a track city champ!!!!!!!!!!!11
2006-07-03 21:16:30 · answer #5 · answered by Kayla 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Prior to the race get lots of rest, eat well (good carbs, protein), drink lots of fluids during and after the race. And good luck to you!
2006-07-03 21:19:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
good luck. have a good night sleep. avoid caffeine in the morning and drink water and gatorade before and throughout the race, however, sip it, do not gulp.
2006-07-03 21:15:53 · answer #7 · answered by serenitynow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congrats, eat lightly before you run drink a litlle water from time to time.
2006-07-03 21:14:56 · answer #8 · answered by jp 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eat pasta tonight!!! It will give you lots and lots of energy to run well. Drink plenty of water and some gatorade here and there.
2006-07-03 21:13:46 · answer #9 · answered by thehereyes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat light (a fruit some juce) but healthy, Drink water but not 2much then you'll get nausea . You can jog a bitt u know warm up
And GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-07-03 21:15:05 · answer #10 · answered by * Fantasy * 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋