I am running my first 5k on Aug.11th. What should I eat the day before and the day of the race? It is at 8pm. Im new to this. I have been running 5k on the treadmill to get ready for it. I just dont want to eat the wrong thing before the race. Should I also drink lots of water a few hours before?
2007-07-23 13:28:33 · 9 answers · asked by ruel d 1 in Sports ➔ Running
Just eat what you have been eating that has not caused any problems during your training in the past. Do not eat anything new the night before or the day of the race that you have not tried in training.
Yes hydrating a few hours before the race is good. Just use proper judgment and don't over drink to where you will have to use the bathroom while it is time to run. If your urine is clear you are well hydrated.
Good luck. And most importantly...have fun!
2007-07-23 17:49:59 · answer #1 · answered by manwich567 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely get off the treadmill! You need to know what it feels like to run 3.1 miles on the street.
If the race is at 8pm, have a SMALL pasta dish and water for lunch, then a banana and no more than 6 ounces of electrolyte replacement drink at about 6pm.
Get to the race location early and stretch, then walk for 5 minutes, then stretch some more. Hit the port-a-pottie and you're ready!
For your first race start slower than you think you can run. The excitement of the crowd can cause you to go out too fast. Slow down and have fun.
Good luck!
2007-07-24 00:09:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
first get off the treadmill and hit some trails. If you are just getting into running then do short runs like 25 or 30 minutes or 3 to 4 miles a day, Nothing major Because you might scare yourself away from this sport. Start drinking water now but don't over do it. eating pasta the day before is better than most meals. starting now until your race think about the race and picture yourself finishing, if you want to win then picture yourself winning. its good motivation. race day drink water or sports drinks and don't eat anything heavy. stick with oranges or bananas, maybe even dry cereal. get comfortable shoes and enjoy the race. (STRETCH 2 TIMES A DAY FOR 30 MINUTES)
2007-07-23 14:32:53 · answer #3 · answered by live800mchamp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run on the streets, not a treadmill. Eat normally and drink a few extra glasses of water. Make your last meal about 5 hours before the race, then only banana if you feel hunger.
Expect to start out slower so you don't die out too soon.
Stretch well.
Good Luck
2007-07-23 16:11:42 · answer #4 · answered by snvffy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-30 13:13:02 · answer #5 · answered by cris 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
running on a treadmill is different from running on the road. try running on the road during one of your practice sessions so you get the feel. load up on carbo in the morning and drink plenty of fluids but do not drink too much two hours before the race or you'll feel the urge to urinate while running. pace yourself during the run. if this is your first time, enjoy your run. good luck.
2007-07-23 14:12:33 · answer #6 · answered by jump 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
always dring your 8 servings of water/fluids, but the day of the race drink just water (no acidic juices) but not too much right before or else it will make you feel sick/get cramps or make you have to pee and try eating a bagel for breakfast, salad/soup for lunch and an early/light dinner
good luck!!
2007-07-23 14:21:32 · answer #7 · answered by westgxcfreak 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run for 30 minutes, that's a good 5k mile time.
2007-07-23 13:58:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink tons of water before but not so much that it will be sitting in your stomach while you're running. Also a small amount of Gatorade will help you energy and protein or a small salty snack will help.
2007-07-23 13:32:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋