how do you prepare?, for a big run |
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 Feb 2 2006, 09:49 PM
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 boo.  Group: Member Posts: 567 Joined: Jun 2004 Member No: 24,376  |
how do you prepare for a big run?
like what do you eat or how do you do your stretches? i have the mile tomorrow first thing in the morning, and i'm not sure what to do before it. oh it was a timed mile at school, forgot to mention that.. a regular mile is fine with me |
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Feb 2 2006, 10:27 PM
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 hi. call me linda. Group: Official Member Posts: 8,187 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 3,475 |
A mile isn't that bad. Usually, I load carbs the night before (lots of pasta or rice or something). I also drink a lot of water and not anything dairy. I warmup before my run and just stretch normally. Don't do anything you're not used to or anything you haven't done before. And, don't stretch too hard that you might pull something. Also, get lots of rest.
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Feb 3 2006, 12:42 AM
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Pace yourself, stretch well before.
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Feb 8 2006, 11:23 PM
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I'm in Athletics. I'm really athletic so, I suggest you should stretch well, try to breathe through your nose while running, before the mile don't eat a big ol' breakfast because it HURTS after awhile.
Eat healthy. Drink water. Take your time while running! Pace yourself. I know i'm late but, oh well. I had to run 2 miles today. I'm just fine with it lol. 
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Feb 9 2006, 07:32 PM
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 i'm maggie =] Group: Member Posts: 3,607 Joined: Jan 2006 Member No: 361,616 |
i usually run a 3 or 4 miles each day during track butttt..
do NOT eat anything right before. if youve got gym first hour, you may wanna think about taking your breakfast to school and eating it after you run. the food thats in your stomach that hasnt been digested will keep bouncing around and youll either A) get cramps on your sides B) feel dizzy C) feel like you need to throw up or D)faint. keep in mind that youll probably be sore the next day unless youve been doing physical activity days before and following it. the soreness should only last for a few days. remember to pace yourself. if you try to sprint the whole thing, you may tear a muscle or end up getting tired a lot faster. take some bottled water with you. its good to drink water right after. make sure to stretchhhhh. or you may tear a muscle. |
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Feb 9 2006, 07:33 PM
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i usually have a back pack...and a sport mp3 player...fill the back pack with water...about 3-4 bottles...i run about 5 milaes every day...when i get home...don't over do it your first time...
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