Tips on How to be RACE READY...

You've done the training, you're feeling fit and NOW Is the time to think about your strategy for the big day. Here are some tips to get ready for RACE DAY-Sunday, October 3rd:

-Taper your Training and have 2 REST days before the race

-Get Stretching-try incorporating a stretch routine EVERY day

-What should you eat?? Don't try a new meal or something you've never eaten...this is NOT the time to be adventurous. You definitely want carbohydrates to make up about 70% of your evening meal (before the race). I would also suggest some protein in this meal too.

-Hydration before the race-drinks lots of water the day before and drink 30min-1 hour before the race. You might be up the night before the race in the bathroom but it is better to go into the race hydrated vs. dehydrated!

-Sleep-Try to get 7-8 hours each night in the week leading up to the race. Have an early night the night before the race. Don't despair if you have a restless night (nervous jitters), one night out of seven won't make that much difference to your race performance.

RACE DAY STRATEGY:
-Don't change anything!! No new shoes, outfits, food, drinks, etc. that you have not tested before.
-Get to the race site early-at least 45minutes early
-Go to the bathroom before the race, there will be lines!
-Have a race plan...decide where you want to line up, try to have a warm-up pace in mind to start off the race. Remember you are going 13.1 miles, utilize the first few miles to warm-up!
-Enjoy the RACE-You've trained hard for this, and you are possibly the fittest you have ever been. Applaud yourself to making it to the start line...you've earned this recognition! Have a positive mantra in your head "I can do this", "Look how far I have come", etc.

I am definitely very nervous on race day but seeing all of you there will definitely help my jitters. I am looking forward to seeing all of us cross that finish line! And, if you haven't raced before, the feeling of accomplishment you have after finishing is truly hard to explain. Just know this feeling will stay with you a lifetime!