Recovery routine: If you are used to taking a recovery day before a more aggressive run day, there’s really no reason why you shouldn’t be able to safely take a rest day before an event. Rest: It's good to rest your running muscles in preparation for a race, especially if it's a long one, such as a half-marathon or marathon. Some runners choose to dedicate the day before a race to relaxing, so they feel fresh and ready at the starting line. Limit your run to under 20 minutes to avoid depleting glycogen stores. The goal isn’t to push yourself, but just to get into racing mode.
#SHOULD YOU RUN THE DAY BEFORE A RACE FULL#
An easy run the day before an endurance event (like a full marathon) can help shake out muscles. This will help you power through the grueling miles on race day. Running the day before a longer-distance run, such as a half-marathon, can help your muscles store glycogen more efficiently. Similarly, a 20-minute jog or relaxed run the day before your 10K race will help keep your muscles loose and ready to perform during your event. Just like your regular warm-ups, a 15- to 20-minute run the day before a race helps improve blood flow to your legs. This can help stave off fatigue during your run. Running the day before a 5K can help improve your stride and flexibility on race day. Day-before running may have benefits for specific distances.
0 kommentar(er)
