Friday, 9 September 2016

Preparing For San Antonio Half Marathon

By Pamela Lewis


First time runners can consider participating in San Antonio marathon races. Seasoned runners will benefit greatly on these races. You will get so many benefits on attending these kinds of races. However, you need to follow required procedure in order to officially attend San Antonio Half Marathon. To be considered as a participant, you need to be registered. By attending this event you will not only exercise your body, but also you will acquire special tactics that will help you prosper in your career.

Before the day of event, it is important to prepare well. This will enable you reach your destination with fewer difficulties. Thorough preparation will make sure that you are both physically and mentally stable. Preparing for a bout thrice a week is very beneficial. Each training period should not exceed thirty minutes especially during the week days. Through this way, you will have a stamina you need to achieve your ambitions.

To set a good pace, consider starting preparing three and half months before the big day. In each training day, consider running a distance of about 1.5 miles longer than the previous run. If you accomplish this, there is no doubt, you will be okay and prepared for the event. The longest distance ought to be covered about two weeks before marathon race is held. Appropriate training will help you prepare well.

In every day you assume training, try to regulate your speed well in order to reach finishing line. Talking to yourself will help you know that the speed you are using is the right one. But if you are not able to speak, consider reducing speed. Consider the nature of environment where event will be held when selecting a practicing environment. When you are off from training engage in other activities such as cycling, walking and swimming.

Clothing you wear during event day will have an impact on the outcome. Wear shoes that are neither too light nor too heavy. These will help you balance well when running. Size to wear should be considered well too. Wrong shoes will make you develop blisters, hence impacting the outcome of race negatively. Choose right socks for your own good.

Never put on t-shirts made up of cotton. Choose one made up of either coolmax or nylon to remain comfortable when participating. Feed on food rich in carbohydrates in the morning of big day. Regulate the amount you eat, otherwise you will be very uncomfortable while running.

Consider doing some light jogging for a bout ten minutes. This will help you preserve energy you require during the run. Body temperature will also be regulated and kept low. By doing this, you will be very fit during event day. On commencing race, consider running first few miles at a slower pace than what you normally run.

As you run remember to do as you had prepared. In the first few minutes of the race, remain composed and relaxed for your own good. Consider increasing speed as you near finishing line. The most important thing is to cross finishing line. Do not worry of how tired you are or the position you are in, just make sure you cross the line.




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