The training is complete and now you’re are counting the days to the event you have been preparing for. It can be difficult to stay motivated and to maintain the perfect physique for such an event. However, here are a few tips that you could follow. By following these tips, you will be able to perform better and fatigue less slowly, and you will be able to avoid health concerns regarding the strenuous activity ahead of you.
Bring Your Support Team
That support team can comprise of your spouse your friends or your family. Make sure they are there to cheer you on. The reason is that for the final stretches, when all your fuel reserves are all but depleted and you are battling with excruciating fatigue, the only thing keeping you active is the support team. They cheer you on, and their cheers and shouts are sometimes what differentiates between a winner and a loser. The support team are also there to provide relief and support if you have any health concerns.
Get There Early
This applies to both the race day and to the location. If you are participating in an event abroad, it is best to get there a couple of days earlier to get a feel of the weather conditions and the terrain. If you are a local, it is very important to be at the starting point early. Getting to the starting line early ensures that you get the best starting position and that you do not get caught in dense crowds of participants. For different races, the starting point situation is different, so you should follow the information that the event administration provides.
Decide on Your Finishing Pose
It is best to decide that because whatever may come, you will be making that pose on the finishing line. Know the difference between a classic and a cliché. Not only is that a great and really fun indulgence, it helps you be optimistic about the race and it also helps you to fight the anxiety of a marathon. Be hopeful and the performance will follow suit. Think about the exhilaration you will feel while receiving a medal for your amazing race.
Get the Items Ready
The day before a race should not be spent in a frenzy. Alternately, you should have your bag ready, along with all the food, fluid and dressing supplies. It would be even better to check an end-of-race bag at the finishing line. This way, you will have everything you will need at the ready, and your focus will not deviate from the race. Have a packing list of things that you will need, and make sure that you are not missing out anything. If you are participating in a multi-day event, then packing the bag right becomes even more crucial. You need to consult experts and try various bags to find the right backpack to carry on the endurance event.
Wear your Favorite Clothes
This is extremely important when it comes to preparing for marathons, triathlons and other endurance races. You might be tempted to wear a new pair of showy shoes that you just bought, or to wear new clothes, but there are several disadvantages of doing that. Firstly, it is important that your shoes are as comfortable as possible. The sole become pliable after some use, and new shoes will be stiff an uncomfortable. The same goes for the dress. The long practice runs and training days give you the best opportunity to choose the gear that will give you optimal comfortable and performance boost. Stick with what you decide because second thoughts on the race day are always a sign of trouble.
Prepare for Post-Race
If you have trained hard enough, you will be feeling pretty confident about finishing the race. It is also a good idea to prepare for post-race. The best thing to do is to check a bag at the finishing line. Pack it with supplies you will be needing after the race, such as a blanket to prevent your body from hypothermia, fluids to rehydrate and some foods. You will probably be too tired to drive back home. It is also best to make arrangements so that you can relax after the race and you do not have to worry about anything. In fact, it is best that a supporter: a friend or family member is waiting for you at the finishing line.
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