Members of the College of Public Health, Office of Academic and Student Affairs at the University of South Florida are up for the challenge! We are running the Gasparilla races on March 3 & 4, 2012. Some of us are newbies, others are seasoned runners, but we are all dedicated to crossing the finish line. Follow us as we track our progress and motivate one another. Finishing is winning!
Monday, February 27, 2012
Race Jitters
Who's getting race jitters? I am! It's hard not to think about anything else...
So, to the experienced runners, what do you do/eat/drink the day(s) before, especially the night before, the race and the morning of the race? What's your plan?
I'll eat regular food for dinner. The morning of I'll have dry toast with a few boiled eggs. Will take lemon candy with me for the run. Drink whatever is provided on the course.
Forget about food and drink ... can someone will a cold front to arrive on Friday?
Here's what has been working for me in my training and plan to use for the race.
ReplyDeleteNight before: Usual dinner, followed by a tall glass of slushy freshly squeezed OJ just before bed and 20 oz of water.
Morning of (2 hours before): 8 oz of water, 6 oz greek yogurt and a serving of fruit (any fruit of choice).
Morning of (30 minutes before): 4 oz of cranberry juice (my favorite), followed by a piece of mint candy.
During (mile 3): 3 oz water
During (mile 5): 3 pieces of clif shot bloks (margarita... yum!), followed by 3 oz water
During (mile 9): 3 pieces of clif shot bloks, followed by 3 oz water
During (mile 12): 3 oz water, the rest on my face...
After (immediately): any COLD beverage that contains calories. The free beer will be a wonderful option! :)
After (30+ minutes): any food... just need to eat!
I'll eat regular food for dinner. The morning of I'll have dry toast with a few boiled eggs. Will take lemon candy with me for the run. Drink whatever is provided on the course.
ReplyDeleteForget about food and drink ... can someone will a cold front to arrive on Friday?
You know I am praying to the weather Gods... please, I will take anything under 60 degrees and low humidity :)
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