What To Do The Week Before A Race | Running Tips Leading Up To Race Day

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  • @tushar1198
    @tushar1198 5 років тому +66

    I did my 1st 5 k run yesterday, m so happy woo hoo

  • @paulblissett1674
    @paulblissett1674 5 років тому +162

    Obviously in the week leading upto a race you'd watch all episodes of "The Running Channel" 😁👍

    • @northernninjarunner5506
      @northernninjarunner5506 5 років тому +6

      With 🍿

    • @runningchannel
      @runningchannel  5 років тому +10

      GREAT suggestion Paul! 🙌

    • @runningchannel
      @runningchannel  5 років тому +7

      That counts as carb loading, right?

    • @northernninjarunner5506
      @northernninjarunner5506 5 років тому +1

      The Running Channel Pan, oil warm. Ads popping corn 🌽 Lid. Wait, slowly circle pan. Let corn pop. Circle pan. Wait till popping stopped. Empty into bowl, add Himalayan Pink Rock Salt 🧂 mix. Fresh pop corn with good rock salt done.

    • @adamsosa
      @adamsosa 5 років тому +3

      Exactly what I’m doing now 😂

  • @hibachiagent0249
    @hibachiagent0249 4 роки тому +41

    My advice is your first few 5k's, don't take them too serious. Have fun and talk with people beside you. These can be great events with friendly people.

  • @Kaizen747
    @Kaizen747 2 роки тому +10

    1: Check the weather forecast
    2: Check the Running Route
    3: Carb load, (eat more carbs)
    4: Get a good night sleep
    5: Warm up before the run
    6: Relax
    7: Prepare your running kit the day before

  • @joeculligan8937
    @joeculligan8937 5 років тому +16

    Lovely as always!! I like to do lots of stretching and foam rolling. It keeps my muscles loose without taxing them too much. I will also do aerobic activities that will not put too much strain on my legs such as swimming and bike riding. Lastly I will do a ride through of the course if I can and scope out any parking issues or travel arrangements that need to be handled. That is usually easy for me to do because I usually race close to home. Always good to be prepared.

  • @angiep7836
    @angiep7836 2 роки тому +7

    First 5K is in two days. Been training for this for 6 months and just got to the 3 mile distance. So excited!

  • @wolfsrule100
    @wolfsrule100 5 років тому +38

    After 9 months of waiting and training...my first 5k is next week! I’m not sure if I’m excited or freaking out 😂

  • @tetehl4731
    @tetehl4731 4 роки тому +8

    I'm running on the 23rd of Feb Half Marathon! Thanks for the tips! 💪👌💝🔥

    • @Themata
      @Themata 4 роки тому

      All the best!

  • @derekbushman5129
    @derekbushman5129 4 роки тому +32

    So my friend who does ironmans put it to me this way..."the day before a race, act like you have the flu" haha its never failed me :)

    • @TheBaldyheed
      @TheBaldyheed 4 роки тому +3

      Sorry for being a dumb arse but what does that mean? Just do nothing all day and eat loads? Genuine question mate 👍

    • @skt1fenixthelegendkid521
      @skt1fenixthelegendkid521 4 роки тому +2

      @@TheBaldyheed i believe lol

    • @PatrickStar_24
      @PatrickStar_24 5 місяців тому +1

      I take my rest day two days before and get a light session in the day before. Seems to work best for me because I'm recovered but not lethargic

    • @Boulevardfree
      @Boulevardfree 10 днів тому

      @@TheBaldyheed I think he wants you to not answer the phone and jerk off like a lot

  • @That__girl.
    @That__girl. Рік тому +1

    I'm a freshman varisty runner about to run my first race 5k! I'm watching this to calm my nerves and prepare me mentally I'm so nervous and excited!!

    • @runningchannel
      @runningchannel  Рік тому +1

      Good luck!!

    • @That__girl.
      @That__girl. Рік тому +1

      @@runningchannel it went so so well!! I was the youngest runner in the top 10 with a time of 22:44 for my first 5k EVER. This video really calmed my brain when I was overthinking thank you!

  • @kaileyparts1289
    @kaileyparts1289 4 роки тому +9

    Watching this the night before my marathon

  • @tammylawrence2023
    @tammylawrence2023 5 років тому +2

    I have only been running for a year. I JUST found your channel this morning trying to get a machine 5k. It’s Global Hug A Runner Day. Lol. Thank you for all the insights and I’m kicking myself for not having found this channel sooner. But not too hard because, you know, treadmill.

    • @runningchannel
      @runningchannel  5 років тому

      Sending runner hugs! Happy running Tammy!

  • @franceseast6592
    @franceseast6592 3 роки тому +5

    Pre-race breakfast: take a whole wheat hotdog bun and put unsweetened peanut butter and jelly in it. Then put a banana in it. Top with a little chocolate. I like to have a greek yoghurt and apple sauce on the side.

  • @ryanspriggs7605
    @ryanspriggs7605 8 місяців тому

    thanks for the tips.....my 1st half marathon on Sunday!

  • @janedoe2a279
    @janedoe2a279 4 роки тому +2

    I walked lots day before! I visited Houston n of course i met up with family and friends... big mistake ..... i learned the hard way 😁 never again and I learned from this experience. Im running Houston 26.2 again next year .. I embraced the mistakes i made to be better prepared for it 2nd time .... thanks

  • @northernninjarunner5506
    @northernninjarunner5506 5 років тому +5

    I got some Plastic Run Clips for the race number just push together and doesn’t damage you’re clothing. Lots of different ones and you can even get custom ones.

    • @bravoalley228
      @bravoalley228 5 років тому +1

      Can you provide a link?

    • @northernninjarunner5506
      @northernninjarunner5506 5 років тому +2

      Bravo Alley Here you go. Just got in and couldn’t remember the name
      eventclip.net

    • @northernninjarunner5506
      @northernninjarunner5506 5 років тому +1

      They are 4 for 3. They were snapped up by friends when I went to 🇨🇦 to race 🏅

    • @ianwallis7703
      @ianwallis7703 5 років тому +1

      Thanks for the link. Not heard of them before.

    • @northernninjarunner5506
      @northernninjarunner5506 5 років тому

      Ian Wallis you’re welcome fellow runner

  • @jimrad3
    @jimrad3 4 роки тому

    Running the virtual London on Sunday...this is sagely wisdom, thank you!

    • @runningchannel
      @runningchannel  4 роки тому

      Best of luck for it! Do let us know how you get on 😊

  • @AndNowIJustSitInSilence
    @AndNowIJustSitInSilence 2 роки тому +3

    I have my first 10k race in four days. haven't actually been running that much due to an injured ankle but did other kind of workouts. I actually only ran one full 10k during my training. so hoping for the best, especially some extra adrenaline and peer pressure that will pull me through. I just don't want to arrive last

    • @dudee499
      @dudee499 Рік тому

      How did it go?

    • @AndNowIJustSitInSilence
      @AndNowIJustSitInSilence Рік тому +2

      @@dudee499 I survived ;) it was one of the hottest days but I never stopped and ran the whole thing through and almost made it in under 1 hour
      Was definitely not last :)

  • @kenleyojones
    @kenleyojones 5 років тому +5

    Even for Half Marathon, carbo loading is taken way out of hand. Very cool tips! Great channel as well. Down to earth.

    • @runningchannel
      @runningchannel  5 років тому

      Thanks Kenley!

    • @PTSuperSte
      @PTSuperSte 2 роки тому

      Yeah I bet it is. I run 28km on only water No carb loading at all.

  • @bushmasterflash
    @bushmasterflash 3 роки тому +3

    Alarm clock, alarm clock, alarm clock!
    A bad nights sleep followed by sleeping in because you are tired and forgot to set the alarm clock(s) is a disaster.

  • @jasonk446
    @jasonk446 11 місяців тому

    Sooo, I'm about to do something newer for race day. I switched out my 10mm drop shoes for 0 drop shoes 1 month prior to my half marathon. I have 50-60 miles on them. They feel ok. But my longest run on them was 8 miles, not 13.1. Hoping, my calves hold up.

  • @Leeroy49
    @Leeroy49 4 роки тому +2

    What's your experience with magnets instead of pins for your BIB? I tried them once and was surprised how easy it was.

  • @jagroes3347
    @jagroes3347 16 днів тому

    I dread the head winds on race day.

  • @Fusspilzsammler1
    @Fusspilzsammler1 3 роки тому +2

    asked my neighbor (ironman veteran) what his night befor raceday looks like.
    His answer: 1a.m. a plate of spaghetti, 3a.m. a plate of spaghetti, 5a.m. last plate of spaghetti and one or two hours of sleep... xD

  • @gazza2933
    @gazza2933 2 роки тому

    Thanks Anna. 👍

  • @kenleyojones
    @kenleyojones 5 років тому +3

    Oh, as far as scouting out the course, you should have probably done this months in advance to train accordingly.

    • @runningchannel
      @runningchannel  5 років тому

      Absolutely. We just mean to go and have a look where the start line is etc once it has been built in race week

    • @Veldvrouw
      @Veldvrouw 5 років тому +2

      @@runningchannel trowbacks to the time when i was like 8 y/o and i was lost during a 1km race 😂😂

  • @lorrainecowan7288
    @lorrainecowan7288 4 роки тому +1

    I like the running ch i done 10k interrestin

  • @hassanmadni8133
    @hassanmadni8133 3 роки тому +2

    I have my first marathon on 17th Jan,, I am getting goosebumps and am super nervous.

    • @parthamohan5891
      @parthamohan5891 3 роки тому +1

      All the very best brother...your race will be good🙂👍👍👍

    • @hassanmadni8133
      @hassanmadni8133 3 роки тому

      @@parthamohan5891 thanks..

  • @SS-wi4tm
    @SS-wi4tm 4 місяці тому

    This video didn't mention anything about training the week before!

  • @Jeff-lg5hb
    @Jeff-lg5hb 2 роки тому +1

    I feel like I'm entirely underprepared for my half marathon this weekend...

  • @lourencevalg.montecalvo1927
    @lourencevalg.montecalvo1927 4 роки тому

    Is it ok to easy run wor easy pace the day before race day?

  • @kimlarjohnson2263
    @kimlarjohnson2263 3 роки тому

    i'm training for a 5K. just on my lunch ran around the block where i live which is about1.5k took me 12 mins. i know running indoors is so much more different than outside. but i keep coughing. is that due to atmosphere outside? i feel great but i walked on incline so walked about 5 times. trying to minimise walking. any advice?

    • @jessa813
      @jessa813 11 місяців тому

      Run slow to build up then incorporate a speed workout or two once you are in shape. The coughing could be a number of things, if it’s cold the air is hard on your lungs or your just not used to running like that or you ran too hard. I’m a long distance runner who doesn’t smoke or anything and I’ve coughed a lot after a hard 800m race or sprints or I’m the cold like I said

  • @Themata
    @Themata 4 роки тому +2

    Flat what?

    • @Themata
      @Themata 4 роки тому

      5:24 - flat lay?

  • @Magdalena-z8c
    @Magdalena-z8c 3 місяці тому

    Im so curios how many great runners wached this

  • @Laura-bg3ux
    @Laura-bg3ux 3 роки тому

    Any suggestions of type of training the week of the race?

    • @runningchannel
      @runningchannel  3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching Laura! What distance are you racing?

  • @garypulliam3740
    @garypulliam3740 2 роки тому +2

    Yes. You forgot to say what to do the WEEK before the fkn race.

  • @gdep16
    @gdep16 2 роки тому

    Water lol?