dimanche 4 septembre 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.

The outcome of event will be dependent on preparations done. Good preparations will actually result into better and pleasing results. Your mental and physical stability while running the marathon will be dependent on training you do. If you are a beginner consider attending training three times in a week. Each training period, should take half an hour. This training will have an essential impact during event day.

The earlier you start preparing the better. The minimum time, you need to commence preparing if you want nice results are around three months and two weeks. It is healthy to begin running shorter distances, during the initial stages of training. However, consider running longer distances during final days of training. However, the longest distance should be covered half a month before the planned date.

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.

During the occasion, consider looking right pair of shoes for you. Choose those that are a bit light and at the same time provide required support. Choice made on socks will also have the right impact on you progress. Never use t-shirt made of cotton during event day.

It is not commendable to be in clothes made of cotton. Choose clothes that are light enough for the occasion. Professionals recommend athletes to use t-shirts made from coolmax or even nylon materials. Such t-shirts will ensure that they remain comfortable throughout the marathon. This is important in boosting performance of participant. Eat food that comprises carbohydrates a few hours before commencement of event.

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.

All the tactics you had learnt during preparations ought to be used when running. Never panic as you start the race as this may undermine your results. Take everything easy and run as you have been preparing. Increase the speed as you near approaching line, if you are able to. Cross finishing line no matter how tired you are.




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