FUEL UP

Make sure you eat a good balanced diet to give your body the best opportunity to perform at your peak. Don’t forget to drink plenty of fluids leading up to the event – exerting all the power from your body can leave you feeling dehydrated, so make sure you drink lots of water! The golden window to fuel up is 15mins – 60mins after you have completed your run. Replacing all the energy you have used up with a small snack such as fruit, or a muesli bar will help in replenishing your body with nutrients.

FARTLEK

Change it up! Mix up your training up by running different speeds. Alternate your running speed from high intensity to low intensity to maximise your session. This keeps you from running the same boring pace and mimics the start stop rhythm found in most sports other than running. By experimenting with different types of intervals such as sprint at 80% for 30 seconds and jog for 1 min, the change of pace will help you build fit nessand stamina.

FOAM ROLL

Using a foam roller can increase the blood flow to your muscles. This improves the delivery of oxygen during your workout, allowing your body to get the best out of your run. Recovery is super important when training for a FUN RUN, you must look after your muscles pre-and post-run. This helps in preventing your body from injury as it releases trigger points where you feel pain.

FEET

Your socks are just as important as your shoes. Choose the right running socks to maximise your comfort. No one likes having to train with painful blisters. Wrightsock provides double layer socks to prevent the sheer friction from the stresses of pressure points. The two layers wick the moisture to keep your feet dryer for longer. These socks are breathable and contour the shape of your feet without the bulk, unlike other running socks. Click here to explore the Wrightsock rage.

FUN

Most important F of all is FUN! Find a friend to enter with, it’s always great training with good company. Challenge and push each other to the limits. You’ll get the most out of your training when you have someone to run with side by side. You can motivate each other to keep a positive frame of mind. Enjoy race day, after all, you’ve been working very hard to do your best. Lastly be proud of yourself and how far you have come!  

Sources: Rock Creek Runner, Stack & Master of Muscle.