Racing Cross Country Tips

Running. Who runs for fun? That would be crazy. Just imagining running five miles gets me tired. On the other hand, if you are crazy, and do in fact enjoy running miles (like me), then you've come to the right place. Here I have prepared 3 tips for runners who want to be faster at races.

Step one. Drink plenty of water. Yes, I know it's redundant, but it is vital that you stay healthy and hydrated before the race, especially in hot weather. You should aim for about a gallon of water one or two hours before your race begins.

Step two. Take frequent trips to the bathroom. This correlates to step one. With all that water you're drinking, you definitely do not want to have to pee during the race.  You will run noticeably faster if you're not holding any pee in for three miles. In addition, make sure you take a dump before the race.  Aches, cramps, and general pain will affect you if you don't take a chance to unload.

Step three. Don't think. It's very hard, I know, but you run fastest when you are in the zone, not particularly thinking or concentrating on anything except the motion of you running. Just do it.
 Ignore the trees and the sidewalk, or what color shirt the person in front of you is wearing, or whatever the sign you just past says, focus only on the race. It's difficult to explain, but you'll know what I'm talking about after you compete, because you shouldn't be conscious of the fact that you're in the zone. Trust in your body, and if you practiced well, you'll run well.

The King

This entry was posted in Cross Country, General News, Sports.