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Preparing For San Antonio Half Marathon

By Pamela Lewis


San Antonio marathon races are beneficial to beginners. Seasonal runners also benefit abundantly from these races. This does not mean that you should not attend if you do not belong to any of the categories. Try participating in these races for your own body health and other benefits. You need to register with required authority before attending San Antonio Half Marathon. This is mandatory for you to be recognized as a legal participant.

Consider doing enough preparations in order to perform well. Most importantly, preparations will enable you complete race with few difficulties. There is the importance of creating a good foundation before you the day of race. In case you are a beginner, it is important to consider training for a period of about thirty minutes three times within seven days. During weekend, run a distance of about three miles for better results. This will help you gain required energy before the big day.

Preparations should be done for about fifteen weeks before the main event. Trainees are recommended to ensure that their run is increased by about 1.5 miles during training days. This should continue until distance of about fourteen miles is achieved. This longest distance ought to be covered about fourteen days before event. This will provide enough resting time. The manner in which you train will have an impact on outcome of big day. As a runner you are advised to control your speed well so as to reach finishing line.

Consider focusing much on your speed. Try to regulate it well so that it can be very easy for you during the special day. Consider comparing your time, with those which have been set by some of the best runners on the same category. This will help you regulate your speed accordingly. Do training, in an environment and climate that is similar to the one event will be held. Most importantly, consider the time, which event will be held while training.

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.

Never put on t-shirts made up of cotton. Choose one made up of either coolmax or nylon to remain comfortable when participating. Feed on food rich in carbohydrates in the morning of big day. Regulate the amount you eat, otherwise you will be very uncomfortable while running.

Warming up before event is very essential. However, too much warming up is discouraged. Light jogging ensures that energy you have preserved for event is not depleted. Most importantly, temperature is kept at a good level for the betterment of occasion. Immediately event commences, begin running at a slower pace. This will help you preserve energy that you require towards finishing line.

Stick to your plan during race until you rich the finishing line. Remember to remain relaxed for the first few miles. This will help you preserve energy required during last miles. When you are past halfway, consider increasing your speed until the finishing point. Consider crossing finishing line even if you are very tired.




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