Experience

With many weeks of practice and the first race of the season under our belts we have begun the process of gathering many different kinds of running experiences.  So, as our second race day is upon us, the question is....what do we do with this new found experience.  I have a couple quick ideas I would like to share.

1) Pre-race preparation - Were you ready to run or is there something you can do better this next time around?  Did you get a good night sleep for the last two nights?  Did you hydrate properly?  Did you get a good breakfast and a snack?  Did you warm up enough or too much?  Did you get stretched out after warm up and get strides in before the start?  Were your shoes ready to go?  Take a moment and a plan your day before your race.

2) Trust your training -  You know the hard work you have put in during practice.  When you stand on the start line know that you can do no more.  Time to run and give it your all.  The pay off = RACE DAY!   Do your best!

3) Now that you know what the race feels like  - visualize your perfect race.  Take time to close your eyes and run your race without taking a step.  Where are you when you get to the track? How are you feeling? What is your next check point on the course or have you found another runner that you want run with or pass? Are you where you want to be? Are you controlling your breathing? See yourself all the way through the finish and a new PERSONAL BEST!

Cant wait to see you all soon.  No changes in the time lines from last week.  Let's GO BULLDOGS!