Sunday, September 11, 2016

Preparing For San Antonio Half Marathon

By Pamela Lewis


It is very exciting to participate in San Antonio marathon. There is a lot entertainment along the way. Indeed, it is exciting for beginners and seasonal runners to take part in this kind of an event. For safety purposes, there is a simple procedure that you need to go through before you become recognized as a legal participant. Procedure is intended to ensure that there is order during the event. Ensure you are registered before you commence San Antonio Half Marathon.

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.

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.

One of the main ways to test your speed is by ensuring that you are able to speak well during the run. In case, event is to be held on a hilly place, consider training on a hilly environment. It is important to consider varying your speed, so as to determine one that is most appropriate for you. Practice in other activities that include swimming, cycling and walking when you are not 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.

Consider using one made of nylon or coolmax to ensure that you remain comfortable throughout the race. Food rich in carbohydrates are types of food that you need to eat as a breakfast during the big day. This will provide you with energy needed during the race.

It is healthy to do a little and light jogging fifteen minutes before the race commences. Never think of doing vigorous exercises some few minutes to event. This is because preserved energy will be depleted, hence having a negative impact on you general performance. Body temperature will also be affected negatively by vigorous exercise, hence undermining your performance.

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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