Seven Racing Tips for New Runners
If you are new to the running scene and the Nike+ Human Race 10k is one of your first races, the following seven tips will help you during the big day.
1) Arrive early - The race is scheduled to start at 6:00pm, but it is important for you to arrive at least 45 minutes before in order to stretch, use the bathroom, and warm up.
2) Never wear new running sneakers on race day - Make sure that you have trained in what you are racing in. By breaking in your sneakers prior to race day, you are limiting the chances of developing blisters.
3) Line up properly - Faster runners should line up at the front of the starting line while slower runners and walkers should line up at the back. The best practice is to look for your pacing time. In addition, the race will be using timing chips that will activate once you cross the starting line so it won't affect your net time.
4) Run your own race - Do not get caught up in the ‘mad rush' at the beginning. Remember to stay true to your training and listen to your body. It is important that you remain at a comfortable pace.
5) Remain hydrated and be careful at water stations - During the race, water stations can become chaotic and overcrowded. Be sure that you do not cut off a runner on your way to water station. If you need to slow down or stop, make sure no one is behind you.
6) Continue through the finish line - Once you cross the finish line, make sure to continue to move and do not immediately stop. There will be runners behind you and you do not want to get in their way
7) Remember to cool down - After the race, you will be excited and may want to rush off to watch the All-American Rejects perform, but do not neglect your cool down. Make sure to stretch and rehydrate.
1) Arrive early - The race is scheduled to start at 6:00pm, but it is important for you to arrive at least 45 minutes before in order to stretch, use the bathroom, and warm up.
2) Never wear new running sneakers on race day - Make sure that you have trained in what you are racing in. By breaking in your sneakers prior to race day, you are limiting the chances of developing blisters.
3) Line up properly - Faster runners should line up at the front of the starting line while slower runners and walkers should line up at the back. The best practice is to look for your pacing time. In addition, the race will be using timing chips that will activate once you cross the starting line so it won't affect your net time.
4) Run your own race - Do not get caught up in the ‘mad rush' at the beginning. Remember to stay true to your training and listen to your body. It is important that you remain at a comfortable pace.
5) Remain hydrated and be careful at water stations - During the race, water stations can become chaotic and overcrowded. Be sure that you do not cut off a runner on your way to water station. If you need to slow down or stop, make sure no one is behind you.
6) Continue through the finish line - Once you cross the finish line, make sure to continue to move and do not immediately stop. There will be runners behind you and you do not want to get in their way
7) Remember to cool down - After the race, you will be excited and may want to rush off to watch the All-American Rejects perform, but do not neglect your cool down. Make sure to stretch and rehydrate.
