Get properly warmed upWarm up thoroughly before your mile time trial and race. Jog for 10 minutes or so and then perform some strides. It's fine to do some mobilisations and dynamic stretches, but don't hold static stretches - research shows
warm-up will help you think about correct technique. Include a few drills in your warm-up routine to improve muscle memory and train your body to move in the correct way.Conditioning training throughout the year will help keep you strong enough
Rest 2M easy, then 8 x 400m or 80 secs fast, with 400m or 2-3 min jog recoveries, then 2M easy Rest Rest Rest 5-7M easy, inc 10 x 100m strides 5M easyWeek 2 Rest 2M warm-up, then 6 x 600m or 2-mins, with 400m or 3-min jog recoveries, then 2M cool
Standfirst: Author: Owen AndersonPics:Issue date: racing secrets bookletKeywords: uan73--Its vital to warm up thoroughly before a 10K race. A good warm-up enhances the power of your leg muscles, increases the flow of blood to your heart muscles
pace plan and ideally written it upside down on your race number where you can see it Got plenty of sleep Stayed off your feet Eaten well and kept your fluid levels topped up Decided exactly where to meet your friends or family after the finish
– will occur. If peak flow is reduced by more than 10 per cent by exercise, your GP will diagnose EIA.The cause of EIA is unknown, though low air humidity and temperature may act as triggers. Conversely, inhaling warm humid air will lessen the chance
. Familiarity breeds confidence.Routine Another way to relax is to have a specific warm-up routine before every race. For example, jog a mile or two, stretch in a quiet area, pop to the loo, run a few strides, listen to some music, then go to the line. Keep a
Warming up before a race or a speedwork session should mean more than just a 10-minute trot. Gentle running will get the blood flowing, but to avoid that heavy-legged sensation in the opening mile of the race, or the first few repetitions of your
Rest 2.5M warm-up, then 6 x 600m or 2 mins, with 400m or 2-3 min jog recoveries, then 2.5M cool-down 6M easy, inc 8 - 10 x 100m strides 3-4M fast but controlled Rest 6-8M easy, inc hills 6-7M easyWeek 2 Rest 2-2.5M warm-up, then 5 x 800m or 3 mins
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