We've got the final taper week coming up - and thought the newbies to the 42.2km would appreciate a few tips:
1) Don't try any new foods/diets in taper week. If you haven't had Vindaloo curry before - now is not the time to try it out, you may just remember the loo more than the curry!
2) Try to relax & not obsess about not running so much in the last week! Read, garden, do what-ever it takes to ease your mind about worrying that you're not running much.
2) Try to relax & not obsess about not running so much in the last week! Read, garden, do what-ever it takes to ease your mind about worrying that you're not running much.
3) Try to get enough sleep - especially 2 days before. No doubt - you'll be EXCITED (woohooo!) the day before...so good to catch up on sleep two nights before.
4) Keep well hydrated with water in taper week. Serious partying to celebrate your 1st marathon is not advised 2-3 days before marathon! However after the marathon....!
4) Keep well hydrated with water in taper week. Serious partying to celebrate your 1st marathon is not advised 2-3 days before marathon! However after the marathon....!
5) Don't dawdle too long at the expo - keep your legs well rested, especially the day before the marathon.
6) Checkout transportation options, time you have to be in starting pin and ensure you have this sorted.
7) Ensure you have your race day nosh ready - you don't want to stand in a queue on Saturday trying to do last minute shopping for Sunday's race.
8) Ensure that your race day kit is complete with timing chip on shoe! Once you've been to expo & have your chip, good idea to put chip on shoe so you don't forget about it on Sunday morning when nerves are rife! Checkout: How to wear your chip right way
9) Above all - just enjoy yourself!
If you're looking for more info, checkout:
Keep Calm & Embrace the Taper (Runnersworld)
Happy tapering!
6) Checkout transportation options, time you have to be in starting pin and ensure you have this sorted.
7) Ensure you have your race day nosh ready - you don't want to stand in a queue on Saturday trying to do last minute shopping for Sunday's race.
8) Ensure that your race day kit is complete with timing chip on shoe! Once you've been to expo & have your chip, good idea to put chip on shoe so you don't forget about it on Sunday morning when nerves are rife! Checkout: How to wear your chip right way
9) Above all - just enjoy yourself!
If you're looking for more info, checkout:
Keep Calm & Embrace the Taper (Runnersworld)
Happy tapering!