Mini-Marathon: Training Advice

April 21st, 2009 at 2:44 pm by Eric Halvorson under Mini-Marathon

Here’s what NIFS is telling its runners and walkers, this week:

Warmer weather is coming! If you have been training on a treadmill indoors throughout the week, take this opportunity to do your walks and runs outside for the remainder of the program. You need to let your body adjust to warmer, more humid conditions. Work on your hydration and test out various items of clothing to get ready for the big race on May 2 or May 16!

Training/Nutrition Tips, including our snacks for the week!

 We are now counting down the days – only 11 days left until the Mini Marathon!! Things to think about in the next two weeks:

  • Find your confirmation booklet from the 500 Festival and read it through completely! There is tons of information in the booklet which you NEED to know for packet pick-up and race day
  • Determine the clothing you will wear for race day - be prepared for warm or cool weather
  • Determine how you will carry gels, bars, etc. with you during the Mini, if you are planning on using these products
  • Stretch daily! 10-20 minutes of stretching each day for all muscle groups between now and the Mini
  • Stay well-hydrated – drink frequently throughout the day
  • Make sure you are following the protocols and tapering your mileage after this Wednesday. Do not do anything extra next week – rest is key!
  • Sleep 8-9 hours a night, especially the three days leading up to the Mini
  • Determine when you can take time in your schedule on next Thursday or Friday to come downtown to the Convention Center to go to the expo. Leave plenty of time – it takes awhile for 35,000 people to pick up their packets. There will be many vendors displaying the newest items on the market. I will be giving a nutrition talk at the expo on Friday, May 1 at noon. It would be great to see some of your shining faces in the audience!
  • Get EXCITED!! We have worked so hard the past 12 weeks – we are so close – it is going to be FUN!

                                                                                                                                                                             

                                                                                                                                                                            This week’s long mileage:Fitness Walking: 50 minutes*

                                                                                                                                                                            Run/Walk: 12 miles

                                                                                                                                                                            Low Mileage: 12 miles

                                                                                                                                                                            Moderate Mileage: 12 miles

                                                                                                                                                                            High Mileage: 12 miles

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                                                                                                                                                                            1. Sherri Lynn says:
                                                                                                                                                                              April 21, 2009 at 3:22 pm

                                                                                                                                                                              Thanks for the weather and updates, I will be singing there so I will keep up with your tweets.

                                                                                                                                                                              Thank You,
                                                                                                                                                                              Sherri Lynn

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