do you change your pace? How to handle your RACE DAY! competitors? C reate long term and short term goals. Make MENTALLY sure they are SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Race day is not the time to try to be creative, you Achievable, Relevant and Time-based). have trained for this. Trust your training. Stick to the race plan! PHYSICALLY Practice being in the moment that is all you can Fuel your body with nutritious food. Eat high carb control meals prior to race day. Hydration! Drink fluids throughout the day. General Physically rule is 2.7 L (approx. 16 cups) for men and 3.7 L Always eat breakfast on race day. Choose predictable (approx. 12 cups) for women. foods that you know worked well during training. P hysical conditioning (strengthening, flexibility, Avoid changing shoes on the day of race endurance, agility) are essential for injury prevention. Hydration! 16 ounces 2 hours before physical activity Sleep is critical for recovery from training. Student and another 8-16 ounces approximately 15 minutes athletes should be get at least 9-10 hours of sleep before activity every night. Skin protection – Apply sports sunscreen at least 30 minutes prior to event POST-RACE MENTALLY Do not generalize your mistakes if you had any, be as specific as you can state them like facts and what you might do another time to try to fix them. Talk to your coach for feedback. Celebrate that you just had another race, another way to learn how to be in your sport! Get back to your training plan PHYSICALLY If you feel unwell after competing, tell your coach and medical team Drink an additional 8 ounces of fluid within 30 minutes after exercising. Cool down and light stretching Ice sore muscles
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