![]() We have strategies for every distance at the bottom of the page, but first, back to why it is important to run the day before your race: Running the day before a race will NOT make you tired If you want to run your best race, spend most of the day relaxing with loved ones, try to stay off your feet as much as you can, except going for your run, and spend some time going over a strategy for the race. You may have to resist the urge to ignore our advice, but we want runners to succeed, and there are many reasons running the day before your race is good for you. The short and simple answer is YES and here are the reasons why: Why You Should Run the Day Before a Race It’s not surprising then that one of the most common questions beginner runners have is: You’ve got to fuel properly, not tire your legs by walking around at the expo, and prepare your body for optimal performance the next day. The day before a race is an important day and full of decisions that can affect your performance – both positively and negatively. No, but not running could make the race more difficult for you. After all, isn’t it running the day before going to take away energy we could use in the race? Many of us wonder if it is better to rest up the day before a race, even if we do feel ready to go. Looking up day before race tips to occupying our mind (and probably making you more nervous) are one of the many ways we distract ourselves. ![]() ![]() I think I am going to just rest, so I can feel better on race day….if I even should race at all when I have a cold” “Actually, I think I am coming down with something, I don’t feel right. You probably felt a little tired on your runs this week too. You can feel the butterflies in your stomach, your heart is already beating faster than usual, and you feel a little nauseous thinking about how you are going to run the race set before you. ![]()
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