Do you run the day before a race?

briggsy13
briggsy13 Posts: 161 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I am running in a 5k tomorrow, only my 3rd. I've been running 3 miles 6-7 days a week. I'm curious if you would take today off or still run like I normally do?

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  • scott091501
    scott091501 Posts: 1,260 Member
    Do you think you'll wake up fresh?
  • HJCsDaddy
    HJCsDaddy Posts: 419 Member
    Personally, I never run the day before a race. I will do a light workout in the gym to get my daily workout in, but nothing regarding running. I have a 10k tomorrow and am going to carb load today and do a light workout after work.
  • scottb81
    scottb81 Posts: 2,538 Member
    If your normal daily run is 3 miles I would take the day off to be well rested.
  • thepetiterunner
    thepetiterunner Posts: 1,238 Member
    I wouldn't mind doing a little run, nice and easy, not pushing at all just go stretch my legs (and usually because I've got too much energy to just sit around).

    It's a 5k race, so it shouldn't be too bad if you run a mile or two. :)
  • gmpearson
    gmpearson Posts: 138 Member
    I generally do not run the day before, but if I do, it would be an easy 1-2 miles -- and I mean easy.

    I have a 5K race tomorrow as well - so good luck to all those who are racing!
  • briggsy13
    briggsy13 Posts: 161 Member
    Do you think you'll wake up fresh?

    Not sure, I don't normally run until afternoon. So I guess I better take off today.

    Thanks for all the input!!!
  • briggsy13
    briggsy13 Posts: 161 Member
    I generally do not run the day before, but if I do, it would be an easy 1-2 miles -- and I mean easy.

    I have a 5K race tomorrow as well - so good luck to all those who are racing!

    Thanks & good luck to you too!!!!
  • brandyk77
    brandyk77 Posts: 605 Member
    always

    some light recovery miles with strides
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