2007-Oct-6 - Smart Running
Problems with running is that most people RACE their workouts. They leave their races at the track when they jog. They worry too much about hitting a specific pace or thier running shoes which they believe will be best for them. They compete too much with themselves and lose focus on the end result. If you follow my guidelines set above about marathon or triathlon training, you will have the potential to have a good race. You could even qualify for the boston marathon. However, suppose you do everything that is suggested and still don?t have a good race? Well, more then likely what needs to be considered is HOW you race. Did you run a SMART race? Through my experience as a coach and a runner I have developed key components which should help you optimize your racing and get the most out of your running workouts.
PACING: Know your pace
Supposedly you have been marathon training at a certain pace which is HONEST to your potential. You have to make sure you stay the course and try to run your marathon races based on these workouts.
Start out slow and get good running apparel
OK, now this is potentially the most important thing on becoming a SMART RACER! You have to listen to my running tips and start SLOW! You can literally kill your race, regardless of the distance of the race within the first two minutes of the race. If you start too fast, you will probably not get the best of your race. You build too much lactic acid and your HR escalates and it is almost impossible to save your race. You will slow down at some point in the race, either now or later and that is not what you want to do. You want to constantly speed up throughout the whole race! Use your head for the first half, your guts for the rest! Be Smart! It is way better to start TOO SLOW then TOO FAST! You may end up with running injuries.
One thing to help motivate your work outs may be some running music.
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