Get Ready for Race Weekend!

Get Ready for Race Weekend! By Christine Luff This is a huge weekend for racing, with many half and full marathons taking place all over the country. Whether you're heading to the starting line of a 5K, marathon, or any distance in between, I've got tips to make sure you have the best race experience possible. 7 Ways to Deal With Marathon Anxiety  It's normal to be anxious before a marathon, but there are ways to work through your pre-marathon nerves so that you're not a basket-case in the days leading up to your race.  Here are some suggestions.   READ NOW What Not to Do at the Starting Line  When you've trained for a race, you may be thinking more about the finish line than the start, but being smart and prepared at the start is an important part of a successful race. Here are some tips to make sure your race gets off to a good start. READ NOW 10 Tips for Running Your First Race  If you're fairly new to running, here are some helpful tips for running your first race and making it the best possible experience. READ NOW 6 Mental Tricks for Running Races  If you find yourself struggling during a race, try some of these mental tricks to get you to the finish. READ NOW Finish Line Tips  When you're training for a race, especially a big one such as a marathon, you may think about how you'll feel at finish line, but not exactly what to do once you cross that finish line. Here are some tips for what to do at the finish line. READ NOW How to Recover from a Race or Hard Run  Whether you just finished a race, tough speed workout, a really long run, you need to take care of yourself and make sure you're recovering properly. Here are some recovery tips. READ NOW 9 Last Minute Marathon Tips  Your marathon training is done and you’re counting down the days until you toe the starting line of your marathon. Check out these pre-race tips to make sure you have the best possible marathon experience.   READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT Understanding Lung Cancer Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis Understanding Type 2 Diabetes Understanding Asthma AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Running & Jogging newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.