pre-race routine/rituals
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2009-06-09 5:49 PM |
Extreme Veteran 787 The Woodlands/Magnolia, TX. | Subject: pre-race routine/rituals got my first race this sat and i'm curious to know what pre-race routines/rituals people go through in the days leading up to it. some of the reading i've done suggests that training should taper off the week of the race, i assume to conserve energy and preserve the body a little. i kind of feel like i should be at 110% right now so i'll be most prepared, but i hate to do that and be completely worn out by the weekend. what are yall's thoughts or what are yall's schedules the week before? also, i thought it would be interesting to hear what people eat for their 'last supper' and if there are any funny quirks that people stick to the night before/morning of. btw, this website is like crack. |
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2009-06-09 6:31 PM in reply to: #2206214 |
Pro 5169 Burbs | Subject: RE: pre-race routine/rituals What distance is the race? |
2009-06-09 8:07 PM in reply to: #2206214 |
Expert 2189 Dodge County, MN (out in the corn) | Subject: RE: pre-race routine/rituals It seems that lately, our pre-race dinner is some kind of monstrous burrito. Chipotle, Panchero, any similar. Really, a burrito is kind of the perfect food. Seems to be working. Breakfast the morning of a race is either oatmeal with dried fruit, peanut butter/banana bagel, or yogurt with cereal and banana. I try to eat about 3 hours before the start so my gut is happy. |
2009-06-09 8:17 PM in reply to: #2206214 |
Cycling Guru 15134 Fulton, MD | Subject: RE: pre-race routine/rituals Morning of every race. Take a Gu ROctane at 45 minutes to go before the race and again at 15 minutes to go and wash it down with the Gu2O beverage. |
2009-06-10 9:32 AM in reply to: #2206292 |
Extreme Veteran 787 The Woodlands/Magnolia, TX. | Subject: RE: pre-race routine/rituals trishie - 2009-06-09 6:31 PM What distance is the race? it's a sprint....short one at that...400/12/2. been trying to stick to an 8week plan i've got and been pretty good about it. i have to switch it up a little to accomodate work, but it's been a pretty good plan i think. the last couple of weeks have been ramping up and i've been feeling a little tired the last few days so i figured i'd listen to my body not push it too hard this week. THANKS! |
2009-06-10 9:37 AM in reply to: #2206214 |
Expert 1074 Madison, MS | Subject: RE: pre-race routine/rituals Hmmm...I usually try to get a spa pedicure a day or two before the race. They massage your calves and feet (gently), so it helps keep the blood flowing to the muscles. Pre-race meal: my favorite is sushi. If I am not familiar with any of the sushi places at an out-of-town race, I usually go for pasta because it's my favorite food of all time. |
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2009-06-10 9:41 AM in reply to: #2206214 |
Pro 5011 Twin Cities | Subject: RE: pre-race routine/rituals I don't taper for tris. And I use the term "race" pretty loosely :p For me, it's more of a chance to get in a hard workout. Races pretty much ARE my speed training for the week. :p My only real ritual is pooping about 47 times before race time. Apparently, my colon still gets excited for race day, even if I don't anymore. |
2009-06-10 9:49 AM in reply to: #2206214 |
Champion 5117 Brandon, MS | Subject: RE: pre-race routine/rituals I'll usually try to hit the peaks about two weeks to a month out, really depending on how long the race is. For a sprint, I like to have a really brutal week, then a week of a good bit of duration with a little less intensity, then a week of really cutting back on intensity and duration. As for eating? I don't really change much. I just make sure that I'm eating well and staying hydrated. I certainly don't do the night before pasta binge. That's a recipe for feeling like crap and puking during the race. Race days are simple. OJ, poop, get to race site, set up transition, poop, double check transition, poop, warmup swim, race, beer, beer, beer, beer, beer, beer, nap. |
2009-06-10 9:49 AM in reply to: #2207342 |
Extreme Veteran 787 The Woodlands/Magnolia, TX. | Subject: RE: pre-race routine/rituals mmrocker13 - 2009-06-10 9:41 AM I don't taper for tris. And I use the term "race" pretty loosely :p For me, it's more of a chance to get in a hard workout. Races pretty much ARE my speed training for the week. :p My only real ritual is pooping about 47 times before race time. Apparently, my colon still gets excited for race day, even if I don't anymore. i like that idea. not the pooping 47times, but considering the race just a hard workout. that's gotta help mentally at least. also like the burrito idea. thx guys! |
2009-06-10 11:50 AM in reply to: #2206214 |
New user 2 | Subject: RE: pre-race routine/rituals Pee in the water right before the swim It just sets everything right for the rest of the race. |
2009-06-10 2:02 PM in reply to: #2206214 |
Member 54 | Subject: RE: pre-race routine/rituals My first tri is Sunday, but I plan on having the same rituals as all of our rowing races. Night before put a note on the inside of the door with all of the stuff I need to bring. Get up, dressed, eat a bagel, make a nalgene with Gatorade endurance. Go to race. Put on oar handle necklace and Cornell Rowing Headsweat. Commune with bike for a moment. Kick . At least that's the theory. |
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2009-06-10 3:05 PM in reply to: #2207342 |
Extreme Veteran 1234 West Michigan | Subject: RE: pre-race routine/rituals mmrocker13 - 2009-06-10 10:41 AM I don't taper for tris. And I use the term "race" pretty loosely :p For me, it's more of a chance to get in a hard workout. Races pretty much ARE my speed training for the week. :p My only real ritual is pooping about 47 times before race time. Apparently, my colon still gets excited for race day, even if I don't anymore.[/QUOTE] Ha ha ha, that's hilarious........well said... |
2009-06-10 3:09 PM in reply to: #2207342 |
Champion 11989 Philly 'burbs | Subject: RE: pre-race routine/rituals mmrocker13 - 2009-06-10 10:41 AM My only real ritual is pooping about 47 times before race time. I was going to highlight the pooping, but I'm usually good with 2 or 3...... |
2009-06-10 3:16 PM in reply to: #2206214 |
Regular 95 Oregon City, Oregon | Subject: RE: pre-race routine/rituals My first tri (sprint) ever is this Saturday, so I started tapering on Monday. Cut out doubles and backed off on the intensity and duration of all workouts. Still getting in a swim, run and bike this week though. Added a little extra stretching in after the workouts. I plan on taking it easy on Friday, likely get out for a walk after dinner. I'm hydrating a little above normal. I cut back a little on my protein consumption (typically average 150g/day) in favor of healthy carbs, but keeping calories the same. If I stay with the tri thing, I imagine someday a sprint will just be nothing more than a normal workout. But for me, I want to be prepared and ready to go, so I'm tapering. |