What to do before a run
Two days out from the race, take a day off for total rest. The day before the race, do a short (20-minute) run with up to five pick ups under 45 seconds to sharpen your legs. On race morning, be sure to eat the breakfast you've practiced in training.Aim to eat about 2 hours prior to the race.. Get your z's two nights before. Pre-race jitters tend to strike the night before the race, interrupting your sleep. When it comes to running for beginners or even experienced racers, trust that this is normal and will not influence your race.