Hello everyone and welcome my dear readers, on this occasion I wanted to share my personal experience in my first 10-kilometer race, really jogging and running was never my main attraction, I was always inclined towards water sports such as swimming and water- pole.
Due to the growth and boom of many companies to promote healthy living through running, I decided it was time to experiment in this new facet.
I signed up for the first time in a 10-kilometer race and was determined to complete it, even if I had to crawl, because my ultimate goal was to cross the finish line.
Well, I tell you that I was able to reach my goal in 1 hour and 15 minutes, an average time and quite good for someone who is beginner, but the most important thing for me was not the time, but having crossed the finish line and feeling the great satisfaction that had accomplished.
I'm going to leave you some tips that were very useful:
Enroll in a race about two months before the date, so you can train until the day of the race.
Do your workouts three times a week, minimum two in case you can not go on the third day.
Start your workouts progressively, in my case I was a beginner, I made 3 to 5 kilometers first two weeks and then I increased the distance until a week before you reached 10 kilometers or more.
Propose weekly goals, and go increasing distance or time each week, when you feel tired stop and walk then continue the march until you reach the goal.
Always use light clothing and sports shoes that are worn but in good condition.
Do not carry anything in your hands, you must keep your arms free so that you can move with ease.
Always bring your favorite music to the genre that you like, that will motivate you and give you energy throughout the race.
Staying hydrated is essential, you can get a belt with containers to transport water.
A week before the race only trains distance to 2 or 3 kilometers to avoid fatigue.
The day of the big race breakfast light, I always like a banana or a glass of yogurt with some fruit.
Finally and most importantly enjoy the race, your environment, stay focused, if they exceed you it does not matter, if you are tired stop, breathe deeply and walk then continue, this will be the key to success for your great goal.
