Motoricson,
Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:26 AM
Tomorrow is our cross country 10. Let me just give you some tips to keep you going and energized for tomorrow.
Before you sleep, do no eat heavy food. Just a mini bun or bread will do for supper. And then make sure you get enough sleep for the day of the event. Early in the morning, eat breakfast but no coffee and cup noodles. Stretch yourselves 15 mins before the race. Drink plenty of plain water and eat lots of fruits 2 hours before the race. Bananas are HIGHLY recommended. Don't ask why but you won't feel any gut ache. But when you are running and all of a sudden you feel a sharp gut pain, don't stop or walk. Jog instead and if you have a bar of chocolate, eat it so your gut will be less sensitive. And do not drink alot of water when you suddenly stop on the spot after you run when you haven't end the race yet. Wear a good pair of shoes that is multi-terrain. If not, a normal shoe will do (School shoes are too risky because of the terrains, that will lead to torn shoe etc.). Also wear good pair of socks and small pe shirt. If you are wearing big pe shirt, high chance of it will make you slower because of the airflow that will flow towards you. Tight-fit pe shirt is the best.
That's all i can say. Remember never to give up even though you're tired. Give it a 110% good run or jog. And always help those ruggers who are failing. Keep them motivated. Good luck to all ruggers and Mr Rethi.
Izwan
(All of these are self-experienced by me. I'm just giving you all tips)