Keep to Your Training

Training for a virtual race is just as important as a regular one. Training will make the race more enjoyable and it will help you avoid injuries.

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Find Support

Part of what makes races exciting is the crowd and the other runners cheering you on. You can still have this by gathering your friends and family to cheer you on and set your pace. See if you can get someone to run alongside you, even if it’s for a short period of time.

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Plot Out Your Course and Start Time in Advance

Set up a course ahead of time and choose courses with few interruptions and stoplights. Use resources like Map My Run to make sure you’re getting the exact mileage you need to hit.

Don’t Expect to Hit Personal Records

Virtual races aren’t the same as traditional ones and you’ll face obstacles like traffic and other unexpected stops, so don’t go into race day thinking you’re going to set any records. No matter what time you get, just be happy you ran.

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Find a Leaderboard

Races that are based on honesty-system reporting, don’t feel that motivating. Instead, choose events that upload stats from your tracker to declare a winner. All you need is a fitness tracker like a Garmin, Strava, or Fitbit.

Check Out the Swag

Think about what motivates you to compete. Is it a t-shirt, medal, or raising money for a cause? Look for races that have those opportunities.

Enlist a Friend

Compete against a friend and start at the same time in different locations. You can even put some money or prizes down for an edge.

Set the Stage

If you’re competing at home, set up space where you can be comfortable for the duration of the race. This may include air conditioners, fans, and green screens.

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Control the Race

With virtual racing you can control the course and route and for beginners, being able to pick where you go can set you up for success.

Practice Race Day

When racing it’s important to practice your race during you training, but for actual races this isn’t always possible. But with virtual races you can map out your spot prior to race day and become familiar with the restrooms, hydration spots, and the areas that are more challenging.

Perks

Many virtual races give runners a finisher medal or t-shirt and these races are usually cheaper to register for. Another cool thing is that you will probably be running with people all around the world and you can connect with these people in virtual activities, runners groups, or social media communities.

Run Stress-Free

One of the reasons many new runners don’t sign up for races is that they’re worried about not being fast enough or that they’ll be the last to finish, and with virtual races, these issues are gone.

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To put it as directly as possible, no group activities are safe now. An outdoor race is safer than a lot of activities, if health and safety measures are followed. The safety of races depends on how they’re organized and what safety measures are put into place. Some questions to ask are is the race staff wearing masks and gloves, is everything being sanatized every half hour, can medical aid provide care in a safe way, are refreshment and aid stations contact-fee, is the check-in process contact-free, and are there hand sanatizing stations?

As you can see, there are tons of questions you should get answers to before you go ahead and sign up for races. Make sure you pay attention to cancelation clauses as most races aren’t refundable and they’re expensive.

If you do decide to run, wear a mask and stay six feet apart from people. The best way to stay safe is to not go and instead to try a virtual option.

The post Is it Safe to Sign Up For a Charity Race or Turkey Trot This Fall? appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Keep Training

Your race is canceled, but that’s not an excuse to be lazy and stop training. Running can help you deal with anxiety and depression during these times. If you’re used to training at the gym, try home-workouts or walking outside. It’s important to stay active.

Reconnect With “Why?”

Think about why you decided to sign up for the race—did you do it to be healthier, spend time running with friends, or try something new? Make a list of all the positive things you’ve achieved from running so far.

DIY Race

The race may be canceled, but you can still make your own mini-race in your neighborhood. Just plan a route and set a time and date.

There Will Be Other Races

In the grand scheme of things, skipping one race is a small price to pay for maintaining public health and safety. It’s normal to feel disappointed, but there will be other races.

Practice Gratitude

Be thankful that your body was able to run and that while training you became fit and stronger. No medal can give you that achievement.

The post Your Race is Canceled…So, Now What? appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Immediately Post-Race or Run: Keep Moving

After you’ve run a long distance, you may want to just sit, but it’s important to stay moving. If you just stop, you’ll feel sore and stiff later. Jog or walk for five minutes following your run.

A Few Minutes After You Finish: Stretch

Following your cool-down, take some time to stretch. Not only will it feel amazing, but it helps prevent injuries. If it starts to hurt while you’re stretching, stop while you are ahead.

30-Minutes to 2 Hours After: Refuel

Nutrition helps you recover after a hard workout, so be sure to refuel with a snack that’s high in carbs and protein after you finish. In addition to a snack, your meal later in the day should be high in carbs and protein. Also, make sure to stay hydrated after your run.

The post How to Recover From Running a Race appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Meet Like-Minded Runners

Running with other people helps to motivate you in many ways. Since you’ll be running with a crowd, people will be pushing you to move forward or even encouraging you to take breaks if needed. Either way, being in a group will motivate you to move your legs to get to the finish line together.

Reflect on Your Goals

Before running, it’s good to set a few feasible goals for yourself. For a few days before the great running marathon, think about what you want to accomplish. Are you aiming to increase your endurance and strength? Is completing the route a vital task? Setting goals before the marathon will help inspire you to keep moving forward despite the difficult task ahead.

An Opportunity For Growth

Going out of your comfort zone is always a good idea. Sometimes it can be a little tough in the beginning to give that extra push – but once you get on track everything will flow seamlessly. Emerging from a running marathon gives you more strength and confidence – if you can do it then other situations in life will be manageable. Running marathons are like long classes where you learn about your health, your body’s movement, and the power of will. If there’s a will there’s a way.

The post Why You Should Run a Marathon appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Keep to Your Training

Training for a virtual race is just as important as a regular one. Training will make the race more enjoyable and it will help you avoid injuries.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by TW – Just For Fun (@tanette_wattman)

Find Support

Part of what makes races exciting is the crowd and the other runners cheering you on. You can still have this by gathering your friends and family to cheer you on and set your pace. See if you can get someone to run alongside you, even if it’s for a short period of time.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by @run_now_write_later

Plot Out Your Course and Start Time in Advance

Set up a course ahead of time and choose courses with few interruptions and stoplights. Use resources like Map My Run to make sure you’re getting the exact mileage you need to hit.

Don’t Expect to Hit Personal Records

Virtual races aren’t the same as traditional ones and you’ll face obstacles like traffic and other unexpected stops, so don’t go into race day thinking you’re going to set any records. No matter what time you get, just be happy you ran.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Damian Mariusz Rys (@lifewithyogi_official)

The post Running a Virtual Race? Here’s How to Make It Your Best Ever appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Find a Leaderboard

Races that are based on honesty-system reporting, don’t feel that motivating. Instead, choose events that upload stats from your tracker to declare a winner. All you need is a fitness tracker like a Garmin, Strava, or Fitbit.

Check Out the Swag

Think about what motivates you to compete. Is it a t-shirt, medal, or raising money for a cause? Look for races that have those opportunities.

Enlist a Friend

Compete against a friend and start at the same time in different locations. You can even put some money or prizes down for an edge.

Set the Stage

If you’re competing at home, set up space where you can be comfortable for the duration of the race. This may include air conditioners, fans, and green screens.

The post How to Make Virtual Races Feel More Real appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Control the Race

With virtual racing you can control the course and route and for beginners, being able to pick where you go can set you up for success.

Practice Race Day

When racing it’s important to practice your race during you training, but for actual races this isn’t always possible. But with virtual races you can map out your spot prior to race day and become familiar with the restrooms, hydration spots, and the areas that are more challenging.

Perks

Many virtual races give runners a finisher medal or t-shirt and these races are usually cheaper to register for. Another cool thing is that you will probably be running with people all around the world and you can connect with these people in virtual activities, runners groups, or social media communities.

Run Stress-Free

One of the reasons many new runners don’t sign up for races is that they’re worried about not being fast enough or that they’ll be the last to finish, and with virtual races, these issues are gone.

The post Here’s Why Beginner Runners Should Try Virtual Races appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

To put it as directly as possible, no group activities are safe now. An outdoor race is safer than a lot of activities, if health and safety measures are followed. The safety of races depends on how they’re organized and what safety measures are put into place. Some questions to ask are is the race staff wearing masks and gloves, is everything being sanatized every half hour, can medical aid provide care in a safe way, are refreshment and aid stations contact-fee, is the check-in process contact-free, and are there hand sanatizing stations?

As you can see, there are tons of questions you should get answers to before you go ahead and sign up for races. Make sure you pay attention to cancelation clauses as most races aren’t refundable and they’re expensive.

If you do decide to run, wear a mask and stay six feet apart from people. The best way to stay safe is to not go and instead to try a virtual option.

The post Is it Safe to Sign Up For a Charity Race or Turkey Trot This Fall? appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Keep Training

Your race is canceled, but that’s not an excuse to be lazy and stop training. Running can help you deal with anxiety and depression during these times. If you’re used to training at the gym, try home-workouts or walking outside. It’s important to stay active.

Reconnect With “Why?”

Think about why you decided to sign up for the race—did you do it to be healthier, spend time running with friends, or try something new? Make a list of all the positive things you’ve achieved from running so far.

DIY Race

The race may be canceled, but you can still make your own mini-race in your neighborhood. Just plan a route and set a time and date.

There Will Be Other Races

In the grand scheme of things, skipping one race is a small price to pay for maintaining public health and safety. It’s normal to feel disappointed, but there will be other races.

Practice Gratitude

Be thankful that your body was able to run and that while training you became fit and stronger. No medal can give you that achievement.

The post Your Race is Canceled…So, Now What? appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Immediately Post-Race or Run: Keep Moving

After you’ve run a long distance, you may want to just sit, but it’s important to stay moving. If you just stop, you’ll feel sore and stiff later. Jog or walk for five minutes following your run.

A Few Minutes After You Finish: Stretch

Following your cool-down, take some time to stretch. Not only will it feel amazing, but it helps prevent injuries. If it starts to hurt while you’re stretching, stop while you are ahead.

30-Minutes to 2 Hours After: Refuel

Nutrition helps you recover after a hard workout, so be sure to refuel with a snack that’s high in carbs and protein after you finish. In addition to a snack, your meal later in the day should be high in carbs and protein. Also, make sure to stay hydrated after your run.

The post How to Recover From Running a Race appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Meet Like-Minded Runners

Running with other people helps to motivate you in many ways. Since you’ll be running with a crowd, people will be pushing you to move forward or even encouraging you to take breaks if needed. Either way, being in a group will motivate you to move your legs to get to the finish line together.

Reflect on Your Goals

Before running, it’s good to set a few feasible goals for yourself. For a few days before the great running marathon, think about what you want to accomplish. Are you aiming to increase your endurance and strength? Is completing the route a vital task? Setting goals before the marathon will help inspire you to keep moving forward despite the difficult task ahead.

An Opportunity For Growth

Going out of your comfort zone is always a good idea. Sometimes it can be a little tough in the beginning to give that extra push – but once you get on track everything will flow seamlessly. Emerging from a running marathon gives you more strength and confidence – if you can do it then other situations in life will be manageable. Running marathons are like long classes where you learn about your health, your body’s movement, and the power of will. If there’s a will there’s a way.

The post Why You Should Run a Marathon appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.