HELP! I Signed Up For A Turkey Trot And I Didn't Train
So you signed up for a Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K... awesome! But you didn't actually train for the 5K... whoops. Well just because you didn't train doesn't mean you shouldn't still do it! Here's some of my tips for running in a Turkey Trot 5K without training:
1. STILL GO TO THE RACE! You paid for your spot, why not go anyways.
2. YOU DON'T ACTUALLY HAVE TO RUN THE WHOLE THING. You might have had intentions on running the entire race but if you haven't trained and don't have enough stamina to run the entire thing, then don't! Use this as an opportunity to get outside, move, get outside your comfort zone and have fun! Maybe you run a mile and walk the rest or run then walk for a little and continue until you finish. All that matters is that you have fun and you finish for you.
3. HAVE FUN. Don't beat yourself up for not training, go out there, exercise, and just truly have a good time. Do this for yourself, not for the overindulging you may do later in the day.
4. STRETCH BEFORE AND AFTER THE RACE. Make sure you stretch and warm up adequately enough before the race so you do not injure yourself, same goes for after the race! Here's a stretching video you can use pre & post run that I made: CLICK HERE. You don't want to have serious DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) while you are enjoying your Thanksgiving meal and the days after.
5. HYDRATE BEFORE AND AFTER THE RACE. Also make sure you are hydrating with more than just beer before and after the race. 24 hours before the race you should make sure you are drinking around half your body weight in ounces and make sure you are drinking that after your race too! Then after you can indulge in some alcoholic beverages. ;)
6. AND FOR NEXT TIME: DOWNLOAD MY HOW TO TRAIN FOR A 5K EBOOK to prep you for your next 5K race! Make sure you train next time! This ebook is designed to train you for walking or running a 5K in just 25 days! With this program, you will be utilizing progressive overload to build your endurance to succeed in running or walking a 5K.
GOOD LUCK ON YOUR RACE DAY & Happy Thanksgiving!
