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    Do you always rest totally ...

    the day before a race?

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    Re: Do you always rest totally

    Quote Originally Posted by ZootHornRollo View Post
    the day before a race?
    Yes!

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    Re: Do you always rest totally

    Depends,

    I usually run, maybe not so far but yes. I have been known to run on the same day as a race if its in the evening, again not too far but keeps the legs loose.

    Personal preference I'd say, just see what works for you.

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    Re: Do you always rest totally

    Depends on the race, how far it is and how much importance I've decided to give it. As a general rule if it's going to be less than an hour I'll usually run the day before. In the summer I'd just have too many days off otherwise!

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    Re: Do you always rest totally

    I'm thinking of reccying the AW route the day before - but walking / jogging at most. Trying to decide whether what I gain in course knowledge will justify stiff legs on race day ...

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    Re: Do you always rest totally

    Quote Originally Posted by ZootHornRollo View Post
    I'm thinking of reccying the AW route the day before - but walking / jogging at most. Trying to decide whether what I gain in course knowledge will justify stiff legs on race day ...
    If you take it VERY nice and easy i reakon that shouldnt be a problem.
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    Re: Do you always rest totally

    Just done @ 3 miles, a mile of which was 100 mtr strides....Liver Hill tomorrow...Always try and get out the day before a race for a couple to three miles, keeps the legs fresh for me
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    Re: Do you always rest totally

    Quote Originally Posted by ZootHornRollo View Post
    I'm thinking of reccying the AW route the day before
    I certainly wouldn't do it.

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    Re: Do you always rest totally

    It depends how competitive you want to be in the race? It will take something out of your legs, but if you're in it to 'take part' rather than 'compete' then it doesn't really matter.

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    Re: Do you always rest totally

    Quote Originally Posted by ZootHornRollo View Post
    I'm thinking of reccying the AW route the day before - but walking / jogging at most. Trying to decide whether what I gain in course knowledge will justify stiff legs on race day ...
    I don't think the AW route particularly needs recceing for route knowledge - the big decision is which way you choose to go up Robinson and, on race day, whichever way you've decided on will feel wrong anyway . Go for a flat 3 mile jog around a park instead.

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