Cross country meet on saturday!?

Question

ok so I have a meet on saturday and I'm incredibly nervous. Basically I need tips. Like how to get through the whole meet without stopping and what to eat, how not to get lost, how to keep up with my team etc. any tips I would greatly appreciate!!!! thanks in advance.

Answer 1

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What to eat: I used to eat a banana and piece of toast. I know some guys who use to eat 7 or 8 pancakes. It's best to eat too little as oppose to too much. Especially if you are nervous. It stops the puking if you get too nervous.

A lot of people get nervous because they are worried about what others think. To heck with them. You go out and challenge yourself.

During the race try to find someone, team or opponent, and run with them. It makes racing easier.

Don't go out too hard. If it's your first race you have no idea what's going to happen. It's best to have more energy in the second half of the race. Some are so nervous or excited they go out to fast and then hurt the second half.

Remember, there are many other runners out there not just you.

Most of all, ENJOY. It is competition. Take it serious. But enjoy. That's why you went out in the first place right? To be with friends and you enjoy running. I've never heard of somebody go out for a sport because they hated it.

GOOD LUCK. I have confidence in you. Why don't you e-mail me afterwards and let me know how you did.

Answer 2

first of all relax, its only the first meet!

during the race, pace yourself, dont get out to fast, but dont go out in a jog either.

for breakfast saturday eat a peanut butter bagel or sandwich 3 hours before you run. dont drink any milk before!! drink water

the best advise for not getting lost is to follow the person in fount of you! if your in the lead, some races have a gator to lead the way. it might also be a good idea to walk the course before you run it.

but most importantly just relax, run your race, and have fun! good luck!