How can i improve my speed the day before track?

Question

well since tomorrow is my track meet and im all about the racing how i could improve my speed.does anybody know how?

Answer 1

You are not going to improve in one day.

I always like to go through a warm up routine, do some strides and then take it easy, the day before a meet, I do not like to do nothing at all.

Before you race do your complete warm up routine, including strides, finish at least 10 minutes before your race.

If you think you are saving energy by not warming up correctly you will not perform to your best.

Answer 2

Don't run. rest and sleep well. If you're not fit by now, one more day won';t matter anyway. Rest is the best thing and good food!! No alcohol or sweets-they slow the body down!

Drink lots of water the night before--my Olympic running friends say being well hydrated is KEY to a great performance!

Answer 3

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Regardless of the distance you will race, there is nothing you can do physically, legally, that will improve your speed tomorrow.

However, regardless of the distance you will race, there is something you can do today, mentally, that will improve your speed tomorrow.

In a word:  visualize.

If you can do this 3 or 4 times today, for at least 10 minutes, do this:

-get into a quiet place where you won't be disturbed, where you can sit down or lie down and relax.

-let yourself relax.

-close your eyes, and begin to imagine the beginning of the race.  Imagine the looks, the sounds, even the smells.

-now, the tricky part:  "see" yourself getting off to a great start.

-if you are a sprinter, "see" and "feel" yourself relaxing midway through the race. Feel your body even as you are relaxing, today, relax in the way you want it to relax tomorrow.  Simply by relaxing, your muscles will work more efficiently through the second half of the race and you will run faster.

-if you are a middle or long distance runner, "see" and "feel" yourself running the pace that you want through each segment of the race - the beginning, the middle, and the last.  As you approach the finish line, 250-300 meters out, "see" and "feel" yourself relaxing, relaxing, relaxing, even as you are picking up the tempo.

-finally, the last 100 meters, "see" and "feel" yourself finishing strongly, maintaining form, sprinting, giving it all you can.  

Regards,

Running_Dad