Should i rest the day before i run the mile?

Question

i have to run the mile in gym tommorrow and im not in the best shape but i have been working out and running around my neighborhood alot lately. is it smart for me to not run tonight if i have the mile tommorrow?

Answer 1

The day before:

    *run around two miles SLOW, just to get your muscles warm and your heart rate up

    *stretch, but not too much

    *drink a lot of water

    *eat a filling dinner, i.e. pasta

Answer 2

It helps keep up your endurance, so you're more used to it.

I say do the mile that night.

Answer 3

No, you should continue with your daily excercise routine, get a good night's rest tonite, and eat a filling breakfast.