RACE READY
The night before a race before you go to bed for the night, make sure to pack what you need for the next day in a bag you can take to the meet. The clothes you will be wearing at the meet or on the bus should be next to your bag so you don’t have to hunt for them in the morning. Here are some items to plan to bring:
PACKED IN YOUR BAG:
- racing shoes/flats & training shoes
- uniform (shorts/jersey)
- extra pairs of socks (non-cotton)
- team warm up jacket (extra warm clothes, pants, hats/gloves for late season meets)
- plastic bags for wet shoes and clothes
- food/snacks
- water & bottle
- medications (inhalers, epipen, etc.)
- cell-phone
- sunscreen for early September/Late May/June meets
Check the weather forecast before you leave your house in the morning. Your may need different clothes for different weather conditions.These are some suggestions of what to wear and pack.
The two nights preceding the race are crucial for getting adequate sleep. Try to maintain a regular schedule. Now is not the time to experiment with new pre-race rituals far as sleep and nutrition are concerned.
Ensure that you wake up when you need to. Set two alarms and give yourself enough time to make any early morning bus times, knowing when the bus leaves. Eat a meal that is something you have on a regular routinely basis. Coordinate transportation to the school in advance.
PACKED IN YOUR BAG:
- racing shoes/flats & training shoes
- uniform (shorts/jersey)
- extra pairs of socks (non-cotton)
- team warm up jacket (extra warm clothes, pants, hats/gloves for late season meets)
- plastic bags for wet shoes and clothes
- food/snacks
- water & bottle
- medications (inhalers, epipen, etc.)
- cell-phone
- sunscreen for early September/Late May/June meets
Check the weather forecast before you leave your house in the morning. Your may need different clothes for different weather conditions.These are some suggestions of what to wear and pack.
The two nights preceding the race are crucial for getting adequate sleep. Try to maintain a regular schedule. Now is not the time to experiment with new pre-race rituals far as sleep and nutrition are concerned.
Ensure that you wake up when you need to. Set two alarms and give yourself enough time to make any early morning bus times, knowing when the bus leaves. Eat a meal that is something you have on a regular routinely basis. Coordinate transportation to the school in advance.
