How to Pace Yourself when Running

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Before racing

   Some sustenance is essential, but too much will cause cramps and pain.
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   Step 2: make sure you've eaten a light meal a few hours before or chomp down on a banana or anything low in carbohydrates.

   Knead away pain and stress from your muscles with hard stretching. , Just because people are ahead of you at the beginning doesn't mean they'll be there at the end. ,, Control your breathing, taking shallow breaths with your lips relaxed.
   
   Breath with your abdomen, not your chest. , Do your best not to look at the people next to you.
   
   Imagine you are a horse with blinders- you can only see what is directly ahead of you. , Keep your mind focused on two things- "Run, breathe.
   
   Run, breathe.
   
   Run, breathe." Everything else can wait for the race to be done. , Again, eyes forward.
   
   For more speed, lean your torso forward.
   
   Again, your breaths should be shallow and your lips should be relaxed; breathe with your abdomen, not your lungs. , Only move what's necessary.
   
   Don't wave to anyone.
   
   This will also make it more difficult for you to concentrate.
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   Step 3: Stretch before you run.

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   Step 4: When the race begins start off at a normal race pace

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   Step 5: which is faster than a jog but slower than a sprint.

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   Step 6: Keep your elbows out and don't let other people shove you.

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   Step 7: Relax and stay calm.

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   Step 8: Keep your eyes straight forward.

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   Step 9: Concentrate.

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    Step 10: Once you are about 300-100m (900-300ft) away from the finish line

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    Step 11: sprint to the end.

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    Step 12: Avoid talking to any people.

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