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Final tips before the day
37th edition of the Freedom Marathon
Do you want to prepare as well as possible for this37th edition? That's a good thing! Every week, you will find our sports column produced in collaboration with the Caen Athletic Club and Harmonie Mutuelle, the health partner of the D-Day Landings Marathon. On the program, tips, advice and prevention to make you live the best possible experience on D-Day!
D-Day is fast approaching and you are nearing the end of your physical preparation. Now it's time to relax before the big day. To give yourself the best chance of success, here are some tips on the do's and don'ts.
BE CONFIDENT AND REASONABLE
The day before your race, do a final 20 minute session with 5/6 accelerations. Remember to stay well hydrated. Eat appropriately without overindulging or overindulging (alcohol). Make sure you get enough sleep and especially enough relaxation the night before the race. Simply be in good shape. On the day of the race, arrive early to avoid unnecessary stress. Warm up for 10 to 20 minutes by running ranges and accelerations.
Don't forget to tie a double knot in your shoes to avoid any inconvenience during your run.
OBJECTIVE N°1: HAVE FUN
In the days leading up to the event, do not try to repeat your race. Beware of over-training, enemy number one.
In terms of equipment, it is strongly recommended that you do not wear new shoes on D-Day, nor should you try out new solid or liquid gels. This is no longer the time to test new products that could cause you difficulties.
As for the race, position yourself at the right place at the start, in the airlock corresponding to your time objective. Respecting your starting gate also means respecting the other runners. Make sure you maintain your pace at the start, don't follow the peloton at the risk of burning your reserves. Simply run your race. Trust yourself and trust the pacemakers. They know the courses and their specificities by heart. They will know how to set the right pace to help you reach your goal.
