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Perform 20-30 minutes of moderate exercise most days of the week.
Become familiar with, and practice all of the possible activities: skiing, snowshoeing, back country hiking, snow mountain biking, and running. With some critical thinking too
Trainer’s tip for good pacing: When you have an opportunity to rest, or slow your pace, use it wisely, this will help to conserve energy. Also, stay within your target heart rate zone. (see link below to calculate)
* This is a generalized calculation. Where you perform within your target heart rate zone and what its true values are depends on many factors. Ex: age, previous training, level of fitness, etc. |
Proper nutrition is essential when a preparing for an endurance race. Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are all needed to fuel athletic performance. With race day so close it would be best to avoid any drastic change in your diet to try and “prepare” for the race. Instead, gear your diet towards balance and variety.
GO OUT and PRACTICE! With Winter Quest less than a month away, it is a good time to start thinking about how to find a sustainable pace. Avoid spending all of your energy during one section, work to find a speed that you feel you are challenging yourself, but would be able to keep for the entire race.
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For the week prior to the race: Avoid vigorous activity. Do not use up your energy stores. Take time during this week to eat well, drink lots of water, and visualize the race. Good Luck!
Target heart rate calculator from Exercise.com
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