RunningAHEAD - Topic: warm-up?

gottatri

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posted: 1/31/2009 at 10:44 AM

What do you regular racers warm up with before a 10k?

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Slo

posted: 1/31/2009 at 10:54 AM

I think you'll find a variety of responses for this qx. For me.........I like to do at 2 mile warm up and thats for a 20k and under. I start my warm up slow.....2 mins/mile or more over my race pace and then continue to slowly build it until I'm within 30 secs for the last 2 - 3 mins. Follow up with some easy strides, but kicks, etc. I'm sure there's something better........this is more of a superstitious warm up than anything.

Mendeldave

ultramarathon/triathlete

posted: 1/31/2009 at 1:20 PM

I usually do around a two mile light jog and a few quick bursts toward the end. Now, I don't often remember to do this before races, but I really notice the difference when I do!

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posted: 1/31/2009 at 1:24 PM

about 2 miles with 2-3 brief pickups to race pace in the second mile. And by brief I mean accelerate for 10-20 steps and coast back down.

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posted: 1/31/2009 at 1:40 PM

Quote from gottatri on 1/31/2009 at 10:44 AM:

What do you regular racers warm up with before a 10k?

I like at least 4 miles - Sometimes I prerun the whole course - Slow with pickups

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gottatri

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posted: 2/2/2009 at 12:20 PM

Thanks for the info!

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