My Night Before A Long Run

8 Sep

Tomorrow is my long run so I figured I would let you all know what I do the night before a long run. I’m sure you’ve heard it all before – but for the one or two people that have been wondering how to prepare for a long run, you are welcome :)

1. Check the weather.

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I like to check the weather first so I can figure out what I need to bring, wear & what time I should leave. Tomorrow’s weather looks perfect for an 8am run!

2. Lay out my clothes, fuel & shoes.

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Black Aspaeris Compression shorts, Mizunos, running socks, Nathan hydration belt, Nike Dri-fit tank, Chapstick, Metrocard, money, keys, sports bras ( yes, I wear 3) & RevHoney Energy.

3. Hydrate.

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All.day.long. Water (& some Nuun, of course.)

4. Compression.

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Love my new white Pro Compression socks! Already had the pink & black – just tight enough without cutting off circulation! Official review to come :)

5. Charge your devices.

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For me, that means my Garmin 305 & my iPod.

6. If you run with music, create a pump up playlist. I know I always get more excited for a run when I have an awesome playlist to listen to. Check out my previous playlists for some new tunes!

7. Eat some carbs!

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In the mix:
Veggie pasta
1/2 pack TJ’s Soy Chorizo
1/2 diced onion
3 cloves garlic
1 can diced tomatoes with jalapeños
1/2 can corn
TJ’s Sesame Peanut dressing
Frank’s Red Hot
Parm

8. Set out coffee & something to eat before my run.

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TJ’s Instant coffee

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My homemade energy bar (normally I have a banana but…alas, none in the house).

9. Lay on the couch & relax!

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With the pup…

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While watching True Blood & SOA.

& finally,

10. Get your beauty sleep!

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I know Freck will :)

What do you do the night before a long run?!

4 Responses to “My Night Before A Long Run”

  1. Jamie (@couch2ironwoman) September 8, 2012 at 1:28 pm #

    Sounds pretty much the same as what we do! Although we don’t lay our stuff out the night before.

    I hope your run goes well!

    Reply
    • alexjcant September 8, 2012 at 4:10 pm #

      haha i have to lay out my clothes…one less thing to think about in the morning!!

      Reply
  2. katiemoves September 8, 2012 at 2:57 pm #

    I also put my clothes out! Makes it easier for me cause I am so blahhh in the mornings :)

    Reply

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