| Preparation for a Race |
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Instead of having your motorbike ready, racers have to keep the body to stay healthy. A small sickness may lead to loose in a race. One thing should be maintained is keeping hydrated. You need to take on board enough water to keep hydrated, without drinking too much which will leave you feeling sluggish and heavy as it slops around in your stomach whilst you race. However, energy drinks is not recommended as they give a short burst of energy this quickly disappears leaving you feeling more tired. Warming up can be done in order to prepare your body. 40 minutes before the race you should begin your warm up program. Spend time going through a range of stretches focuses upon a number of muscles that you will primarily use when racing. While warming up, try also to focus your mind and think about the goals you have set for the race. You might want to win it. Then, having breakfast is essential and a high carbohydrate one even more so because you need to maintain your blood sugar levels and whilst not eating may seem a good idea at the time, you will most certainly take an energy dip during the race which will affect your overall performance. On the day, make sure you are not late or you may come earlier. It will help race official’s time to make sure you are registered and give you enough time to warm up. The last, check before the race whether you are permitted to eat or drink your own items during the race. |