Comments on: How to Warm Up for a Run

on 7/2/2006 Stretching before and after a race or competition calms me down. When you stretch, try to push yourself a little every time. Within several weeks, you will be more flexible and less prone to injury. Do not push yourself too hard, because you could tear a muscle. If stretching makes you sore, take a day or two off.

on 11/22/2005 When you are getting ready for a race, you have so much stuff on your mind. You'll probably be so nervous that you start to stress and when you get up to the starting line, you'll be shaking and feel pressured. When this happens you need to find a quiet and comfortable place to lay down and relax, clear your mind, and think about the race. Think about the people around you and think of the track and the athlete's warming-up. Picture yourself warming up on the grass then hear the announcer call you up to run. Picture yourself in the lead, crossing the finish line, everybody coming up to you and congratulating you, going up to get your award, and everybody cheering. But, no matter what happens, keep telling yourself that you are going to run your best race! Regardless of what happens, you tried your best and people will be proud of you for that.