Running a race is something else to do as a training run. Sure, you push themselves in training, but since the start of a race - whether you opt for the "win" or running is competing against himself - funny, exciting and nerve wracking all at the same time.
Regardless of the distance of the race, will be your level of experience, or your own pace, these basic racing strategies that you get "on the right foot":
Be honest with oneself HaveYou do your speed training? If the answer is yes, then you can probably keep a faster pace. Perseverance is your strength? If yes, then you should rather conservative people and go later. Be realistic about what you can do.
Plan your speed and begin slowly. This is the hardest, what to do. You get so caught up in the excitement of the race, and then jump off the start line like a horse from the starting gate. Your adrenaline is pumping and you're so ready to get startedthat you do not even feel like playing too fast. But if you split your first mile and it is 30 seconds than you've ever run, you know you've gone out too fast.
Make adjustments. If you find that you have completed the first few miles too fast, slow down a little to your planned race pace. You know, if you keep the pace for the rest of the race. If you are a bit slow and the last few miles you think you have much energy left,then kick it in.
Keep your speed. When you start at your planned race pace, concentrate on maintaining this pace to manage. Many studies show that even run splits often lead to personal records.
Run your own race. You are only responsible for himself. You can have training partners, but when it comes to a race, you should "do your own thing." You do not have to feel guilty about leaving behind a friend, nor should they feel they can not leave it to you.
Share your own goals for each race. Only you can determine your own personal challenge. Just because your partner wants to run a certain time, does not mean that you, too. Your goals should be reasonable and realistic for you.