We would like to introduce you to another future star… Amelia Cox is a Steeplechase and XC runner representing Sussex, Crawley AC and her school at a national level. She has had a number of top three finishes in the past 12 months and has given us a few tips to pass on about good preparation, pre and post-race.
“Make sure you plan and get organised before your race. Think about what you’re eating pre and post event, a light meal before can help avoid getting stomach discomfort during your run, for example for breakfast I have porridge with tea and orange juice. I’ll then sip a sports drink prior to racing to help keep hydrated and energy levels high.”
“About 30 min before the start, I’ll start my warmup. I do a mixture of drills to target running specific muscles, these include high knees, bum flicks, opening and closing the gate, side skips, a b and c skips, bounding and strides. These types of drills will activate the muscles and raise my heart rate to prepare for racing”
“Post-race I will have a drink that is high in protein and carbohydrates – when away from home my go to is a Mars drink with a banana, or a homemade fresh chocolate Nesquik with a banana milkshake. I’ll then have a cool down jog with friends for good recovery and then layer up to keep warm”
“Make sure you plan and get organised before your race. Think about what you’re eating pre and post event, a light meal before can help avoid getting stomach discomfort during your run, for example for breakfast I have porridge with tea and orange juice. I’ll then sip a sports drink prior to racing to help keep hydrated and energy levels high.”
“About 30 min before the start, I’ll start my warmup. I do a mixture of drills to target running specific muscles, these include high knees, bum flicks, opening and closing the gate, side skips, a b and c skips, bounding and strides. These types of drills will activate the muscles and raise my heart rate to prepare for racing”
“Post-race I will have a drink that is high in protein and carbohydrates – when away from home my go to is a Mars drink with a banana, or a homemade fresh chocolate Nesquik with a banana milkshake. I’ll then have a cool down jog with friends for good recovery and then layer up to keep warm”
