How to Win a Running Race

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Warm up before the race.

   Practice steadily every day with good workout routines that make your muscles hurt.
   
   The day before the race, work out a little and then rest up well.
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   Step 2: Choose your best starting position.

   Once the ref says "set" breathe in air.
   
   It helps you last longer in a sprint as you should breathe in your nose and out your mouth, it keeps you from cramping up in a longer race. , If you get a shaky one you won't get a good position. , The faster the better, your legs will go faster as well. , This is a waste of energy and it tires you out.
   
   Just sprint a bit for a couple of seconds to help you keep in a good position, then just jog to not get tired and on the last laps, sprint hard to come in a high position. , If you are very proud of yourself then you think it is too easy and you will come in a fairly low position.
   
   But keep your self confidence saying " I can do it".
   
   But don't have "false humility" and think you are a terrible runner; that will make you do worse. , This will throw your rhythm off.
   
   Don't be startled by the pistol if one is used. ,, It will give you extra strength, but do not do it in a marathon! , Clenching them will tighten your muscles and make it harder to run.
   
   If you get tired during a long distance race, just speed walk using your arms.
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   Step 3: Keep a steady start.

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   Step 4: Swing your arms.

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   Step 5: Don't sprint at the beginning of a distance race.

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   Step 6: Stay humble.

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   Step 7: Don't get distracted.

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   Step 8: If you are running in an oval racetrack

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   Step 9: try to be in the lane closest to the center because it takes you the shortest time to complete the track.

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    Step 10: If you'd like

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    Step 11: drink an energy drink or eat chocolate before the race.

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    Step 12: Keep your hands loose in a long distance run.

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