Would it be detrimental to go on a 50 minute morning hike the day of a race (an event for my organization)? The race would take place 5 hours later. Race is 1500m in a decent heat with guy around 3:54-58.
Would it be detrimental to go on a 50 minute morning hike the day of a race (an event for my organization)? The race would take place 5 hours later. Race is 1500m in a decent heat with guy around 3:54-58.
If you want to run well I wouldn't do it. For me, at least, a hike can be more taxing then a run. Not sure why, but I'm always exhausted even after the most mundane hike. Otherwise, if you're not concerned about your performance in the 1500 then I wouldn't see a problem with it.
Do it slowly
When I say "hike" I really mean just a bunch of people (who presumably never really hiked before) getting together and walking together a route that may incorporate some trails. I don't see the hike being too strenuous as this isn't an event for an outdoors club or anything. It may even be just a walk in a local park for all I know.
In terms of running performance, I ran a 3:56 a couple weeks ago and obviously would like to PR but this "hike" could be important to my future. I'll probably just wing it and decide on the spot.
Op btw ^
Hellllloooo wrote:
If you want to run well I wouldn't do it. For me, at least, a hike can be more taxing then a run. Not sure why, but I'm always exhausted even after the most mundane hike. Otherwise, if you're not concerned about your performance in the 1500 then I wouldn't see a problem with it.
+1, I'm the same way. Don't do it, OP.
Of course, if you find yourself rejecting this advice, you'll know where your priorities lie and will have answered your own question.
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