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Getting Ready for Race Day Not only will taking part in the Crisis Square Mile Run help homeless people across the country, it will help you get fit too!
Training The Crisis Square Mile Run is just over 6km long (about 3.75 miles), an easily achievable distance for any ability or fitness level. The Crisis Square Mile Relay will consist of four laps of a 3km course (or just under two miles per lap for each runner). Here are some tips to make sure you achieve what you want to on race day. 1) If you are new to running or haven’t exercised in a while make sure you take a few weeks to get to the level of fitness you will need to complete the run. Start slowly and set yourself achievable targets each week. 2) It’s important to rest in between training runs, make sure you don’t push yourself too hard. 3) Feed your body correctly with a diet rich in carbohydrates.
4) Stay hydrated, drink plenty of water and try to avoid alcohol the day before the run. 5) Run at your own pace, you should be able to comfortably hold a conversation while running. 6) Try and run the full distance one or two times before the run. 7) At the Crisis Square Mile Run, make sure you warm up and down to avoid injury. Make sure to join the aerobic warm up with Fitness First before the run to get those muscles started. 8) When taking part in the relay, decide in advance in which order your team will run. This will help you stay loose and relaxed at the start of the race. Please note: these tips are only suggestions and are provided for guidance only. If you have any doubts regarding your participation in the event we recommend seeking medical advice from your doctor.