10K - training during race week and food

[jaylea]

I am currently doing 3-4 mile runs every other day with a 6 mile run one day per weekend. This works well for me and keeps me moving forward but injury free (I had to stop running years ago due to a knee injury).

For the race week, should I do the same or back off a bit, either through shorter runs or takin am extra day or two off leading up to the race?

Also I tend to run on an empty stomach but am finding that to be unwise for 6 miles. Any good pre-race food recs?

[Susie]

If it were me, I would probably make all "3-4" mile runs only 3, tops, during race week, and have your last run before the race maybe 48 hours before.

As far as foods, I do ok with Greek yogurt before I run, and part of a plain bagel or toast w/ PB. Some people do well with bananas, I just don't particularly care for them.

[centralperk]

I agree with running a little less than usual on race week, and taking 2 days off before the race.

I like bananas pre-run. I've only done one race so I'm no expert in race fueling. What I did was I ate some cereal (my normal breakfast) about 2 hours before my run. My stomach was really upset, but I think that was just nerves, not the cereal.

Good luck!