Only a few days separate us from the 37th Athens Marathon. Below you will find some simple tips on what to pay attention to during the last days before the race:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u23e9 Pay attention to your diet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Focus on complex (high-quality) carbohydrates such as pasta (rice, macaroni), boiled potatoes. Avoid junk snacks and products high in fat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u23e9 Stay hydrated<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Make sure to hydrate properly during these days and increase your intake of electrolytes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u23e9 Rest and get enough sleep<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Since the night before the race sleep is usually difficult, it is very important to sleep well the two nights before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u23e9 Avoid intense training to prevent injuries<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Your training so far will play the decisive role in your race performance. The day before the race you can do 20 to 30 minutes of easy running with some strides and light stretches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n