WHAT TO WEAR & BRING TO HuR CAMPS/PROGRAMS
Nutrition / Safety
Training
Dynamics / Flexibility/ Core Exercises
Local Race Information
- comfortable athletic clothing (we recommend quick-dry/wicking shorts, shirt, and socks)
- running shoes (the most important thing other than good socks)
- water bottle
- light rain jacket (optional, weather dependent)
- sunscreen
- bug spray (be sure to check for ticks after running on the woods/trails)
- post-workout snack
- Don’t overeat! A light meal 60-90 minutes before you plan to run is best for most people.
- Consume easily digestible foods. Some good examples include:
- Bananas
- Bagel without cream cheese
- 1-2 pieces of toast with peanut butter or jam (don’t overdo it)
- Oatmeal with a small amount of fruit
- 1-2 pancakes with a little syrup (careful on the butter)
- Foods to avoid before running:
- Dairy (milk, cheese, yogurt, etc.)
- Meat and other heavy protein foods
- Soda and other high sugar foods (pop tarts, candy, sugar cereal, etc.)
- Be sure to hydrate with water and sports drinks (Gatorade). Remember, hydration is an all the time thing...not just gulping down a few glasses of water on the car ride to camp!
Nutrition / Safety
- Nutrition Tips for New Runners
- How to Hydrate Before/During/After a Workout
- Kids Health Running Safety Tips (great overview on how to run the safe way)
Training
- Cross Country Running Tips (7 solid text/video tips to help with XC running)
- How to Get Kids Into Running (this Runner’s World article is mostly for you parents)
Dynamics / Flexibility/ Core Exercises
- 6 Core Exercises To Make You A Stronger, Faster Runners
- Should I Stretch Before or After My Run? (simple active warm up exercises)
Local Race Information
- HI-TEK Racing (great place for all things CT Road Running/Racing)