Continuing with the implementation of improvements and health care for the runners who will participate in the 41st International Reyes Marathon, a series of free talks conducted by nutritionist Julieta Negri and psychologist Silvana Etchepare has concluded.
“This proposal by mayor Enrique Cresto seeks to provide runners with tools so they can improve their performance in the race while taking better care of themselves. The talks were aimed at the general public, and especially at amateur athletes, who perhaps sometimes lacked this extra knowledge,” commented Nutritionist Julieta Negri.
“We talked about the importance of breakfast, because having a complete breakfast on the day of the competition is important. In addition to the remaining meals of the day, what is recommended to eat and how to hydrate in the days prior to the Marathon, which is something very important given the high temperatures and humidity in this area at this time of year,” specified Negri.
In the two open and free talks that were held, one at the end of December and another at the beginning of the year, Psychologist Silvana Etchepare addressed “strategies and techniques to improve physical performance; it is something that adds to the physical training that each athlete performs, which, added to proper nutrition, is fundamental,” she said.
“Sports psychology has advanced a lot in recent years, and people feel very identified because the techniques are concrete, simple, and easy to apply. They are very necessary, because the runner goes through all stages, from anxiety, adrenaline, the feeling of frustration or happiness. And this has to do with controlling emotions to achieve optimal physical performance, and once the race is over, being able to recognize the achievements reached, which also has to do with self-esteem and self-confidence,” explained the specialist.