Doughboy would know about the diet so I hope he reads your question. As far as training is concerned, with ten days to go you are limited in what you can do. However, depending on your current fitness level you should put in as much distance as you can comfortably manage for a week and then taper off the last three days taking the day before the race off. Keep in mind that your training is all dependent on what kind of shape you are in now.
Examples:
If you are currently running 20 miles a week then you ought to try for 25-28 miles and then taper. Run slow and don't worry about speed because speed won't help with a 5k unless you've first got the endurance.
If you are at 30-40 miles a week then you should put in a day of intervals and one long run of 10+ miles and taper the last three days.
If you are running less than 20 miles a week then the only thing you can do in 10 days is continue base building. You'll be better on race day and you won't risk injury. Run this race for experience and do another in a month or two when you get that base up over 30 miles, then worry about speed.
Good luck.
Oh, and food: Don't worry about eating anything fancy. Just eat organic, non processed foods and your body will love you. If you want to try a suppliment before the race then try thermo boost by GNC 45 minutes before the race. Also you could do a powerbar liquid thing before the race. Don't do the bar form because that is meant to digest slowly and is meant for triatheletes and people who do very long distance stuff (not instant energy).
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