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06 Apr 2015, 08:04
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So I didn't think this was a crazy idea until a friend studying for the MCAT looked at me like I was psychotic -- I am planning to run my second half marathon at an easy speed (it's one I've always wanted to do and am running for fun, not to get a PR) the day before I take the GMAT. My logic was: it will be a great way to run out stress/pre-test jitters and take my mind off the test successfully for the day. I will most likely be very sore the day of my test, but I am also guaranteed to get a good night's sleep after the half.
Has anyone done this? Am I nuts? I would obviously like to do my best on the test and not retake it (I'm newly engaged and have a wedding to plan and was recently promoted at work and will need to begin working longer days, so while I am obviously able to study for a retake, I really would like to avoid it). Obviously the GMAT takes priority and I can move it to be a week later or earlier (I began studying the first week of Feb, so I'm right on the cusp of preparedness) - just wanted to see if anyone else did something similar the day before the GMAT?
Thanks!
Has anyone done this? Am I nuts? I would obviously like to do my best on the test and not retake it (I'm newly engaged and have a wedding to plan and was recently promoted at work and will need to begin working longer days, so while I am obviously able to study for a retake, I really would like to avoid it). Obviously the GMAT takes priority and I can move it to be a week later or earlier (I began studying the first week of Feb, so I'm right on the cusp of preparedness) - just wanted to see if anyone else did something similar the day before the GMAT?
Thanks!
06 Apr 2015, 08:43
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Hi lilucemj,
Most people would advise you to get at least a *little* exercise the day before your GMAT. However, a half-marathon is an entirely different endeavor (as you probably already know).
While I've never run a half, I'm currently training for one myself. If there's one thing you should consider before running a half the day before your GMAT, listen to what your body is telling you. While the benefits of this amount of exercise are undeniable, you also don't want to wear yourself out completely right before the GMAT. You know yourself better than anyone else. If you feel confident that you can run this half at a slower pace and stay fresh for the GMAT, go for it. If not, listen to what your body is telling you and take it easy on yourself.
Best of luck!
Rich
Most people would advise you to get at least a *little* exercise the day before your GMAT. However, a half-marathon is an entirely different endeavor (as you probably already know).
While I've never run a half, I'm currently training for one myself. If there's one thing you should consider before running a half the day before your GMAT, listen to what your body is telling you. While the benefits of this amount of exercise are undeniable, you also don't want to wear yourself out completely right before the GMAT. You know yourself better than anyone else. If you feel confident that you can run this half at a slower pace and stay fresh for the GMAT, go for it. If not, listen to what your body is telling you and take it easy on yourself.
Best of luck!
Rich
06 Apr 2015, 11:16
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Hi lilucemj,
You ask an interesting question; the answer is completely dependent on how much the half-Marathon will 'wear you out.'
In general, I'm a bit concerned about the idea. Even at a casual pace, you'll be running for 2-3 hours and THAT will require a serious effort and a certain amount of recovery time. However, you seem to be 'juggling' all sorts of things in your life right now, so you might be able to handle all of this just fine.
During your training for this race, have you ever taken a FULL-LENGTH CAT the day after a long run? If so, then how did you score? If not, then were you able to study effectively the day after a big run? Were you able to stay focused or were you just too tired overall to stay sharp?
How soon is all of this happening? When is the race and when is your GMAT?
If you have some time, then you might want to 'test' this all out. Do a normal training day, then try to take a FULL CAT the next day and see what happens.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
You ask an interesting question; the answer is completely dependent on how much the half-Marathon will 'wear you out.'
In general, I'm a bit concerned about the idea. Even at a casual pace, you'll be running for 2-3 hours and THAT will require a serious effort and a certain amount of recovery time. However, you seem to be 'juggling' all sorts of things in your life right now, so you might be able to handle all of this just fine.
During your training for this race, have you ever taken a FULL-LENGTH CAT the day after a long run? If so, then how did you score? If not, then were you able to study effectively the day after a big run? Were you able to stay focused or were you just too tired overall to stay sharp?
How soon is all of this happening? When is the race and when is your GMAT?
If you have some time, then you might want to 'test' this all out. Do a normal training day, then try to take a FULL CAT the next day and see what happens.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
