Improving breathing, water intake...for running?

Question:I think I've hit a wall. I'm 25 have trained for 5+ months and can run doing about 175-180bpm constant heart rate (note this is racing/time trial)...I've noticed my legs don't even begin to stress or ache (I strength train them as well), I also have no chest pains...but I feel lightheaded and dizzy if I push much harder than I do...either that or my legs literally start losing coordination (not aching at all but a slight dislocated-ish feeling that slows them back down...I can stop it by breathing harder but that just makes me more lightheaded and dizzy).

My pace is about 18:40 for 5K...but I want to do under 18 minutes (it's about time I placed first not second or third in my age group).

Any techniques as far as how much to drink how soon before a race (and what to drink), what to eat before the race and how soon before the race, when to breathe deeply vs. quickly...that can get me past this irritating light-headed-ness?

Answers:

Help!! with my 400m dash!!?

I suggest that you drink close to nothing before a race, or you may get cramps. as far as a snack, try a banana 2 hrs. before. Banana helps to soften the joints and make it less strainful on the joints. it also gives you energy.

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How fast??

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/marathon#be...

and adding on to the first person that answered bananas are high in potassium which reduce your chances of cramping up.hope everything works out

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