About this episode
In this episode, Alex, Katelyn and Michael discuss the importance of having a comprehensive pre-race checklist, covering everything from taper madness to essential items for race day. They share personal experiences and tips on how to prepare mentally and physically for races, emphasizing the significance of logistics, planning, and having a routine. The conversation also touches on post-race essentials and the importance of knowing the course and aid stations. The aim of this pod is that it serves as a guide for runners to ensure they are well-prepared for their upcoming races. Chapters: 00:00 Why You Need a Pre-Race Checklists 01:30 Taper Madness: The Psychological Struggle 07:20 Creating a Race Day Routine 12:26 Essential Items for Race Day 22:39 Post-Race Bag Essentials 32:05 Logistics and Planning for Race Day 50:53 Final Thoughts and Tips for Success Our free marathon training plans: https://marathonhandbook.com/trainingplans/marathon-training-plans/ Hosts: Alex Cyr, Katelyn Tocci, Michael Doyle Over 160,000 runners read our newsletter. Sign up here and get our free book The 26 Golden Rules Of Running: https://marathonhandbook.com/newsletter/ Follow us on IG: https://instagram.com/marathon.handbook Follow us on Tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marathon.handbook Like us on FB: https://facebook.com/marathonhandbook Follow us on X: https://x.com/MarathonHB