PLANNING FOR YOUR BIG EVENT

After weeks and potentially months of planning don't leave your race day experience to chance. With hundreds of races under his belt Tim Rogers talks us through some must do race planning tips. Doughnuts anyone?

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PODCAST NOTES

 

Keywords

 

race day planning, marathon tips, running preparation, race nutrition, hotel booking for races, pre-race routine, race morning tips, race atmosphere, running strategies, race management.

 

Summary

In this episode, Tim discusses essential tips for race day planning, focusing on various aspects such as accommodation, pre-race routines, nutrition, and final preparations. He shares personal experiences and insights to help runners ensure a successful race day, emphasising the importance of preparation and planning.

 

Takeaways

• Make sure you get it right on the day.
• Be careful when booking your hotel.
• Sleep well the night before for better performance.
• Set multiple alarms to avoid being late.
• Stick to your usual pre-race meal.
• Plan your route to the start line in advance.
• Arrive early to enjoy the atmosphere and avoid stress.
• Use old clothes to stay warm before the race.
• Don't get distracted by others' warm-up routines.
• The more preparation you do, the better your race will be.

Chapters

 

00:00 Introduction to Race Day Planning

06:14 Pre-Race Night Routine

11:56 Getting to the Start Line

18:12 Race Day Atmosphere and Nerves