118. Race Day Prep! 10 MUST DO TIPS with Coach Whitney
Release Date: 04/07/2022
Healthy Runner Podcast
Are you getting ready to run your race? Whether it is a 5k, half marathon or a marathon here are your race day questions answered! In this episode, coach from our Spark Healthy Runner coaching team will reveal expert tips to help you toe the line ready to crush your race! Whether you are running a 5k, 10k, half marathon, or a marathon, this is the episode for you to feel confident and ready to run your best race! We answer the following questions and get into so much more during this informative chat: - What do we wish we knew before our...
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info_outlineWill you be running your first race? Do you love to run races but never seem to put all the pieces together? You either don't eat the right food, get enough hydration, or always seem to rush to the start line and forget something!
We are here to help you! In this ultimate deep dive training, coach Whitney and I will share with you the true, tried, and tested strategies to executing the perfect race! We will cover everything you need to know to prepare for your race the days leading up to the race that will allow you to put all that training to the test so you can focus on crushing your big day!
Whether you are running a 5K, half marathon, or marathon race, this episode will provide you all the tips and tricks to set you up with the structure for the perfect race day.
Coach Whitney breaks down…
- 10 MUST DO TIPS for a great race
- What to include in your race ready checklist
- What is a race day game plan
Get Your Race Day Blueprint [Download] HERE:
https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/race/buy
Related Race Series Resources:
Episode 78
How to stay motivated during your training while your race is still weeks away
Running Mindset with Coach Latoya
https://sparkyourtraining.com/running-mindset-with-coach-latoya/
Episode 54
Half Marathon Training I Running Tips with the Coaching Team
https://sparkyourtraining.com/half-marathon-training-running-tips/
Episode 68
How to Prepare For a Half Marathon with Coach Duane Scotti
https://sparkyourtraining.com/how-to-prepare-for-a-half-marathon-with-coach-duane-scotti/
Boston Marathon Prep and Tips with Coach Lu:
Episode 95
How to PR Your First Boston
https://sparkyourtraining.com/how-to-pr-your-first-boston/
Episode 91
Why Tapering Before a Race is Important
https://sparkyourtraining.com/why-tapering-before-a-race-is-important/
Episode 76
How to push the mental limits during your race
https://sparkyourtraining.com/find-your-mental-edge-during-a-marathon/
After your Race:
Episode 38
How To Recover After a Race | What To Do After Marathon and Half Marathon: https://sparkyourtraining.com/how-to-recover-after-a-race-what-to-do-after-marathon-and-half-marathon/
Episode 93
How to deal with post race let down and stay motivated to run!
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