Don’t Forget Your Gels

Race Day Strategy: How to Run Your Best Race

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Race Day Tips: Avoid Mistakes & Finish Strong. Race day can make or break your performance. Tim Rogers shares lessons from his own races and provides essential race day tips to help you avoid common running mistakes, prepare effectively, and finish your marathon or race strong.

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PODCAST NOTES

Key words
 
race strategy, marathon training, race day preparation, hydration, nutrition, mental strength, pacing, running goals, race phases, running tips
 
Summary
 
Race day can make or break your performance. Tim Rogers shares lessons from his own races and offers practical tips for pacing, preparation, and avoiding common running mistakes. Learn how to start strong, stay on track, and finish your marathon, half marathon, 10k, or 5K successfully.
 
Takeaways
  • Race strategy is personal; focus on yourself.
  • Set realistic race goals based on training.
  • Avoid going off too quickly at the start.
  • Break the race into manageable phases.
  • Hydration is crucial; sip water regularly.
  • Mental strength is key during tough phases.
  • Visualise the finish line to motivate yourself.
  • Practice nutrition strategies during training.
  • Be cautious about what you consume on race day.
  • Dress appropriately for the weather conditions.

    • Titles

    • Mastering Your Race Day Strategy
    • The Art of Pacing in Races
      • Sound Bites
      • "Make it really realistic."
      • "Don't go off too quickly."
      • "Break it down into phases."
      • "It's a marathon, not a sprint."
      • "Hydration is imperative."
        • Chapters
         
        00:00 Introduction to Race Strategy
        04:46 Setting Realistic Goals
        09:03 Phases of the Race
        12:41 Nutrition and Hydration Strategies
        22:41 Final Thoughts and Q&A

         

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