Race Day Countdown

As I am approaching my race day, Sunday, I've found some great information from Olympian and several marathon runner Jeff Gallaway. I'm sure you'll find it useful too!
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Alcohol is not recommended the night before because the effects of this central nervous system depressant carry over to the next morning. Some runners have no trouble having one glass of wine or beer, while others are better off with none. In any case, alcohol will result in some dehydrationation the start of the race.

Pack your bag and lay out your clothes so that you don't have to think very much on race morning.

Your watch

Shoes, Socks, Shorts

Pin race number on the front of the garment in which you will be finishing in.

A few extra safety pins for your race number, or bib number

Water, Accelerade, pre-race and post race beverages (such as Endurox R4), and a cooler if you wish

Food for the drive in, and the drive home

Bandages, skin lubricant, any other first aid items you may need

Cash for registration if you are doing race day registration (check for exact amount, including late fee) $25-40 for gas, food, parking, etc

Race chip attached according to the race instructions

A few jokes or stories to provide laughs or entertainment before the start

Sleep. You may sleep well, or you may not. Don't worry if you don't sleep at all. Many runners I work with every year don't sleep a wink and have the best race of their lives. Of course, don't try to go
sleepless….but if it happens, it is not a problem.

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Happy Running

Heidi J Cox
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