RACE WEEK CHECKLIST

You have been preparing for your race for so many months that the last thing you want to do is to miss out on something important at the last minute. Just to be honest, that can still happen!, and it is NOT the end of your race. Been there done that. But still, I find the checklists helpful when you tend to start getting a bit nervous, and light-headed.

Check THE RACE GEAR list from the sidebar for making sure you have the right things with you on the start line.

GOLDEN RULES:

  • Get some sleep. Try to wake up a bit earlier to feel tired in the evening.

  • Follow your diet plan. Start carbo-loading, but be careful not to eat bigger quantities than you normally would. Just focus on carbs, nurturing, and easy-to-digest food.

  • SKIP alcohol. You don´t need it now. If you wish, have some bubbles after. Cheers!

  • Get the excitement! Right down your powerful sentence, to promise never to give up.

  • Talk about the race to everyone you know! It brings the positive pressure, you will need.

  • Stay on the move, but do not tire yourself. This is where you won´t collect the kilometers anymore.

  • Trust the process, and do not stop during the run - unless you feel injured. PAIN is part of the game.

  • Reminder: you are a half marathoner or marathoner ONLY when you finish the race.

  • Remember WHY you started.

BASIC PREP:

  • Plan the race route; which points you will sip the water, where you take the gel if you are planning to take one, and where will your supporters be on the route to cheer you.

  • How to manage the clothing? Will you give away your warm-up coat during the run? If yes, you need to plan where and to whom.

  • What to pack into the race bag which will be waiting for you at the finish line.

  • Running number pick up: make sure you have time to pick up the race number. Otherwise, it´s a no-go!

  • VISUALIZATION - keep visualizing yourself at the start and finish line. Imagine how it FEELS when you reach your goals.

WHAT TO PACK:

  • Warm coat/hoodie, long joggers with wide legs (easy to put on without removing your shoes)

  • flipflops (if you tend to get blisters)

  • Musli bar, banana, protein shake, or some other snack you would like to have after the run.

  • Voltaren, cold cream, etc to treat your sore legs.

  • Ibuprofen for faster recovery.

  • Blister tapes, plasters.

  • Power bank for the phone to be able to reach your people after the run (if your battery has run out).

  • Tissues

  • Facial wipes (nice for the refreshment!)

  • LIP GLOSS for the photos 😘