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Race Day Prep: The Complete Blueprint to Run Your Best Race

Category: Sports & Recreation
Duration: 01:04:49
Publish Date: 2026-04-09 11:00:00
Description:

Race day doesn’t start at the starting line. It starts with how you prepare.

In this episode of the Running Explained Podcast, coaches Amanda Katz and Nick Klastava break down everything you need to know about race day prep, from logistics and fueling to mindset, pacing, and recovery. Whether you're running a 5K, 10K, half marathon, or marathon, this episode gives you a complete race day blueprint so you can show up calm, confident, and ready to execute.


If race mornings stress you out, if you’ve ever forgotten something important, or if you just want to perform at your best, this episode walks you through exactly how to eliminate the chaos and focus on what matters.


This is the exact framework we use with our athletes to help them race smarter and perform better.


If you want to stop guessing and start racing with a plan, this episode is for you.


Listen, learn, and take control of your next race.


00:00 Intro

01:00 Race day overview and mindset

03:00 Logistics: bib pickup, parking, course planning

10:00 Course strategy and aid stations

17:00 Race week workouts and tapering

20:00 Carb loading explained

28:00 Pre-race activities (what to avoid)

34:00 Sleep and recovery strategies

38:00 Final race day tips


Amanda- https://instagram.com/amanda_katzz/?hl=en

Nick -⁠ ⁠https://instagram.com/nklastava/?hl=en

Email - Hello@runningexplained.com


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