Friday Before the Marathon

Friday Before Marathon Saturday

There is nothing more you can do today, except relax and remain injury free. Packet Pick Up is at the Expo from 11am – 7pm. This is your last chance to pick up packets.  You will NOT be able to pick it up Saturday morning.

Before you go to bed, lay out all of your race gear (to eliminate a frantic rush in the morning).

Eat Carbs and avoid high fiber foods. Add in salt to all your foods today, especially if it is going to be hot. Drink Plenty of Water and electrolytes. One good guideline is to drink enough so you need to urinate before you go to bed and perhaps once during the night.

On race morning, do the following:

1.  Use lubricant products like Body glide and cover body areas susceptible to chafing.

2.  Eat a light meal, no sooner than an hour prior to the race. Toast, bagels, water and non-acidic fruit like bananas are popular choices. Avoid dairy products, fried foods or anything you are not accustomed to eating at breakfast.

3.  Carry a small water bottle on way to the race and drink the entire bottle before the race starts. Use the restroom facilities as soon as you arrive at the race start to avoid the last-minute rush and long lines.

Visualize your race; envision your day and your victory. Enjoy the experience. Take from your experience and grow and learn and enjoy who you have become.

Tell me about your event!! Feel free to email me your war stories from the day. I love to hear them.

Coach Christopher McClintock 

"Everyone has potential. It is an infinite resource that cannot be exhausted, but can be lost in the clouds of fear and complacency. It may take courage to embrace the possibilities of your own potential, but once you've flown past the summit of your fears, nothing will seem impossible."