Category: Racing

Ryan Hall Talks Taper

Tapering Doesn’t Equal Marshmellow Mode

• Keep up the intensity and maintain mental focus
• Minimize the load
• Keep strength training but with less weight
• Focus on quality rest and recovery

How do you Mentally Prepare? A tip from Meb

Race Day Mental Preparation

What counts is what you do when no one is watching.

• The training miles you put in.
• Giving your best effort at every workout.
• Being mentally tough during practice.
• Trusting in your consistent training, despite the ups and downs.

Sara Hall’s Top 5 Training Tips for a Half Marathon

Half Marathon Racing Tips

1. Eat what you’re used to and know what works for you

2. Don’t over train and allow your body time to tapper and rest

3. Don’t run in new shoes/clothing on race day

4. Pace yourself and don’t let the adrenalin take over

5. Have fun! Don’t let your nerves destroy your enjoyment of the experience

Dr. Jack Daniels On Marathon Hydration

Fueling During Long Runs vs. Racing

Research is now showing that limiting your carbohydrate consumption during a training run helps your body to metabolize fat more efficiently. Come race day, your body will be more efficient and better able to utilize the carbohydrate drinks.

Mike Smith On Long-Term Marathon Recovery

After Crossing the Finish Line

• Take a week off both for physical and mental recovery
• If you want to move, do easy cross training like biking or swimming
• Week 2 run half number of days prior to the race (easy under 60 minutes)
• Week 3 increase days to normal training
• Week 4 add back in workouts, like fartleks (go by effort not pace)

Sean Astin shares his motivational vision of #Run3rd

Mental Preparation & Visualization

Goal Setting

Growth & Experience

Marathon Recovery