Race day is approaching... The following checklist will help you prepare your race day items ahead of time.

  1. Prepare your race day items in advance (see check list below).
  2. Never wear new shoes on the day to avoid unecessary blisters.
  3. Eat well, with plenty of carbohydrates in the last three days. Drink plenty of water, have a good pasta meal early on Saturday evening and just a light breakfast two to three hours before the start.
  4. Get a massage during the week before the race if you can.
  5. Rehearse your race mentally. Be positive and confident.
  6. Drink a little at each water/sports drink station.
  7. Warm up lightly - jog for 15 minutes to get your muscles warm.
  8. Do not go too fast in the first few miles. It is far better to be slightly slower in the early stages than to be infront of your target plan.
  9. After the race take a carbohydrate snack (eg. a banana or sandwich) as soon as possible. It will really start to aid recovery.

Checklist for race day

  • directions
  • t-shirt and shorts
  • two pairs of worn and washed blister-proof socks
  • running shoes
  • specialty items - heartrate monitor, orthotics, ace bandages, moleskin
  • cap
  • vaseline
  • bandaids
  • second skin
  • arnica
  • waterproof gear
  • any special food requirements
  • music player
  • tracksuit
  • sweatshirt
  • open-toed shoes for after the race
  • umbrella
  • towel
  • cellphone