Training Thursday: Preparing for a Racecation

A runners mentality can make or break them during a race. If you think you can succeed you probably will. This is why when I get a few days away from leaving for my racecation, I start to mentally prepare for the trip as well as the race. I actually have some rituals that I do to help calm my nerves.


Done The Week Before
- Pack by laying out my running outfits so I can visualize what I am putting into my bag. You can find my packing list here
- I print out all my confirmation emails (hotel, race, dinner reservations)
- I print out maps to all destinations (hotel, race, expo)
- Call the hotel to verify the reservation and provide an estimated time of arrival (I have found myself without a room once b/c of hotel error, this is why it's always good to double check).
- I go shopping for snacks and Gatorade for the trip and after the race.
- Once my training slows down I treat my feet to a mani/pedi but I make sure that the manicurist doesn't shave the bottoms of my feet.
- Update the music on my iPod.
- Have running podcasts ready for the road trip (my two favorites below)

Running with the Pack

Marathon Show

Completed The Day/Night Before Leaving

- Go and get frozen yogurt (or ice cream) with my son (easy way to relax and celebrate the hard work thus far).
- Once little man is asleep the hubby and I snuggle up to watch a running themed movie.
- Make sure my Garmin is fully charged.

Everyone Loves Ice Cream!

Day Of Departure
- Breathe because everything is done and taken care of.

With all that said, now I am going to bed because we are off to Cape Cod tomorrow for our next half marathon! Happy Running :)


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