EPISODE · Dec 29, 2025 · 11 MIN
Countdown To Dopey Day 10: runDisney Dopey Travel & Logistics - Plan Early, Race Calm
from The Be Fierce & Tri Podcast · host Be Fierce Multisport, Jill Bartholomew
takeawaysMost race weekend stress is related to logistics, not running.Confirm your travel details well in advance.Arrive early to pick up your race bib.Be prepared for unpredictable weather conditions.Decide on your race shoes ahead of time.Have a hydration and nutrition plan ready.Reduce last-minute decisions to conserve energy.Plan your transportation to the race start carefully.Pack essential items in your carry-on bag.Logistics can change, so stay flexible and calm. If you are training for a Triathlon or Run event of any distance from your first 10k to your first full IRONMAN and beyond, connect with Jill to talk about how to take your performance to the next level! Jill is the Head Coach and owner of Be Fierce Multisport is a full time, professional coach and works with athletes of all skill levels. We also specialize in training for runDisney race, as Jill is an avid runDisney fan with 7 Dopey finishes and nearly 100 Disney races under her legs - she knows the courses and how to train for them!Click here to schedule a consultation Tired of cycling in your basement alone? Peloton and Zwift has gotten old? Try live online group cycling with Be Fierce Multisport - now in Beta and accepting founding members!Join our virtual group cycling beta at 👉 https://fierce.li/cycling Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What this episode covers
Day 10 – Travel & Logistics: Plan Early, Race Calm As runDisney Marathon Weekend approaches, most race-week stress has nothing to do with running — it comes from logistics. In Day 10 of the Dopey Countdown, Coach Jill Bartholomew explains why travel planning, packing early, and reducing last-minute decisions play a critical role in energy management and race-week calm. Stress isn’t just mental — it shows up physically through poor sleep, extra walking, decision fatigue, bloating, and increased fatigue, all of which can impact performance. This episode walks Dopey athletes through practical logistics considerations, including arrival timing for expo, planning for unpredictable Florida weather, race shoe selection, nutrition availability, transportation strategies, and why every unnecessary decision drains valuable physical and mental energy. Key takeaways include: Why logistics are part of race execution How stress and decision fatigue impact performance What to pack early to reduce race-week anxiety Shoe strategy across multiple race days Travel and transportation tips for runDisney race mornings Why hope is not a strategy — and planning is This episode is a reminder that logistics don’t need to be perfect — they just need to be prepared. Planning early allows you to conserve energy, stay calm, and focus on executing your races.
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