EPISODE · Jan 7, 2026 · 7 MIN
Countdown To Dopey - Race Day! Be Present, Run the Mile You’re In
from The Be Fierce & Tri Podcast · host jill bartholomew, be fierce multisport
Race-day nerves and butterflies are normalThe 5K is a warm-up, not a testConditions may be humid, foggy, or unpredictable — adjust calmlyIgnore comparison and other runners’ bravadoIf a mile feels hard, manage this mile onlyAdjust pace early if needed — pulling back is smart executionStopping too long often makes restarting harderRun your race, in your body, at your effortTrust yourself — you did the work 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
Race day is finally here. In Race Day of the Countdown to Dopey, Coach Jill Bartholomew offers calm, grounding guidance for athletes standing on the brink of the first start line of the Dopey Challenge. Whether you’re listening on the bus, in the corrals, or the night before, this episode is a reminder to breathe, stay present, and trust the work you’ve done. This episode covers: How to calm race-day nerves and channel excitement productively Why today’s 5K should be viewed as a warm-up for the days ahead How to manage humidity, weather, crowds, and unpredictable conditions Why comparison, bragging, and other runners’ confidence don’t matter How to respond when miles feel hard, boring, or uncomfortable Why running the mile you’re in matters more than thinking ahead How to adjust pacing without judgment if things feel harder than expected Why presence, patience, and trust are the most important race-day skills Race day isn’t about perfection or proving anything. It’s about showing up, staying present, and moving forward one mile at a time. You earned this moment — now it’s time to experience it. 🎧 Race Day of the Countdown to Dopey — listen now and step confidently onto your first start line.
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