GOLD COAST MARATHON SERIES - THE TAPER, THE NERVES & THE FINAL COUNTDOWN

Twelve weeks of training, sweat, setbacks and breakthroughs… and now we’re here. In our final episode before the Gold Coast Marathon, Bronte reflects on her taper, mental prep and pacing plan (hello, 4:30 pace group). Lace Up Running Coach Benita Willis shares key strategies for race week, from nutrition to mindset, and explains why you don’t need everything to be perfect.Courtney and Liam weigh in on what race day means to them, and the team discuss the emotional rollercoaster of first-time marathon nerves, community support, and the value of having a real coach in your corner.Expect laughter, tears, signs on course, last-minute shoe checks, and one massive final pump-up.THE GOLD COAST MARATHON IS HERE.Contact Benita at ⁠⁠Lace Up Running⁠⁠ Bronte on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the podcast on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@inthebeginningpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Courtney on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Strava⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Liam on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Strava⁠