Race Day Prep: The Complete Blueprint to Run Your Best Race

Race day doesn’t start at the starting line. It starts with how you prepare.In this episode of the Running Explained Podcast, coaches Amanda Katz and Nick Klastava break down everything you need to know about race day prep, from logistics and fueling to mindset, pacing, and recovery. Whether you're running a 5K, 10K, half marathon, or marathon, this episode gives you a complete race day blueprint so you can show up calm, confident, and ready to execute.If race mornings stress you out, if you’ve ever forgotten something important, or if you just want to perform at your best, this episode walks you through exactly how to eliminate the chaos and focus on what matters.This is the exact framework we use with our athletes to help them race smarter and perform better.If you want to stop guessing and start racing with a plan, this episode is for you.Listen, learn, and take control of your next raceThis episode is sponsored by Wahoo and their hit ⁠KICKR RUN TREADMILL ⁠ the link to learn more about this revolutionary rethink of treadmills from:Dynamic Pacing (no controls just run)Terrain simulation (even side to side)Unmatch Connectivity (simulate routes from Strava and other third party apps).  Go ahead and use code EXPLAINED and Run you Run!00:00 Intro01:00 Race day overview and mindset03:00 Logistics: bib pickup, parking, course planning10:00 Course strategy and aid stations17:00 Race week workouts and tapering20:00 Carb loading explained28:00 Pre-race activities (what to avoid)34:00 Sleep and recovery strategies38:00 Final race day tipsAmanda- https://instagram.com/amanda_katzz/?hl=enNick -⁠ ⁠https://instagram.com/nklastava/?hl=enEmail - [email protected]🚨 1:1 COACHING SPOTS OPEN NOW 🚨Ready to finally train with a plan that’s built around YOU?✅ Personalized training✅ Weekly support + adjustments✅ Strategy, structure, and accountability✅ Expert coaching to help you actually hit your goalsNot ready for a 1:1 Coach📝PDF Training Plan Templates available🤝Group Coaching, Strength Training and Unlimited access toall Training Plans available in The Run Club AppNot sure talk our Training Plan Quiz to find the right training plan for you!https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/688249e4b0197d00157fba4cLearn more about all of this at www.runningexplained.com