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 race This 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 Intro 01:00 Race day overview and mindset 03:00 Logistics: bib pickup, parking, course planning 10:00 Course strategy and aid stations 17:00 Race week workouts and tapering 20:00 Carb loading explained 28:00 Pre-race activities (what to avoid) 34:00 Sleep and recovery strategies 38:00 Final race day tips Amanda- Nick -⁠ ⁠ Email - Hello@runningexplained.com 🚨 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 goals Not ready for a 1:1 Coach 📝PDF Training Plan Templates available 🤝Group Coaching, Strength Training and Unlimited access to all Training Plans available in The Run Club App Not sure talk our Training Plan Quiz to find the right training plan for you! Learn more about all of this at

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This episode was published on Apr 9, 2026.

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