Your Ultimate Marathon Race Day Guide | Routine, Tips & Prep (with Runna Coaches)

What should you actually do before a marathon?
And how do you stay calm, confident, and in control on race day?

In this episode of The Runna Podcast, Coach Ben and Anya guide you through your entire marathon race day - from the night before to the start line, through the race itself, and into post-race recovery.

Whether you're running London, Boston, your first marathon or your fiftieth, this race day guide will help you avoid common mistakes, stick to your plan, and actually enjoy the day.

Ben and Anya share practical tips and coaching insights, breaking down exactly what to do (and what not to do) so you can arrive at the start line feeling prepared, and finish feeling proud.

In this episode, we cover:
🎒 Pre-Race Prep: What to Do the Day Before a Marathon
🍝 Carb Loading: What to Eat Before a Marathon
🌅 Race Morning Routine: What to Eat & When to Wake Up
⏱️ Marathon Pacing Strategy: Why Starting Slower Leads to a Stronger Finish
🏁 Post-Race Recovery: What to Do After a Marathon

From laying out your kit to pacing and fuelling right, this episode walks you through race day step-by-step - so you can stay calm and run your best race.

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⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 Marathon race day walkthrough
01:39 Day before the race: shakeout & prep
06:08 Carb loading & pre-race nutrition
08:37 Laying out your kit & checklist
13:19 Getting to the start line & logistics
18:59 Race morning routine & breakfast
26:17 Managing nerves on the start line
31:28 Fuelling strategy during the race
38:28 Pacing strategy & race execution
44:03 Post-race recovery & what to do next