Follow This Checklist For Your Next Marathon (Or First!)

Running your first marathon this fall? Michael Doyle, Alex Cyr and Katelyn Tocci put together a complete race-week checklist, covering what to do and what to avoid before, during and after your marathon debut. They cover how to taper without losing your mind, carb loading and hydration, how to get through the expo, race-morning routines and logistics, pacing strategy (including why elite marathoners often run their slowest 10K first), fueling, and what to plan for after you cross the finish line.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
05:35 Chicago Marathon Week Events + Toronto Live Shows
17:00 Listener Question: My Coach Won't Give Me a Marathon Plan
43:03 First Marathon Checklist: Race Week, Race Morning & Race Day
1:17:06 Wrap Up

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