The Endurance Drive Podcast Episode 84: Racing Your Race, Channeling Positive Thoughts, and Processing DNFs
Jun 12, 2025
Dive into race day wisdom with practical tips on attire and gear for changing temperatures. Unpack strategies for overcoming pre-race jitters and the balance between pacing and personal intuition. Explore the vital role of carbohydrate fueling in endurance sports, paired with mindset shifts that turn negative thoughts into positive energy. Hear a candid account of battling through a DNF, the mental hurdles faced, and the lessons learned. Get inspired to channel your inner strength, whether racing or adventuring outdoors!
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Smart Layering for Race Warmth
- Start races with light, packable layers like the Patagonia Houdini jacket to manage changing temperatures.
- Use throwaway pants or gloves for pre-race warmth, especially on point-to-point courses with limited gear drop options.
Manage Race Morning Energy
- Avoid overstimulation on race morning by finding quiet spaces away from loud areas.
- Arrive closer to race start with a well-planned warmup to reduce stress and excess energy use.
Run Your Own Race, Avoid Pacers
- Generally avoid running with pacers to develop your own pacing skills and race strategy.
- Trust your body's signals and adjust pace especially on hills instead of sticking rigidly to a pacer's even splits.
