Your Ultimate Marathon Race Day Guide | A Complete Run-Through 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 episode is your complete marathon race day guide. We cover how to prepare, what to eat, how to pace, and how to stay in control so you can avoid common mistakes and enjoy the experience.

Ben and Anya share practical coaching tips and personal routines, breaking down exactly what to do (and what not to do) so you can arrive at the start line feeling calm - 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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