Race Day Simulation: How and Why to Mimic the Conditions of your Race in Training

If you’re preparing for a fall marathon or other endurance race,
then now is the perfect time to start practicing your race day.
As the temperatures cool and you hit your peak training, the
fatigue in your legs will help to simulate the feeling of racing
without actually running the full race distance. It’s super
important to mimic the conditions of your goal event to prepare
for the challenges of race day. This can help with building
confidence because you’ll know you’re ready for the big day or
you’ll know what you still need to work on. There’s a lot of
variables to consider, so we’re doing our best to cover them all.


Everything from how fast you start your race to what time you
want to wake up can be practiced ahead of time and you’ll likely
feel better prepared if you do. Coach Andie has years of
experience helping athletes conquer races of all kinds and joins
the show to share how you can feel as prepared as possible.
During the show we’ll cover everything you need to simulate your
race including:


How practicing your race conditions can improve performance?

How much of your training should be done at goal race pace?

Do you need to practice the time you plan to wake up for your
race?

How can you simulate your fueling without aid stations?

How much should you train with the shoes you plan to race in
ahead of time?



Even if you’ve been running for years, every race brings
different challenges that you can prepare for. We know race day
is fast approaching, so let’s get into what you can do to prepare
for race day.
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