Hey team, we are so excited that our trip to NYC is soon approaching. To help you feel confident and prepared for the Half, we’ve picked some specially recorded Team Good Glow podcasts that we think will really support you in weeks ahead. We will add more podcasts to this page as the weeks go on.
First up, Jamie speaks to Running Coach Simon Connaughton, it’s a great listen, we hope you enjoy.
Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction to race day performance tips
02:29 – Banking sleep in the lead-up to race day
03:39 – Importance of gear preparation and consistency
04:51 – Morning race day organisation and checklist
06:56 – Nutrition strategies: what to eat the night before
08:21 – Carb loading: rice, sweet potatoes, and avoiding overeat
09:37 – Understanding glycogen and its role in endurance racing
11:18 – Fueling plan: gels and avoiding bonking
12:34 – When and how to take energy gels during race
15:20 – Race pacing strategies: negative splits over positive ones
23:35 – Mental strategies: distraction, mindset, and staying positive
26:49 – The benefits of smiling and simple mental tricks
28:12 – Final encouragement and race day mindset
