Race Day Tips Archives - The Mother Runners https://www.themotherrunners.com/category/run-training/race-day-tips/ Watch us fly. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:12:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.themotherrunners.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/cropped-themotherrunners_logo_web_test3-1-150x150.jpg Race Day Tips Archives - The Mother Runners https://www.themotherrunners.com/category/run-training/race-day-tips/ 32 32 The Pros and Cons of Disney Races https://www.themotherrunners.com/the-pros-and-cons-of-disney-races/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-pros-and-cons-of-disney-races https://www.themotherrunners.com/the-pros-and-cons-of-disney-races/#respond Sat, 13 Jul 2024 08:37:47 +0000 https://www.themotherrunners.com/?p=12881 Running Disney races is a magical experience filled with fun and friendships. But the experience comes at a cost and a very early wake-up call. Learn all the pros and cons of runDisney races. Runners have this uncanny ability to romanticize anything with a run. The beach? Let’s make it better with a run! The ... Read more

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]]> https://www.themotherrunners.com/the-pros-and-cons-of-disney-races/feed/ 0 2 Weeks vs. 3 Weeks: How Long Should You Taper for a Marathon? https://www.themotherrunners.com/2-weeks-vs-3-weeks-how-long-should-you-taper-for-a-marathon/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2-weeks-vs-3-weeks-how-long-should-you-taper-for-a-marathon https://www.themotherrunners.com/2-weeks-vs-3-weeks-how-long-should-you-taper-for-a-marathon/#respond Mon, 01 Apr 2024 08:46:18 +0000 https://www.themotherrunners.com/?p=11959 How long to taper for a marathon is a question many marathoners grapple with as it can be highly individual based on training background, volume, and genetics. Yet, research shows a 3-week marathon taper works best for most recreational runners.

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]]> https://www.themotherrunners.com/2-weeks-vs-3-weeks-how-long-should-you-taper-for-a-marathon/feed/ 0 Half Marathon PR Pacing Strategy + Half Marathon Pace Chart https://www.themotherrunners.com/half-marathon-pr-pacing-strategy-half-marathon-pace-chart/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=half-marathon-pr-pacing-strategy-half-marathon-pace-chart https://www.themotherrunners.com/half-marathon-pr-pacing-strategy-half-marathon-pace-chart/#respond Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:18:36 +0000 https://www.themotherrunners.com/?p=12038 A successful half marathon pacing strategy involves going out slower than your race pace so you don’t burn out too quickly. These pro half marathon pacing tips and half marathon race pace chart will help you nail your next half marathon PR. The half marathon is one of the most popular distances. It’s challenging but ... Read more

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]]> https://www.themotherrunners.com/half-marathon-pr-pacing-strategy-half-marathon-pace-chart/feed/ 0 10 Turkey Trot Tips to Start a Thanksgiving Tradition https://www.themotherrunners.com/10-turkey-trot-tips-to-start-a-thanksgiving-tradition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=10-turkey-trot-tips-to-start-a-thanksgiving-tradition https://www.themotherrunners.com/10-turkey-trot-tips-to-start-a-thanksgiving-tradition/#respond Sat, 09 Mar 2024 09:56:00 +0000 https://www.themotherrunners.com/?p=10567 It is almost Turkey Trot Time! Turkey trots are a time-honored Thanksgiving Day tradition. In my mind, they are the PERFECT way to kick off a day of relaxation and indulging (of course, that is, unless you are cooking for everyone). I love the vibe of Turkey Trots. They are low-key, celebratory, and fun for ... Read more

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]]> https://www.themotherrunners.com/10-turkey-trot-tips-to-start-a-thanksgiving-tradition/feed/ 0 What to Wear for a Cold 5K https://www.themotherrunners.com/what-to-wear-for-a-cold-5k/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-to-wear-for-a-cold-5k https://www.themotherrunners.com/what-to-wear-for-a-cold-5k/#respond Thu, 07 Mar 2024 20:45:40 +0000 https://www.themotherrunners.com/?p=12004 Running a cold 5k can be confusing and challenging. Dressing in moisture-wicking layers and running by effort over pace, plus having more than one goal, can help you run your best on race day. The winter season can be long and challenging. Unexpected weather patterns, false springs, snow and ice: it is all a recipe ... Read more

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]]> https://www.themotherrunners.com/what-to-wear-for-a-cold-5k/feed/ 0 Carb Loading Before a Marathon: How to Nail Your Nutrition https://www.themotherrunners.com/how-to-carbo-load-for-a-marathon-or-half-marathon/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-carbo-load-for-a-marathon-or-half-marathon https://www.themotherrunners.com/how-to-carbo-load-for-a-marathon-or-half-marathon/#respond Thu, 07 Mar 2024 10:30:00 +0000 https://www.themotherrunners.com/?p=7805 Your body’s primary source of fuel for running comes from carbohydrates which are stored as glycogen in the body. The trouble is this source is limited to about 120 minutes of exercise. Runners who run long distances such as a marathon or half marathon need to carb load to maximize their fuel stores to run ... Read more

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