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Team Wicked Bonkproof World Domination! 2013: More wins at marathon+ distance, 1:09 half marathon.

Caleb M. daily coaching tip: ...

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Daily coaching tip: TWO nights before a big race is the important night, not the night before. This is the night that you want to have your big carbohydrate meal and get to sleep early with no alarm set for the following day.

Why carb load 2 nights before? First, the glycogen stores will have ample time to actually get stocked from the meal. Second, and more important to me, is you won't feel bloated on race morning from the gorge-fest.

Why go to sleep with no alarm 2 nights before? Because you're not going to sleep well (nervous energy) the night before. Write race eve off as a fitful night, but allow your body to decide how much sleep it wants to bank 2 nights before naturally.

8 months ago

  • Steve Shep
    Steve Shep
    Steve Shep

    Great insight. Thanks Coach Caleb!

    8 months ago • Like

  • Craig
    Craig
    Craig

    Just in time! Two days from 'big race'. Thanks!

    8 months ago • Like

  • Candace A.
    Candace A.
    Candace A.

    Awesome, great advice CC! What do you recommend eating the night prior, then? Standard well-rounded meal?

    8 months ago • Like

  • Caleb M.P
    Caleb M.
    Caleb M.

    @Candace: Yea, whatever. I always eat a burger and drink a beer or 2, just for tradition's sake.

    8 months ago • Like • 4 people

  • Ronnie B.
    Ronnie B.
    Ronnie B.

    Love this Tip! Tell my HS runners all the time about this one. Very good explanations on all tips I have read on your DM.

    8 months ago • Like

  • Vern M.
    Vern M.
    Vern M.

    Great tip.

    8 months ago • Like

  • Phong C.
    Phong C.
    Phong C.

    Which confuses me when races offer (day before) pre-race carbo dinners!

    8 months ago • Like

  • Cyndi C.P
    Cyndi C.
    Cyndi C.

    darn! I missed the opportunity to try this advice since I am racing (well, running) a half marathon tomorrow. Next time!

    8 months ago • Like

  • Walter K.
    Walter K.
    Walter K.

    I've never heard either of these tips but they make brilliant sense. Thanks!

    8 months ago • Like

  • Mark J.P
    Mark J.
    Mark J.

    Totally in agreement. I try to get a good nights sleep 2 days out because I know I won't sleep race night.

    8 months ago • Like

  • Taryn G.
    Taryn G.
    Taryn G.

    Thanks for this tip!!! I wish I can use it for Sundays Ultra!! But I have to be up for practice at 5am tomorrow !! :(

    8 months ago • Like

  • Joseph W.
    Joseph W.
    Joseph W.

    Good meal and a couple beers. Check. I'm already nervous about Sunday.

    8 months ago • Like

  • Griffin P.
    Griffin P.
    Griffin P.

    Great tip!!

    8 months ago • Like

  • Harris A.
    Harris A.
    Harris A.

    Wait... so youre telling me to eat AND sleep more?
    Its not easy but I guess i will make this sacrifice. ;P

    8 months ago • Like

  • Darren C.
    Darren C.
    Darren C.

    I hope you're keeping track of these for a book Caleb.

    8 months ago • Like