Learn how fuel for the big day, get ready for the bus to Hopkinton, and master the course from a 2:10 marathoner.
is a big part of the pre-race routine. Usually, you would have your coffee first thing in the morning about 60 to 90 minutes before your long run or early marathon start, which is perfect physiologically. However, with a late start, having your prerace coffee four to six hours before the race may mean the effects of the caffeine are wearing off when you really need it. I suggest having a small amount of coffee or caffeine in the morning to keep your normal routine and gently wake you up.
during workouts and long runs, you can be confident running slightly faster–5 to 15 seconds per mile–in those initial downhill miles. If you haven’t specifically trained extensively for downhill running, then just relax the first few miles and enjoy hitting your target pace without having to put much effort in. For everyone, the first five miles should be enjoyable. The downhills make it easy, and there will be plenty of people around you that you can draft behind if there’s a headwind.
These moments of large crowds are great opportunities to experience how confidence can enhance your running performance. Have the mindset that all these people out there came specifically to watch you; put on a show for them. Run with your best form, look relaxed, and make it look like running a marathon isn’t even hard for you. This will especially apply to the Newton hills. Many people assume the Newton hills are hard, so get excited for that stretch between miles 16 and 21.
As you get over Heartbreak Hill, you really get to have some fun. If you’re feeling good, you can run fast on the gentle downhill all the way to the finish. The crowds will be loud and energizing the whole time. As you run by, you may hear a few murmurs of “wow, how are they running so fast after 23 miles.”There’s a good chance you’ll face some mental and physical challenges in the last miles. That’s okay! Know yourself and motivate yourself to the finish.
At some point in the last mile, take some time to soak in the experience. Despite whatever you may be feeling, let the joy of this incredible experience spur you to a fast finish. When you finish, you will likely be exhausted, and it may take forever to find your family as you limp around feeling cold. But enjoy all of it and let yourself fully feel every feeling. You’ll remember it forever.
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