Last Minute Marathon Racing Tips www.corporateactive.com #hotweathermarathon #marathon

1. CORNERSTONE ON
DEMAND
CLOUDRACERS!!!
Adventures on the Road:
Your Journey to the Marathon!

2. Have Fun!

3. SOME LIKE IT HOT!
 Hot Weather Tips
 Wear hat, sunblock (but not on forehead), sunglasses, bandana
 Drench hat, bandana, shirt in water/ice at aid stations
 Ice/water on pulse points (back of
 neck, elbows and knees)
 Take salt tablets if needed
 (available at medical stations or
 carry with you)
 Bodyglide on feet (do NOT put
 bandaids on feet)
• Adjust your pace!

4. PLANNING- NUTRITION/HYDRATION
 RACE DAY BREAKFAST
 Plan what you will eat and have it ready the night before
 You may be awake more hours than usual
 HYDRATE ALL WEEK
 Drink plenty of water and sports drinks
 Stop drinking 30 min-1 hour before race
 NOTHING NEW
 Don’t eat all the freebies at the Expo!
 Eat normal amount this week
 Eat same foods you’ve eaten during training

5. PLANNING- CLOTHES AND GEAR
 Your body will feel 15 degrees warmer than air
temperature.
 Weather will be 88/64 and partly cloudy
 Disposable Clothes
 Buy at thrift store or use any old clothes
 Especially gloves and hat (buy at 99 cents
 or hardware store)
 Can keep on until you’re warmed up and
 then dispose
 Remember Accessories
 Body glide, nip guards, sunblock, sunglasses, hat etc.

6. RUNNING/WALKING MAN/WOMAN
 Set out your “Running/Walking Man/Woman”
 Include underclothes
 Attach race number
 Put Gu/Gel/Shots etc. in pockets
 Accessories
 Body glide/Nip guards
 Sunglasses/Hat/Sunblock
 Hydration bottle/belt

9. PLANNING- SPECTATORS/ RUNNING
PARTNERS
 Plan a race strategy with your running partners
 Will you stay together for the entire race?
 Plan ahead for your friends and family
 Where will they see you? Check
 website for road closures.
 Which side of the street will you be on?
 Will you carry your phone?
 Where will you meet after the race?

10. RACE DAY
 You probably won’t sleep much the night before
 Rest and relax this week.
 Don’t eat or drink anything new
 You may need slightly more breakfast
than usual if you’re awake for more hours.
 Port-o-Potties are your friend!
 Get in line as soon as you arrive
 at the start.
 Go, then get back in line and go again!
 Port-o-Potties at every mile after each
 water stop.

11. THE RACE
 Follow your race plan
 DO NOT GO OUT TOO FAST!
 Position yourself near the pace leader.
 Wear your disposable clothes as long as possible
 Throw them off whenever you warm up.
 Aid Stations:
 Water and Gatorade every mile.
 Clif Shot Energy Gels at miles 12 and 19.
 Don’t need to actually stop or walk. Can grab cup, squeeze to make a
spout and pour into your mouth.
 Don’t need to drink at every station.
 Drench hat in water, pour water over your head and on your
pulse points.

12. LAST MINUTE DETAILS
 BAG CHECK:
 Check a bag at the start and it will be transported to the finish.
 Must use clear bag given to you at the Expo.
 Can give us a bag with clean clothes to bring to the after party
at Makai.
 CSOD BUS DEPARTS: 5am (Full /1st Half Marathon)
7am (2cd Half Marathon)

13. You are prepared!
You are ready!!
YOU ARE UNSTOPPABLE!!!

14. Marissa@corporateactive.com
646-996-6032