Blisters, Bibs, and Bathroom Lines: The Ultimate Race Day Survival Playbook

Race day is finally here, and while it’s your time to shine, it can also be full of unexpected twists and turns. From forgotten shoes to mid-race cramps, I’ve seen it all—and I’ve coached runners through it all. In this episode of Extraordinary Strides, I’m sharing the ultimate race day survival guide packed with practical tips, humorous anecdotes, and heartfelt encouragement.

We’ll dive into how to avoid common mishaps, like showing up late or overdressing, and tackle what to do when things go sideways—because let’s face it, sometimes they will. Whether it’s a blister at mile ten or the dreaded porta-potty dilemma, you’ll leave this episode ready to handle anything the race throws at you. Tune in for wisdom, laughter, and the confidence boost you need to crush your next race.

Your Fairy Runmother has you covered—now, let’s stride toward extraordinary together! 🏅✨

Chapters

• 0:01 Race Day Survival and Thriving
• 9:18 Race Day Mishaps and Solutions
• 23:16 Race Day Challenges and Solutions

Transcript

Speaker 1: 0:01

Hello, my friend, welcome back to Extraordinary Strides, where we take ordinary runners and sprinkle a little bit of magic, a whole lot of sparkle, and help you achieve truly extraordinary feats. I'm your host, coach Christine, and today I'd like to don my sparkliest fairy run mother on a little bit of race day whisper action going on, because we're going to dive into the topic that can make or break your big day. We're not talking about graduation or weddings here. We're all about race day survival. But even better yet, I want to chat about how to thrive, not just survive, on race day, because, my friend, I have been there, run that, I have the t-shirt collection to show it and I can say that along the way, I've made a few mishaps and learned from them. I've also had the privilege and honor of coaching countless runners to help them avoid or address any race day mishaps that may come your way. So, whether this is going to be your very first race as you're listening to this, or maybe you're on your hundredth, I think this is the episode you're going to want to bookmark and keep it in your back pocket, definitely share with your friends, because we're going to talk about everything that could potentially go a little sideways, how to avoid it, but even more so if you can't avoid it, how to handle it like the champion that you are. So grab your coffee, or maybe this is a great time to snag that foam roller. I know you promised that you're going to get some more mobility action going on. Whatever helps you relax.

Speaker 1: 1:27

Let's get into the nitty gritty details of avoiding race day disasters and conquering them when they invariably show up. All right, my friend, let's start with this. We're going to go from the very beginning to the very end. So we're going to chat about all of the things that might happen before you even tone up to that start line. I'm talking about those early race nerves, the panicking, panic or the tiny things that can spiral out of control if you're not ready. So the first thing that comes to mind is the possibility of late arrival to the start line. Now, if you've ever woken up in a cold sweat, panicking because your alarm didn't go off, or you're worried that your alarm is not going to go off so you don't get much shut eye that night before, you're going to look at avoiding it by setting at least two alarms one on your phone Always great to have an old school one as well, if you have one handy, and if you're staying at a hotel, if you're staying out of town, ask the front desk to also do a wake-up call. Set as many as you possibly can, especially if you are a little bit harder to wake up. You're going to want to set them even a little earlier than you normally would. Give yourself some snooze time in case you do hit that snooze button.

Speaker 1: 2:38

I'd like you to plan to arrive to your race at least one to two hours early. I know that sounds obnoxiously early. Trust me, I would love that extra shut-eye myself. But come on, you have been training for months. This is not the day that you want to get in just 15 extra minutes. It's not worth it. You'll wake up, you'll get moving and grooving, you'll feel fantastic and you'll feel so much better knowing that you're not rushing around. Now, that's the best way of avoiding it Planning things out, making sure that you know where you're going, if you're parking where you're parking, how to get to the start line, the corral.

Speaker 1: 3:14

Scoping everything out the day before is fantastic, or mapping it out. But let's say that things collide and you're not able to avoid showing up late. Well, if you are running late. Take a deep breath. Just prioritize getting into your corral, getting to that start line. Skip the extras. This may be a time where you're going to have to skip the Porto Potties. You may have to skip some of those pre-race selfies.

Speaker 1: 3:41

Just getting yourself to that start line is really the most important part. Do not try to run your fastest mile on the way to the start line. Do know that a majority of races, your start time on your bib goes when you actually cross the start line. So if you are a little bit later, that's okay. Check with each individual race. There are some races that close off the start line, but generally it's a little bit later than you would expect. So if you're in a bigger race that has later corrals and you're not able to get into your corral, no big deal. Just get into the corral that's on its way in to the start line, or even if they've already taken off, I am sure if you talk to a race official you're going to be able to make it through that start line, depending on how late you are. For the record, I have truly been there run that met a girlfriend for a run at A1A Fort Lauderdale. We were about 15 minutes late to the start line and it was one of the most fun races I have ever had. So if it happens, try not to stress too much about it. It's all about making memories and enjoying the journey.

Speaker 1: 4:46

Now the next one on this list is forgetting something that's really important. Oh, I've been there, done that as well. If you guys remember my conversation about Tokyo where I stripped off my throwaway layer and my fuel was inside my throwaway layer, it happens Sometimes you forget your gear or your fuel or your hydration, whatever it is that you had planned happens Sometimes you forget your gear or your fuel or your hydration, whatever it is that you had planned. Let me tell you, the best way to avoid it is to use that checklist. Hint, hint, I have a runcation packing checklist that also helps with making sure you have everything that you need for race day. You can shoot me a text message, give me your email and I'll make sure to send it your way.

Speaker 1: 5:23

But also, just doing a little run through the night before is always great to have and knowing that you have your essentials. As long as you have your essentials, mainly your shoes, your socks, you got some kind of clothing on and your bib and you are going to make it. It may not be ideal if you forgot something, but it's not the worst thing ever. Now let's address it. Let's say it does happen. Well, if you find out earlier rather than later and this is a runcation again you're gonna definitely want to head to the expo or to your local running store, even ask some of the runners in the area. Generally, runners are incredibly generous and will point you in the right direction. Who knows, they may even have an extra or two. But if that is not possible and it's actually race day and you figured out that something has been lost or forgotten, just do the best with what you have. Learn for the next time. I can guarantee you that I no longer keep my fueling and my extra layers. Keep it on my person. So it's again, it's a learning lesson. This is the beautiful thing about running. It's not always gonna be perfect, it's not always going to be ideal, but we're gonna learn how to adapt and still make our goals.

Speaker 1: 6:37

The next one on this list is something that you cannot control, no matter how much you wish you could, which is the weather, and the weather may be completely not anything that you trained for, you are. It's maybe even incomprehensible. Maybe it's much colder than you trained for, or it's raining, or it's much hotter than you're prepared for. Just know that this is one of those situations where you can't avoid it. You really just can address it. And how are you going to address it, my friend? You're all about those layers, truly layers, hacking for all of the weather that you can possibly imagine that is capable of happening on a race day and then addressing it the night before with again either trying to dress for the weather you should expect for the entirety of the race or having layers to keep you warm all the way from that starting curl that you can shed along the way as you warm up.

Speaker 1: 7:35

Now, specifically, if you're getting in too much colder weather than you are expecting to have, I cannot stress enough, especially for these races like run Disney or world marathon majors, where you're standing around for hours before you get in to the start line you must keep yourself warm and comfortable. This is where throwaway layers are going to come super in handy. Do not care about how silly you may look, my friend. So going to discount stores. You may look, my friend. So going to discount stores, getting things on clearance just to keep you nice and warm, or even Goodwills or consignment shops or thrift stores and getting everything that you can to stay comfy and shedding along the way when you get to that start line. A couple of things that you should also consider having are maybe hand warmers, or if you have a mylar blanket or a trash bag or that's the only thing that you were able to find because you weren't able to pack or buy any of those throwaway layers, knowing that they may not be the warmest but they will help. Also, kind of just letting the individuals around you kind of help provide a little bit of additional heat in those corrals because of all of those packed bodies will come in handy to keep you warm and knowing that your first mile may feel a little bit stiffer until you are able to warm on up. Now, on the opposite side of things, if it is really hot, really warm, just take into consideration again that you have to pull back your pacing, you have to pull off those layers, and that's where it's all about making sure that you have to pull back your pacing, you have to pull off those layers, and that's where it's all about making sure that you are safe and capable of getting in that entire race without injury or health issues. So taking that into account.

Speaker 1: 9:18

The next one on the list is the inevitable long lines at those port-a-potties. Now, the best way to avoid it is to go early. Remember, you're there early anyway. So going as soon as you arrive and then making sure to get into line at the port-a-potty before you go into your starting corral as well. Some races have ingeniously thought that through and have some Port-au-Potty's available in corrals. Those are usually found at the larger ones, but if not, trying to go before you get into your starting corral is definitely helpful. There's usually somewhere a Port-au-Potty that maybe doesn't have as long of lines. Usually it's a little bit further away from when you first come into that running area, that running corral area. So just take into account also asking the volunteers that are there if they know where some of the other porta potties are at.

Speaker 1: 10:14

And then again going back to not worrying too much about being late to your race. It's about being comfortable when you start running and racing. So taking that into account, if the worst happens and you're not able to use a porta potty before you get out into the actual race course it is what it is, my friend. So you take time, try to scope out those porta potties that are actually out on the course and finding the ones that have the shortest lines out on the course and finding the ones that have the shortest lines, also packing accordingly, knowing that as you get further into your race it's a possibility they won't be as equipped with toilet paper or hand sanitizer. So packing those on your person is always good to have. Just again, keep you comfortable and sanitary for that racing day.

Speaker 1: 11:03

Now this is where I'm going to take a quick note for us ladies that are potentially have our monthly visitor who wants to come along and join us for our big race day. This is where I am going to say that tracking definitely comes in handy, but knowing that, again, tracking isn't always accurate. It can potentially have a few days here or there that's missed or potentially just maybe the stress from training has caused your period to shift. So, taking that into account and being prepared that if it does happen somewhere along in your training, the best way to avoid having that kind of mishap in terms of not being prepared is that in your training somewhere along the way, is figuring out what products work best for you. Do remember that earlier on, both Coach Shelby and I did our review of racing on your period and what best products At that time? Definitely, coach Shelby discussed period underwear and I will say that I concur. Since then I would say those are your best friends.

Speaker 1: 12:05

If you're like me and possibly perimenopause I never know when my period is going to start now and those come in handy. So I have a couple of pairs just in case. Always pack them at this point for race weekends Because, again, I feel like I'm always surprised by my monthly visitor. I want to reiterate a few other items to keep you feeling as comfortable as possible. If you need to address it because it has shown up, you're going to want to also pack flushable wipes. I usually put them in a Ziploc bag or hand sanitizer again, just so that you're able to address that in the porta potty and have everything you need to feel as comfortable If you do not want to use period underwear. Whatever your products are again in a Ziploc bag a Ziploc sandwich bag, very helpful to keep it dry, so you can access it. Also knowing there are certain OTC products that you can use to help with cramps or fatigue, but being mindful about how your body reacts to those things. But being mindful about how your body reacts to those things. And also, I want to reiterate that our bodies are generally at their strongest from a hormone perspective for race day. So it's not an automatic disqualifier as long as you're able to address it in a way that works best for you.

Speaker 1: 13:20

Now going back to bathroom. Invariably there are some times, especially when we're a little extra nervous, where there may be some GI distress. So, again, this is where I cannot stress enough having and packing some additional toilet paper in Ziploc bags or some of those flushable wipes in Ziploc bags, just in case. And I know a lot of runners and racers have found great comfort in taking a preventative Imodium. I personally am not a huge fan for me and my system. So this is where, again, super important to know your body and what works best for you. So, keeping that in mind, one of the best ways I feel like you can try to help avoid the issues of GI distress is fueling mistakes.

Speaker 1: 14:04

So, week of, and especially the day of in the morning, of avoiding anything that you do not know how it will settle in your stomach. So stick to the foods that you've trained with and do very much. Take and pack fuel for your corral. If you're going to be sticking around there for a very long time, aim for something that's easy to digest, that you know, that works well for your stomach. But again, if your stomach is upset, slow your pace. Sip some water, and this is where a little pack of ginger chews may help. They always help settle my stomach.

Speaker 1: 14:39

Okay, so we've made it to the start line and I feel like you have avoided all the disasters or you've been able to successfully address them. There's a few others, like what I experienced again in Tokyo, where I couldn't actually find where my corral was at. Getting there early helped. Thankfully, I did end up sprinting, but that's the story for another time. Again, things will come up Trying to keep your cool, taking deep breaths, knowing that you're there to celebrate all of the miles that you put in during your training season. So taking it with a grain of salt and maybe packing your salt caps as well, especially if it's a hot run.

Speaker 1: 15:18

Let's talk about pacing issues, because this is a big one for a lot of us. You're excited. I mean. There's tons of adrenaline, there's tons of people around, the music's got you hyped up, you've had a little bit of caffeine and you want to sprint out of the gate like a rocket. Okay, let's avoid it. Practice that, even pacing, during your training.

Speaker 1: 15:41

But let's say you've done that and you forget that it all goes by the wayside. Done that and you forget that it all goes by the wayside. This is when setting up your GPS watch to alert you of going too fast or too slow is always beneficial. If you have not figured out how to do that on your watch or Garmin or Coros. I cannot speak highly enough of DC Rainmaker. He has an extensive blog practically reviewing and giving you tips for each and every single watch you could ever use. But again, the internet's a wonderful place, so just go out into the internet and search that. But creating that framework where your watch will beep at you if you go too fast is really helpful because you're going to address it right then.

Speaker 1: 16:26

And there right, pinky promised me that you're gonna address it as soon as your watch beeps at you that you've gone too fast and basically just slow down, take a deep breath, recover and then focus on getting right back to it, maintaining a steady effort for the remainder of the race, unless if you have a completely different strategy. We talked a little bit about it in the back of the pack racing guide. We talked a little bit about it in the back of the pack racing guide. Sometimes you have to meet certain course cutoffs. If that's the case, I completely understand. But again, having your strategy before the race is the best way to help you avoid getting to the point where you feel exhausted before you reach the finish line.

Speaker 1: 17:03

Now the next one that I see is hydration issues, and that comes from skipping those water stations because, god forbid, you don't want to slow down too much at your water station or drinking too much too fast and then feeling a little sloshy and sluggish. So again, we're going to avoid it by training with our hydration plan and executing the hydration and fueling both, because it's kind of the same thing as we've already done throughout our training. But how are we addressing it? Well, if it does happen and you're dehydrated, slow down, take small sips at the next few stations. If you're over hydrated, ease off of those fluids, back off a little bit. Make sure that you still have the electrolytes that you're replacing into your system. Let your body rebalance With your fueling. If you're low on energy, take small bites or sips of what's available and adjust your pace, and if you are feeling like maybe you're overueling and it's causing little GI distress again, just back off of it for a little bit. Maybe extend the time that you need to take your next goo gel chew, whatever it is that you've utilized that has worked for you.

Speaker 1: 18:18

The next potential mishap that happens during race day is, oh my, chafing. That's right, friends, chafing, or blisters. They definitely can make you quite uncomfortable, especially for those longer races. We know that the best way of avoiding it is utilizing body glide or a lubricant that we've tried out during our training. Whatever that may be. If you didn't, a packet, just old school Vaseline is super helpful. Wearing moisture wicking layers is very, very good.

Speaker 1: 18:50

If, by any chance, though, none of that is available and you're still chafing on the course, you're going to address it at those med and aid stations. Luckily, a majority of races are able to address this. They usually have a little bit of Vaseline on a like a popsicle stick, so please do know that's not fuel. Don't eat it. It's Vaseline for the most part, but generally you can find that at the med stations or the aid stations, so familiarize yourself where they are on the course in case you end up needing to utilize them.

Speaker 1: 19:24

I personally like to pack a little extra small, travel size body glide. Or my favorite from the summer was Mega Babe Thigh Rescue. So again getting a shout out, that's what I personally love, but there's so many wonderful ones to utilize. And do not forget to show a lot of love to your feet as well, especially if you're blister prone. And worst case scenario, don't feel shy, don't feel weird If you have to stop your race and address the chafing or the blisters by getting that lube on, maybe even taking off your socks and putting another layer on. Yes, it's going to cost you time, I know it's not ideal, but it's also not ideal to not be able to finish your race or have so much physical discomfort that it makes it difficult for you to continue running and racing. So please address it as soon as you possibly can.

Speaker 1: 20:12

Another one that definitely comes into mind, and this one is a little tougher this is where you're going to have to dig a little deeper. It's that mental fatigue. It happens. You don't want to think of it, you don't want it at top of mind, but it does happen. So best way is avoiding it by training your mind with mantras and visualization. I know you think it's woo-woo, but I'm telling you it works. And again, shout out to my race tats and Don. We had him on the podcast. He's fantastic. But even some of these really positive mantra date, like the little removable tattoos that he has, are fantastic. But you're going to address it, if it happens on race day, by focusing on one step at a time, using positive self-talk and worst case scenario texting or calling a friend, a loved one, someone who knows how much this means to you, shouting out that you need a little bit of a pep talk and a little bit of encouragement, letting them know why you're struggling, let them flood you with some positive text to remind you how incredible you are and that the finish line is all yours, as long as you keep taking one step at a time to get you there.

Speaker 1: 21:23

Now let's talk about losing some things of value, of importance, along the way. Again, I mentioned in Tokyo I stripped off my throwaway layer, had my gels and goos in it. I ended up having to use, on course, nutrition not ideal, but I made it happen. But maybe you have something that's more important, like your keys or your AirPods or anything of that sort. So, of course, we're going to try to avoid it. You're going to try to keep your valuables in a small race belt or bag, or on your person in those pockets of your leggings or your shorts. But if you do actually lose your product or whatever it is that you really would like to regain, I'm going to hate to break the news to you. Likely retracing your steps is not going to be the best way of doing it, unless if you really want to go for an ultra that day. So what you're going to do is check with lost and found post race, which is usually at the runner's information or runner's assistant tent or table, or checking if the smaller race, with the race director just putting a little call out, adding it onto the social media page of the race as well. Again, runners are incredible. If somebody picked it up, likely if know you're looking for it, they're going to be happy to return it back to you.

Speaker 1: 22:32

Now let's talk about cramping on the course and during race day. Well, of course we want to avoid it. We don't want that happening. Right, we're going to try to hydrate properly. We're going to maintain our electrolyte balance during training. However, if it does happen, we're going to stop, we during training. However, if it does happen, we're going to stop, we're going to stretch, we're going to gently massage, we're going to try to rebalance with our proper electrolytes or our salt tabs. Again, this is where those aid stations or med tents are going to come in handy and just take it one step at a time. You may have to slow your pace, you may have to be more conservative with a run-walk strategy, but continuing to just move it forward and addressing the issue, staying positive and just being flexible with maybe it's going to impact your race times, but again, you can still make it to that finish line.

Speaker 1: 23:16

This is also. I want to just drop in real quick and say this is why it's so important when you plan your strategy and your race goals that you have a A, b and C race day goal, and that's A is, if conditions are perfect, everything's flawless. B is maybe a couple of things didn't go according to plan, and C oftentimes is finishing strong, having maybe a time goal attached to C goal, but again, being really aware that not everything goes as well as we would love it to happen on race day, but knowing that we are there to celebrate again all that training that you put in. Please let's not throw away the hundreds of miles that you did to get you to that start line that will get you to the finish line, just because things did not go perfectly. Which brings me to another race day course mishap that I've heard.

Speaker 1: 24:03

Wrong turns, yeah, they happen. Sometimes the courses aren't as marked as well as we would like them to be if they're a smaller course or maybe there's just areas where people aren't really in those Hubble little groups. So if it happens and you do take a wrong turn again, this is where you have to take a deep breath. We're going to avoid it by studying the course map ahead of time and following those race markers. But if we weren't able to avoid it, you are going to try to retrace your steps here. Do know again, it's going to add a little bit of mileage to your time, but it's okay. Ask the volunteers as soon as you see them for guidance. This actually happened very recently for me at a race where they had a smaller course, did not have it marked well, and there was a little bit of confusion, even with the volunteers, as to what way we were supposed to go. So taking it all with a grain of salt and, worst case scenario, screenshotting the actual course map and utilizing it to help you get back on course If there is not a volunteer that can help point you in the right direction.

Speaker 1: 25:05

Another thing that comes up both in the corral and on the course is crowding, especially for bigger races. No matter how broad or wide the avenues may be, if there are 10,000 runners, 15,000 runners, 20,000 runners, there's gonna be some crowding. So you're gonna try to avoid it by positioning yourself appropriately in the starting corral, bringing and packing your patience Please do make sure that that's part of your checklist. But when it invariably or inevitably happens on race day, you're going to stay calm. You're going to make sure that you don't get into the position where you try to add too much mileage to your actual overall pacing by weaving in and out. That's not going to help. You Just pull it back, be a bit more conservative until you get past that crowding and then make your move when it clears out a little bit and push strong into your appropriate pacing to get you through that finish line.

Speaker 1: 26:03

Let's talk about technology and when it goes wrong I know it's very disappointing. We have all become so reliant on our GPS watches, on our Aftershock headphones, on our Gym Boss interval timers. Well, my friends, sometimes they may not show up for us the way that we would want them, or they got forgotten or left behind or not properly charged. So of course we avoid it by using that packing checklist, making sure that it's part of that packing that we put out the night before checklist, making sure that it's part of that packing that we put out the night before and making sure that it's also fully charged and tested before, especially before race day. Packing in a little extra battery, if you need to, for your gym boss interval can't hurt either, but let's address it, let's say that we didn't do any of those things and our technology is just failing us.

Speaker 1: 26:52

This is where you may want to run with a battery charger, a little slimline portable charger and, of course, the cording, the proper wires or cords that you need, or letting yourself just be in the moment, not worrying so much about pace or the GPS race strategy or your headphones, letting yourself soak in the actual race day experience, without your technology. I promise you, we've been running for hundreds, hundreds of years. Without technology, you can make it through your race day. Without it, it is harder. I definitely say that it's always good to also run naked a couple of times during your training. By that I mean not running with any of that technology that we've gotten so used to, just in case it does decide to take a turn for the worst and you have none of it to rely on. But again, knowing that, if it does, all you really need is your own mindset, your feet, to keep you moving forward one step at a time.

Speaker 1: 27:55

Okay, this next one. I'm even scared to say it. If you've been listening to the podcast for a while, you know that I don't like the next word at all. It's the dreaded I word. That's right. It happens. Sometimes it happens during our training. Sometimes it actually happens on race day.

Speaker 1: 28:11

That's where those med tents and knowing where they're at is going to become very, very important. You're going to address any potential injury with those med stations or those race day course volunteers. If anything came up on the race, we're going to try to avoid it by building strength and agility and mobility, warming up and following our training plan right. Again, pinky promise, that's what you're doing. I know you do, but in case that we do have to address it on the race day because something came up, then again, walk, stop if you have to, if the injury is severe, and check in with your aid station medical team. It's well worth it versus pushing too hard and potentially taking yourself out of the game for months, if not even longer. Now I'm not going to get into too much into all the other things that could potentially happen. Again, heat exhaustion or hypothermia or hyponatremia that's what those med stations are for. That's why they have the medical staff.

Speaker 1: 29:07

Do not be shy in seeking treatment If anything goes awry or a miss in your race day. Really, that's again, it's part of your registration cost. Take full advantage of and being smart to take care of yourself. Now the next thing that could potentially happen with our gear is that maybe and again, if you guys have been listening for a while, you know this also has happened to me maybe some of that awesome gear that we were wearing isn't quite working out during our race for For me it was the infamous pink wig as a Monsters U sorority member. Then do know that sometimes your clothing or your costumes or your attire may need to be stripped off, trying our very best to get it close to actually a garbage bag or an aid station, but if it doesn't happen, being mindful and aware of your surroundings and the race day course, if it's too crowded, not putting yourself in peril, not putting others in peril is your most important thing to factor in. Okay, hopefully you don't need this and nothing goes wrong.

Speaker 1: 30:12

But let's talk about some of the things that may come up post race. There is the possibility that you push really hard and you're starting to find that they're delaying your recovery. You're not feeling great. Afterwards Again, refueling, rehydrating, seeking medical attention if necessary. Don't be shy on doing any of those things. Plan for it. Please plan for having either a bag checked with all of your creature comfort or having someone that you love and trust at that finish line, for all those things to help you feel warm or safe or dry, taking into account any things that may have come up during the race that will help you as quickly as possible to get back to where you need to be and return your body into that comfortable maybe not so comfortable, but at least allowing you to sink in the pride of your race day.

Speaker 1: 31:01

Now, again, that is really what the most important factor is as you go into any race day. It is that celebratory lap. As I've mentioned a few times and I'm not kidding, I'm not just saying that lightly You've trained so hard, you've worked so much for this day. It may not live up to your flawless expectation or visualization of how it intended to go, but it is an experience that you're going to live through by taking the appropriate steps, and it'll create wonderful memories for you as you move through space and time and potentially tackle your next race. So I want to know from you what kind of race day mishap have you experienced? What did you do to address it right then and there, and maybe what have you done to avoid it in the future? It in the future. If you utilize that link in episode notes to send me a text, please do include your name and a way for me to contact you, because unfortunately, the text does not show that when it comes through my way. But I do want to hear from you about your race day and I'm hoping that it goes flawlessly as planned. But if not, again I'm here to support you, I'm here to encourage you and I'm here to remind you just how extraordinary you are. So don't hesitate to reach out Now.

Speaker 1: 32:21

Where can you find the Extraordinary League or your fellow Extraordinary Strides podcast, stride Collective members and listeners? Well, let me let you know that for 2025, we have got our race calendar completely stacked. Of course, first up for 2025 is going to be the Run Disney Marathon weekend. We'll be on site all four days. Would love to see you, including Expo. Also, you can find me at St Pete Distance Classic on February 9th. We'll be back to Run Disney for Princess weekend. It's always my favorite weekend, so I can't possibly imagine missing that weekend. Then you'll find us at Shamrock Weekend in Virginia Beach. Again, we're looking forward to that so very much.

Speaker 1: 33:04

We'd love to have you join. You'll find us again for the season end of Walt Disney World's season of Springtime Surprise in April. You can come join us at Pittsburgh Marathon and our Bourbon Taste team is completely full at this time. But if you would like to be on the waiting list as an alternate to run 200 miles through bourbon country in Kentucky with us in the first weekend of October, then just use that link in episode notes to send me a text. Let me know your name, how to contact you, which is usually your cell phone and your email and that you want to be on the waiting list to join the team If a slot or spot opens up.

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That is all that we officially have on the books for now, because I am still keeping my fingers crossed for the Sydney lottery that's happening in August, but also we are looking at going back to every women's marathon next year. We would love to have you join. Generally, you can always find us at Space Coast as well, and I'm sure we'll add a few other races here and there. So if you have a favorite race that you think that we should be at, feel free to reach out. We would love to join in on the fun. With that said, my friend, I want to thank you so much for joining on in listening, being part of this incredible community, because truly you are extraordinary. So until next time, keep striding, keep smiling and remember, no matter what comes your day on race day. You've got this. Thank you you.