The Daily Edge brothers share strategies to prepare both mentally and physically for race day, offering practical advice for overcoming race anxiety and achieving peak performance.
• Mental preparation is crucial for race success, with less overthinking often leading to better performance
• Excessive pre-race research and stress can leave you mentally exhausted before you even start
• Race anxiety naturally diminishes with experience and exposure to more races
• "Mental tapering" before a race can be just as important as physical tapering
• Fueling strategy requires practice during training—never try anything new on race day
• Taking gels every 6 miles (approximately 45 minutes) alternating with water and electrolyte drinks
• The difference between a "good day" and "bad day" performance is often much smaller than you think
• Finding purpose beyond personal achievement provides deeper motivation during tough moments
• Training in adverse conditions prepares you better than always seeking ideal circumstances
• For shorter races like 5Ks, warming up properly (15-20 minutes plus strides) is essential, especially for runners over 35
• Racing with others or for a cause can help you dig deeper than you would for yourself