Race Day Newsletter
Epic Half Marathon 2024
It's on!
10 weeks ago you started your journey with RaceTeam Epic, now everything you have learnt is going to be put into play.
You are going to be tested on Saturday and will come up against some confronting and challenging moments, get ready to embrace these challenges. Trust the programme, we can't wait to see you cross that finish line.
Extra Mile Runners Epic Half Marathon: Saturday 31 August 2024
Please make sure you have read the race information via the information pack:
Things to think about in the lead up to race day
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Day Before
Weather and Gear
Just a reminder to check the weather forecast and be prepared for all weather, you need to be prepared for anything. Please have layers and wet weather gear on standby just in case. Be warm before the run and have dry, warm gear for afterwards.
Race Day
Saturday 31 August: The 2024 Epic Half Marathon
Meeting Point: McCormacks Bay Reserve, McCormacks Bay Road: Click here
Course Map: Click here
We have 5 x start times. By now you will know which start group you are in (see above). Please be ready to go 10mins before your start time - you must be present for the race briefing.
Warm Up!
Make sure you warm up before race start! Go for a 10min easy jog and have warm gear on while you wait around for the race to start, just keep warm. If wet, a plastic poncho from the $2 shop is a great idea, grab one just in case!
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Gear
You will be able to leave any gear/bags at the start/finish area.
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Post Race
Be Warm and Re-fuel
You will cool down pretty quickly after your race so make sure you have warm, dry gear to get changed into. Also have some good, healthy post race nutrition at the ready - hydrate and have some protein (muscle repair). Eggs, bananas, protein shakes, nuts are all good choices.
Post Race Tips
After we finish a race we are on a high and sometimes we forget to look after our bodies post race.
Here are some tips for after your race that will help you to recover as best you can:
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Have warm gear for immediately after your run
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Have some protein ready for after your run to assist with muscle repair (protein shake, banana)
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Rehydrate (preferably with water ;o))
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Stretch, legs up the wall
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Enjoy the feeling of what you have just achieved
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Celebrate!
Use good recovery strategies in the days following your race. Your body will be put under stress so it needs time to recover. Go for some walks in the week following and continue to stretch.
Post Race Doo
We want to hear your stories!
Date: Saturday 31 August
Venue: Downstairs Bar, Dux Central
Time: 5.00pm - 6.30pm
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Contact Us
If you need to contact Jo or Bevan at anytime, here are their mobile numbers:
Jo: 021 903388
Bevan: 021 869086