
Race Day
Information & Advice for your best 13.1 or 26.2 ever!
Where to Cheer!
Come out and cheer on our WCRR Racers on Race Day
Date
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Sunday, October 24, 2021
Time
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Race Starts at 6:45 AM
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Times listed below are only estimates
Pace | Mile 8 | Mile 13.1 | Mile 21 | Mile 26.2 |
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8 | 7:49 AM | 8:29 AM | 9:33 AM | 10:14 AM |
9 | 7:57 AM | 8:42 AM | 9:54 AM | 10:40 AM |
10 | 8:05 AM | 8:56 AM | 10:15 AM | 11:07 AM |
12 | 8:21 AM | 9:22 AM | 10:57 AM | 11:59 AM |
14 | 8:37 AM | 9:48 AM | 11:39 AM | 12:51 PM |
17 | 9:01 AM | 10:27 AM | 12:42 PM | 2:10 PM |
Location
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Marathon Cheer Station: Mile 21 in Fashion Valley on Friars Rd behind P.F. Changs.
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Directions: I-8 to Hotel Circle North into Camino de la Reina heading East. L on Avenida del Rio, veer right and turn into mall shopping center and drive past Bloomingdales, park closest to Friars Rd near PF Changs.
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Half/Full Marathon Cheer Station: Mile 2.5 & Mile 8.25: Caffè Calabria, 3933 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104 (Near University & 30th Ave).
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Directions: Take I-805 to University. OR from the south go through Golden Hilll and filter north along 30th or 32nd.
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4 AM COASTER Train on Oct 24 (click for info)
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Map link from Santa Fe Train Station to where Uber/Lift can drop you off near the START at 6th Ave & Juniper Rd​
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Race Route
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Leave EARLY for the race because traffic will likely be bad!
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Getting there early will help you remain calm before the race.
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Give yourself plenty of time to get to START line (& port-a-potty lines)
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Meet Teammates adjacent to Corral 4 where the crowds are lighter.
What to Wear
Clothes
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Don’t wear new clothes on race day; wear your WCRR shirt & uniform you’ve trained in
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Pin your bib number on your WCRR shirt the night before
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Lay your clothes out (including shoes & socks) the night before
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Put chip on your shoe (if used) the night before
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Remember your sunglasses, hat & sunscreen
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GPS Watch - charge ahead of time!
Pack these extras for your Bag
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Towel, shirt, sweatpants, socks, flip flops (for after race)
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Food (bagel, banana, bar, etc.) and water
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Antacid tablets/Imodium, Tylenol, Vaseline/Body Glide, sunscreen
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Toilet Tissue
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Safety pins, pen, ID, plastic bag for wet clothes
Dressing
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“Lube” up areas prone to chafing
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Don’t overdress. If you’re warm at the start, you’re probably overdressed.
Key Prep Details
Food & Hydration
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Don’t try anything new the night before (e.g., Thai food, extra garlic)
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Hydrate well for several days leading up to the marathon (check the color of your “output”)
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Follow what you’ve been doing on your training runs. The marathon is not the time to experiment with anything new.
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If you’ve been using gel in your training, go ahead and use it in the race, Otherwise don’t use it now!
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Stay hydrated with H20 & electrolytes. It’s a good idea to drink fluid at every aid station to stay well hydrated.
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Friends/family planted on course with stuff for you (nothing new please & thank you).
Pace & Mental Prep
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Don’t start out too fast; you’ll regret it later if you do. Run the first couple miles ~15 seconds slower than your marathon pace,
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Then settle into your marathon pace and try to pick up the pace in the final miles when you know you can finish.
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Run your own race. Cut the string to training friends.
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Be prepared to modify your race plan if it is too hot out (ok to walk too)
Mental Tips
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Relax (shoulders, arms, butt kicks)
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Remember your Mantra. e.g., “I can do this” “Go-Joe-Go” “5K finish pace”
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Visualize
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Breathe
Post Race Info
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The pain goes away once you cross the finish line!
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Stay on your feet walking around for about 15 minutes to create good blood circulation.
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Get something to drink, and try and pick up something to eat right after you finish. Replenishing your body quickly will keep you from experiencing problems later in the day.
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Within an hour or so of finishing, try and eat a nutritious lunch that is high in carbohydrates and protein.
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If your stomach is ‘less than great’ after the race, warm foods (like soup) will help tremendously.
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Don’t forget to stretch & use the Stick every 2 hours after the race throughout the day so your legs recover FAST and you aren’t walking around like a Zombie! Where else?