@Collin_regan
Collin Regan
Austin, Texas, USA
Training tip for other runners:
-Easy miles are just as important as the hard
-Give yourself 30 minutes after every run to properly recover with rolling, stretch and ice. This does sadly mean you may need to wake up earlier
-Make it apart of your routine. It can’t be a “when I want to” hobby
-Despite making it part of the routine, have fun with it! Find friends, join clubs and explore the running community.
Race day tip for other runners
-SLEEP try your best get 8 hours the full week building up
-Don’t overdue the preparation. If you are not used to rolling or icing your legs avoid excessive use the night before or day of
-If possible attempt a time trial of sorts at least a month before the race. This will race confidence and help you understand what pace is manageable
-Once the race starts, breathe breathe breathe. Stay calm, relax and find your comfortable pace.
Ryan Wojdyla
Austin, Texas, USA
Training tip for other runners:
Trust your training and the process
Race day tip for other runners
Nail your nutrition down before race day and don’t try anything new.
Kevin Petow
Austin, TX, USA
Training tip for other runners:
Listen to your body. Better to take a day off to prevent injury instead of missing weeks because of one.
Race day tip for other runners
Have a flexible pre-race routine. Do things that can be easily replicated, but allow some wiggle room for unexpected variables.
Jordan West
Waco, TX
Training tip for other runners:
Enjoy running! Take more easy days than you think you should. Incorporate other activities into your training. It will make you a better athlete and runner.
Race day tip for other runners
This is a fast course, so use the downhills to your advantage!
Matt McCurdy
Austin,TX
Training tip for other runners:
Steadily increase in volume to prevent injury and vary the workouts for fun
Race day tip for other runners
Arrive early and be in the moment
Paul Soriano
Gilbert, AZ
Training tip for other runners:
Stay consistent and disciplined if you have running goals. Results will not happen overnight. Be patient and listen to your body.
Race day tip for other runners
Have fun and enjoy the benefits of your training.
Luis Chavez
Edmond, Oklahoma
Training tip for other runners:
Get plunged in with a local running club so you can have the accountability.
Race day tip for other runners
Trust your training and visualize success.
Rohan Sharma
Austin, Texas, USA
Training tip for other runners:
Fall in love with the process, not the result.
Race day tip for other runners
Trust in your training.
Brian Wyatt
Belmont, California, United States
Training tip for other runners:
Consistency and time at intensity. Zone 2 training will only push your fitness so far
Race day tip for other runners
Avoid weaving as much as possible in first couple miles and make sure to run the tangents!
Collin Sepulveda
San Antonio TX
Training tip for other runners:
Never lose your why. If running isn’t about fun and bettering yourself why do it?
Race day tip for other runners
Nothing new on race day!!!!
Matt McWilliams
Erie, PA United States
Training tip for other runners:
Take your easy runs especially easy so you can feel good for the hard days.
Race day tip for other runners
Have a nutrition plan dialed in before race day and execute it.
Ronan O’Shea
Austin, Texas, USA
Training tip for other runners:
There’s no substitute for mileage.
Race day tip for other runners
Bring your own toilet paper.
Jim Dietz
United States
Training tip for other runners:
Enjoy the process, getting out there on a regular basis. Set seasonal goals, adjusting to the weather conditions. Look at running as a lifetime sport.
Race day tip for other runners
Warm up a few miles, get in a few strides at race pace, don’t overdress for the weather, you’ll warm up plenty during the race. Be careful of going too fast early, and finish strong!
Griffin Davis
Austin, Texas, United States
Training tip for other runners:
Try to find a training group because running with friends is the best way to run!
Race day tip for other runners
Never try anything new on race day!
Erik Hill
Austin,TX
Training tip for other runners:
if you can do double threshold training, then do it.
Race day tip for other runners
Don’t do anything that you haven’t done prior eat the same thing on all your long runs that you’re gonna eat on the day of the race.
Bill Bennett
Austin, TX, USA
Training tip for other runners:
Consistency is everything, start slowly, log miles, and build mileage with patience. Run a lot of your miles easy, remove your ego from your pace, and realize that these things take time, and that gains happen over large periods of time.
Race day tip for other runners
No changes! Prepare the same as you do for training days, also have your best music ready for your journey to the start, I recommend Shadowplay by Joy Division, Age of Consent by New Order, or 4EEVER by Clairo. A large aspect of running is the mental state as well, recognize the goals you have in mind but give yourself grace to fall short of those, at the end of the day, just finishing these things is a feat in itself worth celebrating, even if we don’t meet our goal, the process of training, following through, and completing is reward in itself.
Kyle McKinley
Oklahoma City, OK
Training tip for other runners:
Save the all-out efforts for race day. Consistency makes a runner great, and you can’t be consistent if you’re burned out or injured. I would pick 10% undertrained but feeling healthy on the start line than 1% overtrained but a little beat up every single time.
Race day tip for other runners
You’re going to hurt, but you get to decide if you suffer. The opportunity to test your limits is the reward for the months and years of training it took to get there, so don’t be afraid to embrace the pain.
Immanuel Edwards
Austin,TX
Training tip for other runners:
Consistency is key. Get great at one thing at a time rather than rushing the process.
Race day tip for other runners
Enjoy the race. This is not only a challenge, but is also a celebration of the work you have put in before and during the race.
Ian Adams
Austin, TX, USA
Training tip for other runners:
Easy days and rest days are really important for gaining the most out of your big efforts. Work hard but don’t skip on letting your body recover
Race day tip for other runners
Don’t go out too fast, better to start conservative and work into it
Kevin Petow
Austin,TX
Training tip for other runners:
Don’t be afraid to take a day off if your body is feeling banged up. You’re not gonna lose any fitness
Race day tip for other runners
Smile for the cameras
Collin Regan
Austin, TX, USA
Training tip for other runners:
1. Consistency Over Intensity: Build a solid base by running regularly at an easy pace.
2. Incorporate Speed Work: Add intervals, tempo runs, and strides to improve speed and endurance.
3. Strength Training: Focus on core and lower body to prevent injuries.
4. Recovery is Key: Prioritize rest days, sleep, and proper nutrition.
5. Progress Gradually: Increase mileage or intensity by no more than 10% per week.
Race day tip for other runners
1. Stick to Routine: Avoid trying new foods, gear, or pacing strategies.
2. Hydration & Nutrition: Practice fueling during long runs and follow the same plan on race day.
3. Pace Smart: Start conservatively and pick up the pace in the second half.
4. Gear Check: Lay out everything the night before, including bib, shoes, and snacks.
5. Warm Up: Dynamic stretches and light jogging help loosen muscles.
Swaleh Harun Keitany
Iten, riftvalley, Kenya
Training tip for other runners:
Train hard win easy
Race day tip for other runners
Discipline
Kendra Glassman
Firestone, CO 80504
Training tip for other runners:
Consistency is crucial. As a busy mom and a runner, I understand that not every training run will be perfect. However, just showing up is often the biggest challenge. If I can consistently put in the miles, I’m confident I’ll perform well on race day.
Race day tip for other runners
Have a race day plan, but stay flexible. Before the race, map out your strategy, including pacing, hydration, and nutrition. Be ready to adjust if things don’t go as expected. Trust your training and adapt as needed to stay on track.
Sara Dietz
Chicago, IL
Training tip for other runners:
Consistency is everything! Keep showing up for yourself and you’ll be surprised at how much you progress!
Race day tip for other runners
Be patient with your race and enjoy the energy of the day!
Stevi Clark
New Braunfels, TX
Training tip for other runners:
Enjoy the process and always be grateful for your ability!
Race day tip for other runners
Embrace the challenge
Dawn McElvain
Austin Texas
Training tip for other runners:
Find a friendly and supportive running group that will challenge you and keep you accountable in training.
Race day tip for other runners
Make sure you have friends and family along to course to cheer you on!
Molly Von Holten
Austin,TX
Training tip for other runners:
A few miles are better than no miles.
Race day tip for other runners
Run with joy!
Carson McVay
Austin TX, USA
Training tip for other runners:
It’s better to be consistent than to be perfect. Progress compounds if you keep showing up.
Race day tip for other runners
Trust in your training. You’ve put in the work and chosen to be here, so this is your opportunity to have fun and celebrate it!
Carmen Graves
Littleton, CO
Training tip for other runners:
Eat your veggies.
Race day tip for other runners
When things get tough, just focus on one mile at a time!
Jazlyn Villarreal
Austin,TX
Training tip for other runners:
Surround yourself with people with similar goals.
Race day tip for other runners
Enjoy the experience.
Sarah Jackson
Austin,TX
Training tip for other runners:
Keep showing up
Race day tip for other runners
Positive self talk goes a long way!
Mercy Kibarus
Iten, Riftvalley,Kenya
Training tip for other runners:
Train hard win easy
Race day tip for other runners
Don’t eat new food
