The countdown to race day is officially on! With just a few weeks until my first ultra marathon, I'm overthinking the final challenges of training, including obsessive concern about my big toes. I have nailed down my race-day gear, with two pairs of chafe-free shorts and soft, comfy shirts and gratitude that I bought a different vest because not all hydration vests are created equal. I share my hopefully practical advice for fellow new ultramarathon runners, pat myself on the back for testing every piece of gear before race day, and celebrate the support and wisdom from the more experienced running community. With one last big training week ahead before tapering begins, excitement, nerves, and anticipation build toward my ultimate goal: showing up healthy, enjoying the day, and crossing the ultra finish line in one piece.

How I Procrastinate

• Sleep with Rock Stars, the Gen X Sleep Podcast
• Country Fried Rock, Podcast Archives from 2009-2020
• Music Playlists
• Support This Podcast
• Dive Bar Music Club, the Low Key, High Taste Happy Hour for Music Nerds

Chapters

• 00:15 - Training Challenges: The Struggles with My Toes
• 01:47 - Training Gear and Outfit Selection
• 02:46 - Preparing for the Race: Gear and Strategies
• 04:04 - Choosing the Right Running Vest
• 06:07 - Preparing for Race Day

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