I've run 13 half marathons across Europe (and one marathon) in the last 18 months. This video covers my top 15 mistakes to avoid when traveling for international marathons.
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00:00 Intro
00:05 Book Hotels in Advance
00:43 Arrive More Than 1 Day Ahead
01:25 Buy Breakfast in Advance
02:31 Energy Gels are Liquids
03:00 Bring Gels from Home
03:48 Rest Your Legs
04:44 Pack ALL Your Gear
05:39 Hydration is Key
06:11 Carbo Load
06:36 Get Your Shakeout Run In
06:54 Don't Expect Crowds
07:47 Read Race Reviews
08:42 Medical Certificates Are Your Friend
09:50 Account for Jet Lag
10:36 Find a Quiet Hotel/Hostel
Don't make these mistakes:
1) Book your hotel in advance: This one might seem obvious, but when I say in advance, I mean wayyyy in advance. Large race weekends are going to add 20-30k extra tourists to the hosting city.
2) Arriving the day before a race: Give yourself enough time that if there is a major delay, you are still going to be able to pick up your bib.
3) Planning to buy breakfast morning of: It's so easy to run to a grocery store and stock up on pre-race food, and depending on where you travel restaurants may not be open (even if they say they are on Google).
4) Packing energy gels incorrectly: Energy gels are liquid, if you are flying carry on your liquids must fit in a small baggy. To help overcome this in the Paris Marathon I did plan to use a mix of energy gels and gummies.
5) Not packing energy gels at all: You might think to work the system I mentioned above by buying your energy gels in the race city. Remember the 20-30k people I mentioned above? They are planning to do the same thing. And now you have no gels, or gels you have never tested before.
6) Over Exerting Yourself Sight Seeing: I have made this mistake many times. And I will make it many more times. I do prioritize resting my legs when I arrive in a new city. But I plan to make this mistake, and I am okay with any impact it may have. If you want a PR, you will be better served resting your legs and making the conscious choice to do low walking activities.
7) Forgetting Gear: Before you head out for your long runs, take note of everything you are wearing and using and write it down. And then do it again before your next long run. Forgetting gear for an international marathon or half marathon can be the absolute worst, and this is not a mistake you want to make.
8) Not Hydrating: Traveling can be difficult on your body, especially when it comes to staying hydrated. Planes are especially bad for dehydration, so make sure you take extra care to stay hydrated before your destination marathon.
9) Proper carbo-loading: The same can be said for carbo loading. It can be tricky to properly carbo load when you are in a foreign city and consuming a diet different from what you are used to.
10) Skipping a shakeout run: After being cramped in a plane, your body will want to stretch. Take the chance to explore the city you have traveled to and grab a shake out run.
11) Expecting large crowds: The US is known for its crowds at races, but that is not the norm in many places in Europe. The Netherlands and UK will have crowds, but a lot of other countries will not have anyone.
12) Not reading reviews: If you're feeling brave, take the race organizers word for how something will go. But if you are feeling realistic make sure to read reviews on the course and the organization. Some organizations behind major European races (hello Lisbon...) are actually very disorganized.
13) Not getting a medical certificate: All marathons and half marathons in France need medical certificates. And there are several other races across Europe that like to request them. Make sure you are reading all the fine print when you sign up to ensure you are able to get your certificate signed by a doctor.
14) Not adjusting to jet lag: Jet lag can be a killer, especially when it is coupled with a normal anxiety about running an international race. Add a few days pre-race to make sure you have adjusted.
15) Not getting a quiet hotel: Finding a good hotel or hostel is crucial before your race. If you are planning to stay in a hostel, I recommend booking a Pod Hostel, and also making earplugs.
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