EP. 113 | The Comrades Race Week YOU Need; Nic and Davey use their previous experiences to take you through what to expect from the days leading up to race day and the big day itself.

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Making A Runner

Nic Acampora

118 episodes

6 days ago

Making a Runner is an inspiring and informative podcast that delves into the world of running. Hosted by Nic Acampora, the show features in-depth conversations with athletes, coaches, experts, and enthusiasts from various running disciplines. Each episode uncovers the personal journeys, training techniques, and mental strategies of top runners and industry professionals, sharing valuable insights for listeners at every level of their running journey. From beginners looking to take their first steps into running to seasoned athletes aiming to achieve their personal bests, Making a Runner offers practical tips, motivation, and guidance to enhance running performance and overall well-being. The podcast looks to cover a wide range of topics, including race preparation, nutrition, recovery, mental resilience, injury prevention, and the latest trends in the running world. With a warm and engaging approach plus some lekker South African 'Gees', the host create a supportive space for runners to explore the challenges and triumphs of their sport, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie. Making a Runner seeks to empower and inspire runners of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities, celebrating the joy of running and the limitless potential that lies within each individual. Whether you're an experienced marathoner or lacing up your shoes for the first time, this podcast is your go-to resource for unlocking the athlete within and making your running dreams a reality. This is how runners are made....

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EP. 113 | The Comrades Race Week YOU Need; Nic and Davey use their previous experiences to take you through what to expect from the days leading up to race day and the big day itself.

Making A Runner

49 minutes 31 seconds

2 months ago

EP. 113 | The Comrades Race Week YOU Need; Nic and Davey use their previous experiences to take you through what to expect from the days leading up to race day and the big day itself.

Davey is back on the show and with Nic they go over all you need to hear in the build up to the 2025 Comrades Down Run.

In this fun and lighthearted episode you can expect to find some golden nuggets of wisdom which are sure to help get you fully prepared for race day along with many laughs from the stories shared. They cover:

- Their own Comrades journeys and how they go to the start of this years race.

- Mental advice to overcome the difficult moments on race day.

- Seconding and on the day support

- Carbo-loading strategies

- Recovery and Sleep strategies

- Morning of the race advice

Below are some recommended episodes to further guide you and dive deeper on some of the topics discussed in todays conversation.

Mental Strength Episode (S3|E30): https://open.spotify.com/episode/7avdvgeljwlpIdWMC0EXiu?si=743fcd0e86d54cd7

Carbo Loading Episode (S3|E25): https://open.spotify.com/episode/1IU1PMHHn5QEMLTynH8Dhl?si=fcd6a0ff480145ce

We wish you the best of luck with race day and hope you found the conversation as fun and informative as we did. Remember to share this with a running buddy who needs to hear it and see you all at the start (or the finish)!