The Runna Podcast The Ultimate Pre-Marathon Race Guide With Anya Culling and Coach Ben
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Apr 11, 2025 Izzy Hill, a Runner app teammate training for her first marathon, shares her training journey and race-day nerves. She talks about fueling strategies, gel timing, and what to pack. Conversations cover race morning routines, mental mantras for tough miles, and immediate recovery tips. Short, practical, and relatable insights for anyone tackling 26.2 miles.
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Barcelona Half Became A Breakthrough
- Izzy ran the Barcelona half without planning a time and surprised herself with a PB, finishing in 1:32 and crying at the end.
- That race convinced her and her coaches to update her marathon target to a faster goal.
Early Mornings Built Marathon Resilience
- Izzy squeezed long runs into early weekday mornings and first‑thing Saturdays, often running in dark winter conditions before work.
- She found these tough runs were the hardest but ultimately built resilience and gratitude for race day.
Simple Pre‑Race Fueling Plan
- Do not change your diet until ~Thursday before a Sunday marathon, then increase carbs rather than drastically altering foods.
- On the day before, favour low‑FODMAP, low‑fibre choices like rice to reduce gut upset.