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🎙️ Marathon Gear & Pre-Race Jitters: What You Really Need to Know! IDKR Podcast | Episode 152

April 06, 2025 • Lewis Hayden and Mitch Brouwer • Season 4 • Episode 152

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📦 What's in your race day bag? In this episode of the I Don’t Know Running Podcast, Lewis and Mitch dive deep into the essential marathon gear every runner needs and get real about the pre-race jitters we all feel—yes, even seasoned marathoners! From shoes and socks to nipple guards and positive self-talk, we’re covering it all (with the usual laughs and randomness, of course).

🎯 Whether you’re prepping for your first marathon or your fifteenth, we’ve got tips to help you feel more confident, calm those nerves, and avoid common mistakes (like forgetting band-aids at the start line 😬).

👟 Topics include:
- Race day gear checklist (what to pack & why it matters)
- Apparel & weather prep
- Fuel & hydration must-haves
- Managing race day nerves without going full self-help guru
- Why rituals (and matching outfits) do help

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