Countdown To Dopey Day 10: runDisney Dopey Travel & Logistics - Plan Early, Race Calm

Day 10 – Travel & Logistics: Plan Early, Race Calm As runDisney Marathon Weekend approaches, most race-week stress has nothing to do with running — it comes from logistics. In Day 10 of the Dopey Countdown, Coach Jill Bartholomew explains why travel planning, packing early, and reducing last-minute decisions play a critical role in energy management and race-week calm. Stress isn’t just mental — it shows up physically through poor sleep, extra walking, decision fatigue, bloating, and increased fatigue, all of which can impact performance. This episode walks Dopey athletes through practical logistics considerations, including arrival timing for expo, planning for unpredictable Florida weather, race shoe selection, nutrition availability, transportation strategies, and why every unnecessary decision drains valuable physical and mental energy. Key takeaways include: Why logistics are part of race execution How stress and decision fatigue impact performance What to pack early to reduce race-week anxiety Shoe strategy across multiple race days Travel and transportation tips for runDisney race mornings Why hope is not a strategy — and planning is This episode is a reminder that logistics don’t need to be perfect — they just need to be prepared. Planning early allows you to conserve energy, stay calm, and focus on executing your races.