Countdown To Dopey - Race Day! Be Present, Run the Mile You’re In

Race day is finally here. In Race Day of the Countdown to Dopey, Coach Jill Bartholomew offers calm, grounding guidance for athletes standing on the brink of the first start line of the Dopey Challenge. Whether you’re listening on the bus, in the corrals, or the night before, this episode is a reminder to breathe, stay present, and trust the work you’ve done. This episode covers: How to calm race-day nerves and channel excitement productively Why today’s 5K should be viewed as a warm-up for the days ahead How to manage humidity, weather, crowds, and unpredictable conditions Why comparison, bragging, and other runners’ confidence don’t matter How to respond when miles feel hard, boring, or uncomfortable Why running the mile you’re in matters more than thinking ahead How to adjust pacing without judgment if things feel harder than expected Why presence, patience, and trust are the most important race-day skills Race day isn’t about perfection or proving anything. It’s about showing up, staying present, and moving forward one mile at a time. You earned this moment — now it’s time to experience it. 🎧 Race Day of the Countdown to Dopey — listen now and step confidently onto your first start line.