Countdown to Dopey Day 1 focuses on the final day before the Dopey Challenge begins — and how to approach it with calm, confidence, and intention.
The day before your first runDisney start line can feel overwhelming. There’s excitement, nerves, doubt, and a strong urge to do something more. In this episode, Coach Jill Bartholomew walks through how to spend Day 1 so you arrive at the start line steady instead of stressed.
In this video, you’ll learn:
Why Day 1 is not about doing more — and how doing too much hurts execution
What to expect on race morning, including buses, security, and corrals
When a shakeout run makes sense and how easy it should actually be
Why scrolling forums and comparing plans increases anxiety
How to think about hydration without overdoing it
What foods work best the day before racing
Why limiting walking and standing protects your legs
How to approach sleep when nerves and early alarms are involved
How to set a simple execution intention for race morning
Training is complete. The work is done.
Day 1 is about letting go and arriving ready.
🎧 This episode is part of the Countdown to Dopey, a daily race-week series designed to help athletes prepare for the runDisney Dopey Challenge with confidence and calm execution.
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