302. Taming Race Day Nerves: How to Channel the Butterflies

Run4PRs · Sep 17, 2025 · 48m

You know the feeling. Your heart rate’s already elevated before you’ve even warmed up. Your stomach feels off. You start second-guessing everything—your training, your pacing plan, your breakfast… all of it.

Let me start by saying this: nerves are normal. In fact, they’re a sign that you care. The goal today is not to get rid of the nerves, but to learn how to channel them.

First, let’s talk about where these nerves come from. Your body’s just doing what it’s designed to do—preparing for a challenge. It’s a mild fight-or-flight response: adrenaline kicks in, your senses are heightened, your…