Athletic Ascent
Race-day kit and routine checklist
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1The night before
- Spikes / racing shoes and trainers
- Club vest and shorts, plus a warm spare layer
- Spike pins and a pin key
- Pinned race number (if issued)
- Filled water bottle and a simple snack
2Race morning
- Normal breakfast, eaten at the usual time
- Travel to arrive with the full warm-up window
- Check in / collect number
- Warm up to the coach's plan
- Report to the start with time to spare
3After
- Cool down, rehydrate, change into dry kit
- Note how it felt for the weekly review
A calm, well-packed morning is worth more than any last-minute advice — your athlete just needs to race.