5 Hacks - Traveling To A Race - Lee Grantham

Aug 13, 2025

Intro

This is a quick summary of 5 Hacks - Traveling To A Race from Lee Grantham. It’s a great watch — we’re breaking it down so you can try the tips today. Be sure to check out the full video for all the details.

Key Points

Taper smartly: Reduce weekly mileage but keep intensity; you don’t need to carb‑load early, just eat a little more on the days right before the race.
Travel nutrition: Pack easy carbs like porridge, oats, bananas, and sweet potatoes. They’re available in most countries and keep you fueled without hassle.
Pack for race day: Put shoes, kit, Vaseline, gels, and any race‑day nutrition in your carry‑on so you never rely on checked luggage.
Pre‑race routine: Do a short “check‑off” session 3‑4 days before the race. A workout with intervals at race effort (uphill if the race is hilly) will boost your confidence and confirm you’re still sharp. This type of workout is a cornerstone of effective preparation, and you can explore more routines in our guide to Mastering Interval Training: Science-Backed Workouts and How a Smart App Can Personalize Them.
Stay low‑stress: Keep sightseeing light before the start, hydrate heavily (3‑5 L/day in hot climates), and give yourself extra travel time on race morning.

Workout Example (Taper Check‑off)

When: Wednesday (or Tuesday) before race
Structure: 3 × 10 minutes at race‑pace effort (match the gradient of the upcoming course, even on a treadmill)
Purpose: Reinforce race‑pace feel, test taper fitness, and give a mental confidence boost.

This workout is a great all-rounder, but you can tailor the intervals to your specific goal. For example, the strategies for Mastering the 10K: Proven Training Plans, Pace Strategies, and How a Smart App Can Elevate Your Performance will differ from the high-intensity bursts needed for Mastering 5K Speed: Proven Interval Strategies to Cut Minutes off Your Time.

Closing Note

Give these five hacks a try on your next race trip – adjust the food choices and the check‑off interval to match your own paces in the Pacing app. You’ll arrive fresh, fueled, and ready to enjoy both the race and the holiday. Happy travels and happy running