NYC Marathon – 7-Day Pre-Race Visualization Plan
Hey, NYC Marathoner! Let's build your mental strength for the big race.
👏👏 You've already put in the hard work. Now, it's time to rest your body, shake off nerves, and stay locked-in by mentally preparing for the race ahead.
7-Day Pre-Race Visualization Plan
Custom plan made for you by Kairo's performance experts
1 visualization exercise per day for 7 days. Train with your mind as you head into race day.
Short audio sessions that guide you through the exact moments you'll experience during the race.
On-demand feedback. Text with Kairo's experts and get your plan adjusted to better meet your needs.
Sample Race Prep Visualizations
Click below to listen to a sample visualization. Get Kairo's 7-Day Pre-Race Visualization Plan to get your custom visualizations for the NYC Marathon.
The Starting Call
Relive the moment you crossed the finish line — the surge of pride, relief, and joy that came with it. Anchor that feeling so you can return to it anytime you need motivation. Personalize this visualization.
Pushing Through The Wall
Every runner hits a wall. This visualization helps you rehearse that moment (the fatigue, the doubt) and practice pushing through it with strength and confidence. Personalize this visualization.
Get Back On Pace
Pacing is everything. Rehearse moments when you start to surge ahead too fast, and visualize yourself easing back into your ideal rhythm — calm, steady, and in control. Personalize this visualization.
Why should runners visualize?
Visualization can help runners gain that performance edge by helping you:
Build confidence and mental strength
Mentally prepare for obstacles/worst case scenarios
Keep calm under pressure
Get those extra training miles in when you physically can't
Meet your performance team
With thousands of hours coaching athletes through training blocks, setbacks, and race-day breakthroughs – you can trust them to help you focus on what matters most.
Roberto Mandje
Olympian, pacer, and performance coach. Learn more about Roberto.
Nick Bester
Running coach, creator, and sub 2:20 marathoner. Learn more about Nick.
Jim Doorley, Ph.D
Performance psychologist and researcher, CPMC. Learn more about Jim.
“I completed my half marathon in 2:02, and my pacing was so much better thanks to the Kairo visualization I did this morning before the race.”
– Rusty
"I'm using Kairo to focus on hitting my goal of running the Portland marathon sub 4 hours. I love the audio visualizations and the coping strategies it's suggesting."
– Sergio