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| First 5k this Saturday--do I have everything covered? (Read 337 times) |
| view log Don't mess with. |
posted: 4/16/2008 at 2:17 PM |
1. Number goes in front
2. Start out at the back of the pack
3. Don't start out too fast, and do pace myself throughout race
4. Don't try out a new style of shorts, shoes, or anything for the first time
Oh, and everyone also says to have fun. Is that pretty much it? |
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posted: 4/16/2008 at 2:25 PM |
Try to pass people
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Race Reports and Training Summary
"You've got to get to the state in life where going for it is more important than winning or losing" -- Arthur Ashe
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| view log Don't mess with. |
posted: 4/16/2008 at 2:27 PM |
I'll try!  |
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posted: 4/16/2008 at 4:25 PM |
| After the race is over congratulate the runner who finished just ahead/behind you. It is good to get to know fellow runners who are at your speed level and what kind of training they are doing etc. The mob of runners should pull you through the 1st kilometer almost like you are riding a wave. It will probably seem slow at first as it will be congested but be greatful...this early slow pace may save you because the last kilometer will be a bit tougher. |
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| view log No one's nemesis |
posted: 4/16/2008 at 4:29 PM |
| "Have fun" should be #1. When your exhausted at the end of the race, run harder. Good luck! |
Rick
"The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare." - Juma Ikangaa
"I wanna go fast." Ricky Bobby
runningforcassy.blogspot.com
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| view log Playmaker / nemesis |
posted: 4/16/2008 at 4:45 PM |
| Bring a roll of toilet paper. Seriously. 'Cause I've been to races where they've run out. |
20th Century: 800m: 2:04 |1600m: 4:37 |3200m: 10:06 |5k: 16:23 |10k: 35:38 |15k: 54:20 |25k: 1:35:59
21st Century: 5k: 19:42 |10k: 43:00
What are you doing? |
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| view log Ball Tongue |
posted: 4/16/2008 at 4:52 PM |
| Quote from MichiganFlyer on 4/16/2008 at 4:25 PM: After the race is over congratulate the runner who finished just ahead/behind you.
Always a must. |
| The Gaijin Samurai. a.k.a The attorney dissin' attorney.
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JoJo! |
posted: 4/16/2008 at 5:00 PM |
| You got it - enjoy! |
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| view log Don't mess with. |
posted: 4/16/2008 at 5:09 PM |
| Thanks, everyone! |
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| view log Playmaker / nemesis |
posted: 4/16/2008 at 5:19 PM |
| Quote from MichiganFlyer on 4/16/2008 at 4:25 PM: After the race is over congratulate the runner who finished just ahead/behind you.
Just be careful if her name is Candice.
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20th Century: 800m: 2:04 |1600m: 4:37 |3200m: 10:06 |5k: 16:23 |10k: 35:38 |15k: 54:20 |25k: 1:35:59
21st Century: 5k: 19:42 |10k: 43:00
What are you doing? |
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posted: 4/17/2008 at 1:05 AM |
It would have been nice if I'd managed to say congrats to the people around me but I was so happy from finishing that I didn't remember to do anything. I even left my t-shirt behind (I'm emailing to see if there are any left over )
You know that you can run the distance now enjoy doing it. I know I did.
Visit the restroom before starting. Then visit again. |
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| view log No one's nemesis |
posted: 4/17/2008 at 2:55 AM |
| Quote from jEfFgObLuE on 4/16/2008 at 5:19 PM: Just be careful if her name is Candice.
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Rick
"The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare." - Juma Ikangaa
"I wanna go fast." Ricky Bobby
runningforcassy.blogspot.com
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| view log Running Dad |
posted: 4/17/2008 at 3:12 AM |
| Quote from waytogomom on 4/16/2008 at 2:17 PM: 1. Number goes in front
2. Start out at the back of the pack
3. Don't start out too fast, and do pace myself throughout race
4. Don't try out a new style of shorts, shoes, or anything for the first time
Oh, and everyone also says to have fun. Is that pretty much it?
Just because it's your first doesn't mean you have to line up in the back... Believe me that you'll get there and start wondering who's faster/slower than you and before you know it you're in the back because you didn't give yourself enough credit. Take a chance, live a little, line up somewhere mid to back. Some people run better when they're chased!!!  |
Things to do this year:
Beaufort Road Race 5K 07.19.08 -- 25:40
Twin Bridges 8K 10.04.08
First Carolina State Bank Half-Marathon 11.22.08
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| view log Potato Grower |
posted: 4/17/2008 at 11:03 AM |
I'll add a couple.
Leave yourself plenty of time to get to the race, find parking, hit the porta potties, etc., especially if it's a large race. It's better to be a little early and hang out than it is to be all stressed out because you are late.
Write an emergency contact name and phone number on the back of your bib.
And like you said .... have fun. Good luck. |
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