tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7349589916468289615.post3399801790898887290..comments2023-05-01T01:49:35.492-07:00Comments on run + travel: First 5k adviceB. Jaroszhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01158510806356052260noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7349589916468289615.post-60053471184227444172011-08-22T12:07:20.788-07:002011-08-22T12:07:20.788-07:00Excellent suggestions! Keep 'em coming!
I rec...Excellent suggestions! Keep 'em coming!<br /><br />I received a funny one in the Facebook comments for this post:<br /><i>"Drink Cytomax and don't run like a girl :)"</i><br /><br />Ha!Beth (i run like a girl)http://i-run-like-a-girl.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7349589916468289615.post-58049645105253156932011-08-22T09:02:19.615-07:002011-08-22T09:02:19.615-07:00In the first half, don't be an idiot. In the ...In the first half, don't be an idiot. In the second half, don't be a wimp.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05455269267015358964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7349589916468289615.post-66168768681790633402011-08-22T09:00:40.702-07:002011-08-22T09:00:40.702-07:00Heed the advice of the Wise One (PeterBlomgren)
T...Heed the advice of the Wise One (PeterBlomgren)<br /><br />Tip #1a - Do nothing in the (2-3) day(s) before the race day that you haven't done already.<br /><br />Tip #6a - GET THERE EARLY! First and foremost, it's going to save you quite a bit of energy if you don't have to worry about being stuck in traffic, being late, not having enough time to figure where the start is and/or where your friends are or just overall WHAT THE HECK is going on! Start areas can be hectic and they will undoubtedly BE hectic if your mind is going crazy trying to figure out all the details. So, save yourself from that craziness. Also, this will give you an opportunity to visit the port-o-potty early, as well. As the start time approaches, there may be more anxiety and there WILL be more people. So, when you finally decide "I want to pee", so will 10000 other people and you will be stuck in a loooong line.<br />And then, there's this: it may seem unimportant to a first time race participant but a pre-race experience is a big part of the overall adventure! Get there and soak it up!<br /><br />Tip #7 - races start early and it may be cold (even in San Diego). If your race has a gear check-in, you can take advantage of that (most 5k's don't, I think). So plan ahead: either bring some throwaway outer layer clothing which the volunteers will pick up and donate to a charity OR simply bring a trash bag, cut out a hole for your head and wear that over your upper body. It will keep you warm and you won't have to think hard about getting rid of it.Marat Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899192027340762641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7349589916468289615.post-92106481849466485112011-08-22T08:15:20.304-07:002011-08-22T08:15:20.304-07:00Tip #0 - READ the race instructions.
Tip #6 - Arri...Tip #0 - READ the race instructions.<br />Tip #6 - Arrive EARLY.PeterBlomgrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00191584533612968683noreply@blogger.com