tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7349589916468289615.post856866690665806951..comments2023-05-01T01:49:35.492-07:00Comments on run + travel: Race plan: do everything wrongB. Jaroszhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01158510806356052260noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7349589916468289615.post-65115140862583254122011-11-13T13:35:17.399-08:002011-11-13T13:35:17.399-08:00Thank you all for your insights!
The verdict was:...Thank you all for your insights!<br /><br />The verdict was: my race was FINE. I felt comfortable the whole way. (It was almost hard to believe I felt so good after weeks of hip pain... maybe those old shoes really were a big part of the problem?)<br /><br />My feet, however, are not in great shape... Bloody blisters galore!<br /><br />BUT since the goal was a good race, and there's no reason I can't wear flip-flops for a couple of days, I'm going to call this a success. ;)Beth (i run like a girl)http://i-run-like-a-girl.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7349589916468289615.post-66604059724981279882011-11-11T18:28:19.225-08:002011-11-11T18:28:19.225-08:00I signed up for a half in my hometown, about 12 ho...I signed up for a half in my hometown, about 12 hours from where I live presently. In all the chaos of leaving, I forgot to pack my running shoes, so I had no choice but to buy new shoes to race in. I bought ones that were similar to my old ones and I did a 10km test run a couple days before to see how they felt. I ran the race in them and it ended up being a PR for me. I didn't have any issues with the shoes, aside from a small blister on the end of one of my toes (and I didn't even notice it until afterwards - I had no problems during the race). If your new shoes are similar to your old ones, you'll probably be okay. Good luck!Caitlynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15865016703282357720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7349589916468289615.post-91951918275536337622011-11-11T11:59:40.146-08:002011-11-11T11:59:40.146-08:00I wore a new shirt for the pdx marathon last year,...I wore a new shirt for the pdx marathon last year, no problem, and i've run Hood to Coast in brand spankin new shoes before too. I don't know if I would go the champagne, spicy food, cigarette route though....<br /><br />good luck this weekend! Excited to hear how it goes!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07650006222824756753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7349589916468289615.post-34799881825357089052011-11-11T11:45:50.100-08:002011-11-11T11:45:50.100-08:00Honestly, I feel like the "don't do anyth...Honestly, I feel like the "don't do anything new" rule can be broken, easily, especially if you're not a novice. I wore a new shirt at NYCM last week, and a new armband at MCM. I have friends who intentionally buy their race shoes at the expo to keep them fresh. You know what you're doing and you'll be fine. Have a great race!Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550150499568693170noreply@blogger.com