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shelflifers
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 Posted: 04/16/03 - 12:57 Post subject: Pretend you write for Runner's World...part II
Give some good ol fashioned advice for a newbie running their first 5K...
ex. If you're planning on bowling immediately after the 5K, might we suggest you don't carry your bowling bowl while you run the race?
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ShannonG
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Posted: 04/16/03 - 12:58 Post subject:
Double lace your shoes, just don't double lace them to each other.
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Sandy Cheeks
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Posted: 04/16/03 - 12:59 Post subject: Re: Pretend you write for Runner's World...part II
| shelflifers wrote: | Give some good ol fashioned advice for a newbie running their first 5K...
ex. If you're planning on bowling immediately after the 5K, might we suggest you don't carry your bowling bowl while you run the race? |
Or the ball, either.
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Cappy
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Posted: 04/16/03 - 12:59 Post subject:
Don't wear the race shirt during the race
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shelflifers
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Posted: 04/16/03 - 13:01 Post subject:
| Cappy wrote: | | Don't wear the race shirt during the race |
Cappy, you're off base, man. That's GOOd advice!!
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runswithscissors
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Posted: 04/16/03 - 13:01 Post subject:
Heck, don't wear any shirt during the race. Fabric on the upper half of your body can only slow you down.
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ShannonG
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Posted: 04/16/03 - 13:02 Post subject:
When someone shouts "Stop, Forrest, stop!" stop running and turn around.
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Sandy Cheeks
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Posted: 04/16/03 - 13:04 Post subject: Beat you to it, Prohemp ;)
You're going to need a lot of carbohydrates to fuel you during the race.
That's why Little Chocolate Donuts have been on my training table ever since I was a kid.
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Posted: 04/16/03 - 13:05 Post subject: Re: Pretend you write for Runner's World...part II
| Sandy Cheeks wrote: | | shelflifers wrote: | Give some good ol fashioned advice for a newbie running their first 5K...
ex. If you're planning on bowling immediately after the 5K, might we suggest you don't carry your bowling bowl while you run the race? |
Or the ball, either. |
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shelflifers
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Posted: 04/16/03 - 13:06 Post subject:
Wine is now good for you again. Forget the water at the aid stations and ask for a wine spritzer instead!
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airehead
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Posted: 04/16/03 - 13:07 Post subject:
A huge dinner of ribs, mashed potatoes, beans, broccoli, and coke is an excellent way to carbo load mere hours before a race!
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Posted: 04/16/03 - 13:18 Post subject:
Feel Free to avoid all stretching and warming up. It's only a 5K, and will be over soon. 
Also, run directly to the beer stand afterwards. Nothing is a better recovery drink than ice cold beer.
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Posted: 04/16/03 - 13:20 Post subject:
You want to look as spiffy as possible, buy all new gear the day before the race. Be sure your shoes and socks are especially new~you wouldn't want to make a bad impression at your first 5k!
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Posted: 04/16/03 - 13:21 Post subject:
In the event you have feelings of anxiety on race day, be sure to wear loose fitting shorts. When the gun goes off, simply crap in your pants right on the spot. That should help reduce your nerves and may prevent you from getting side stitches or cramps later in the race.
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Posted: 04/16/03 - 13:21 Post subject:
I always find an extra large glass of milk right before the race is a good thing!
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