Mark Lorenzoni addressed us Saturday morning. Unfortunately, because of the rain many people missed out. So, here's a list of his tips for a successful 4-miler. And don't forget, ladies, you're not the Wicked Witch of the West. You won't melt if you get a little wet!
"24 hours and counting..."
1. Stay off your feet as much as possible on Friday.
2. Hydrate properly throughout the day and evening on Friday and again on Saturday morning.
3. Pick up your race packet on FRIDAY evening, not Saturday morning. (details in your race confirmation, which was mailed last week)
4. Don't stray from your normal Friday evening and Saturday morning routine.
5. Pin your race number to your front BEFORE you leave the house.
6. CARPOOL and arrive before 7 a.m. (Garth Road closes at 7:45 for the race, so please notify friends or family who plan to attend.)
7. Trust and respect your race day volunteers. (Especially the parking coordinators. Don't slow up or stop to drop someone off. Just keep driving until you reach your parking place!)
8. Follow an appropriate warm up routine 25 minutes prior to the start.
9. Line up in your appropriate pace group.
10. Take the first half-mile relaxed, easy and slow.
11. Listen to your "splits" (times announced during course of the race), and make sure you're not going too fast.
12. Stick around for the awards ceremony and CELEBRATE!
You should have received a letter this week from the Charlottesville Track Club confirming your race entry. If not, or if you have questions, call the Ragged Mountain Running Store this week. More info will be posted during the week.
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Here are 2 additional pre-race tips:
1. Go to bed early Thursday night. Race day jitters may interfere with your sleep Friday night.
2. Have all your clothes picked out Friday night (pin your race number to your shirt). You don't want to be frantically searching for your favorite shirt Saturday morning and find it in the dirty laundry.
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