The race, of course. Make sure you go to packet pick-up on Friday. It takes a lot of the stress out of race morning.
There will be mile markers and people calling out times at those markers. Remember to look at the clock above the start line when you start so you can see how long it took to get to the start (and subtract that time from your splits).
We love it when participants decide to continue running. There are some races and programs in the near future. I'll try and post info on some of them soon.
I have two bits of race advice for you....hydrate all week long, and make your first mile your slowest.
We'll have an easy run and celebration party on Septemeber 6th at 8am at the track. If it rains, we'll move it to the Park at the end of Massie Rd. Coffee will be provided by Starbucks and here is what you can bring:
If your last name starts with:
A-F: Gatorade, juice or water
G-M: Pastries, bagels or muffins
N-Z: Fruit, candy or goodies
We're glad to have shared the journey with you.
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hummmmmm... I hope it does not rain, but I'm not familiar with Massie Rd. Can you provide some landmarks?
If you leave the track, turn left. Left again at the traffic light, right at the next light (towards the law school) straight through the four-way stop at Arlington Blvd. Down the hill to the parking lot. There are softball fields and a shelter.
Thank you!
As to the clock issue, if you pick up your shoe tags at packet pickup and wear them to the race, your published time will be your EXACT time since it registers the exact time you crossed the start and finish lines. (if you want to know as you cross, however, the advice applies to deduct the number of seconds or minutes it took you to get to the Start).
When I mentioned people calling out times, that is for your benefit to know how fast you are going. If you don't run with a stopwatch, it's helpful. The timers base those times on when the gun goes off. That's why we tell you to check the clock when you reach the start line.
Your results will be posted two ways...gun time is the time it took from when the start gun went off to when you cross the finish line. Chip time is the ACTUAL time it took you to run the course..from when YOU cross the start to when you cross the finish.
I would like to thank each and every one of you for participating in the W4MTP. I have enjoyed running with some of you and admire your strength and dedication. Please continue running or walking and remember to wear those identification tags. I look forward to seeing you on Saturday.
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