Running Tip: So you are about to do your first race.

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  • ansonrinesmith
    ansonrinesmith Posts: 755 Member
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    I still send anyone that ask about their first race, to this thread. Best one on MFP.
  • Trail_Addict
    Trail_Addict Posts: 1,350 Member
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    bump
  • emmaleigh47
    emmaleigh47 Posts: 1,670 Member
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    bump for reading later -- done lots of races but can always use more tips!
  • wbgolden
    wbgolden Posts: 2,071 Member
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    I'm really glad you saved these. I'd wondered.
  • Trail_Addict
    Trail_Addict Posts: 1,350 Member
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    I'm really glad you saved these. I'd wondered.

    I put the link on my profile page so I wouldn't lose it. I tend to misplace things. :laugh:
  • DRetel
    DRetel Posts: 136 Member
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    Excellent! I'm running my first "race" on March 25th... 8km women only! :-)
  • meagalayne
    meagalayne Posts: 3,382 Member
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    bumping this for others - awesome advice! :bigsmile:
  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
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    Really great post. Definitely bump worthy.

    My additions - Inthe book My First Triathlon he says that it is common to have trouble sleeping the night before a race. While it is best to get as much rest as you can if you rest well the prior two nights, you will be good.

    The other comes from the race director/volunteer in me - don't be afraid to hang around and cheer for runners finishing after you if you have a chance. As organizers we do our best to encourage a crowd but it tends to thin out. It's always nice to have people at the end whenever you finish.
  • wbgolden
    wbgolden Posts: 2,071 Member
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    Really great post. Definitely bump worthy.

    My additions - Inthe book My First Triathlon he says that it is common to have trouble sleeping the night before a race. While it is best to get as much rest as you can if you rest well the prior two nights, you will be good.

    The other comes from the race director/volunteer in me - don't be afraid to hang around and cheer for runners finishing after you if you have a chance. As organizers we do our best to encourage a crowd but it tends to thin out. It's always nice to have people at the end whenever you finish.
    rock solid additions, no doubt!
  • angel79202
    angel79202 Posts: 1,012 Member
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    thanks!
  • silveryflutterby
    silveryflutterby Posts: 335
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    Great info. Thanks!
  • tatertotfishstick
    tatertotfishstick Posts: 91 Member
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    this info is so helpful!
  • worej
    worej Posts: 108
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    Bump!
  • zontuin
    zontuin Posts: 72 Member
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    bump
  • vicmonster
    vicmonster Posts: 297 Member
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    bump
  • sundinsgurl
    sundinsgurl Posts: 1,157 Member
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    Thanks so much!!
  • NashvilleShelley
    NashvilleShelley Posts: 238
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    bump....running my first half in April. I will definitely need to review this a couple hundred times before!

    Thank you!!!
  • MissFit0101
    MissFit0101 Posts: 2,382
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    :flowerforyou:
  • rob_v
    rob_v Posts: 270 Member
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    One thing to realize is that your time does not start when the gun goes off. You will have a chip on your sneaker or in your bib. Your time starts when u cross that start pad/line. So don't panic when u hear the gun. Just relax get in your groove and enjoy yourself. This is what you trained for. Go out and have fun.
  • caitmarshhh
    caitmarshhh Posts: 69 Member
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    bump and thanks!

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