That's quite a list HC. I definitely take the minimalist stance on race day (depending on the length of race), my list refers to summer racing.
I'll load up a small ice chest with a few bottled waters and a pack of blue ice (in case of injury)
Maybe a pair of flip flops- only if I plan on hanging out after the race (usually for the raffles afterwards or if there's entertainment)
A fresh towel,and I'm usually out of there once the preliminary race results are posted.
__________________ 2013 Race Schedule
2/3 Sac State Superbowl 10k 55:20
4/7 Sactown 10miler 1:47
4/21 Capital City Classic 10miler 1:42
5/4 American River 1/2 2:37
I didn't want to ask him to drive me, running is my thing, and not driving is also my thing, so I try not to be needy, but he said "of course I'll take you over, I want to see you cross the finish line".
So, between him and you guys, I think I might as well put my fee down now!
Abby
Running in my thing, not my DH's too. But really love it when he comes to a race. It isn't often when he does, but knowing he'll be at the finish line is always a special treat.
Since you will a support vehicle, I definitely recommend flip-flops or soft sandles. You'll want to let you dogs breath and have something cushy for the soles of you feet after all that pounding.
Today's went a little better than last week, although I really wasn't into it when set out this morning:
1 mile easy
2 mile tempo target @ 8:55
1 mile easy
2 mile tempo target @ 8:55
1 mile (actually because of the course 1.75) easy/cool down
First 2 miles: 8:47
Second: 8:37 (mostly because the first half is a lovely slight downhill)
Next week is a 4 day backpacking trip into the Sierras so lots of leg work, but not much running.
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DH suggested I register day of, noting that $4 wasn't much to lose as the gamble (that's the difference between advance and day of), but, I wanted to be able to post that I registered. They threw a $3.95 "processing fee", so there is no reason not to register day of...
HC thank you for your fashion advice! I note you write about racing only in the past tense, is it no more for you?
__________________ 2013 Race Schedule
2/3 Sac State Superbowl 10k 55:20
4/7 Sactown 10miler 1:47
4/21 Capital City Classic 10miler 1:42
5/4 American River 1/2 2:37
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DH suggested I register day of, noting that $4 wasn't much to lose as the gamble (that's the difference between advance and day of), but, I wanted to be able to post that I registered. They threw a $3.95 "processing fee", so there is no reason not to register day of...
HC thank you for your fashion advice! I note you write about racing only in the past tense, is it no more for you?
Pam, sounds like quite a training!
Abby
I was hit while bicycling to work back in mid-2004, hence the screen name.
I can walk short distances with a cane but my running days are over.
Looks like you picked a good 5K. Best of luck.
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Thanks, I enjoy still being able to advise. I coach(assistant) track/cross-country at a local high school and have become an unofficial coach on a couple of other message boards.
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Well, I didn't hit 160 before I started jogging again, like I said I was going to do, but my weight loss has been slowing down and I feel like I'm not burning calories like I was with my mountain biking. Yesterday I biked for over 2 hours, with just a short break at the halfway point, and I feel like I didn't get much of a workout. I average about 13 mph since it's a flat rail to trail..
So today I walked/jogged for 1 hour. My body was telling me I was ready to run again since my achilles tendons seem to have healed, and for the first time in a long time, when I've been walking around food shopping I have a "pop" to my step, a lightness that I haven't had in a very long time. So 164 lbs. or not, today I was going to do some running!
I felt really good. Breathing while running was still not great, but I felt light on my feet and I finally didn't feel like I had this hand grabbing the back of my shirt pulling me backwards as I ran. I'd run for a few minutes, then walk briskly. I did this for an hour, and now that it's done, it's obvious that I can start increasing my run time. No more achilles problem!
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