5 Race Day Rituals
I feel like I haven't done a race in so long, I may forget how it all works... but its like riding a bike. The same routine...
here's my 5 Race Day rituals
1. Check the alarm
My fear is just like the guy on Seinfield. Anyone else remember that episode where the marathon runner was staying with Jerry & the electricity popped off & they were late to the race?
I guess watching too much Seinfeld got in my head because I'm paranoid about being late so I set my clock, & my cell phone.... & then set my internal clock, ala Kramer...
2. Start Drinking... hard & heavy...
... water that is... I have felt the effects of dehydration in a race before. So I'm always trying to make sure I start the water intake the minute my eyes open
3. Pee 100 times
... & thanks to all that water, I pee over & over. I usually even stop on the way to a race so I can avoid porta pots. For the record, in 6 years of races, I've never had to use one. I try & find fast food places or gas stations. Yes, even gas station bathrooms are better then a porta pot. Ewwww....
4. Get the braids in
It's become sort of a tradition/ritual to have my hair in 2 French braids when I run. People start to find me that way in the crowds. A running friend ran up behind me & yelled for me & said, "I knew it was you when I saw the braids".... my trade mark. Just look at my header at the top... I think every picture supports this.
5. Pray
Seriously, every time we get ready to start, I pray. I pray for God to help me through the race, for safety, to have a good time, for no injuries. & every time I cross the start line, I'll point up to Him & say, "Let's do this" ... & when I cross the finish line, I say Thank you Jesus... every time...
Best ritual EVER!
What are things you do every race?
Prayer is a fantastic pre-race ritual :0)
ReplyDeleteAs for french braiding...this makes me wish you were gonna be a Wine & Dine even more now! I need a french braid for the half marathon (costume hint lol)!
love the hair tradition - i dont have any before races traditions but after every race i have a bath and a nap after stuffing my face full of bad food. haha!
ReplyDeleteps you commented on another blog about versona and not having one near and i commented as well but i thought i would comment here that we do have one in the summit hahaha
My ritual before a marathon or half is more about body prep, so a date with my PT for some deep tissue work, lots of trigger point release…and then fueling properly! Of course laying out clothes the night before too!
ReplyDeleteWater is so important. I usually drink a whole liter of water race morning. -L
ReplyDeleteSo hear you on the alarms! If I'm going into a race where I'm meeting people beforehand, I'll have dreams for weeks about oversleeping and missing them. Also...totally jealous on the double french braids. I've gotten good at doing one, but I can't make a straight part to make two look decent.
ReplyDeleteLove the braids!
ReplyDeletePraying is a great one to add, I can't believe I forgot to add that to mine, that is definitely always one of my rituals!
Prayer :) What a great pre- and post- race and every time ritual!
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I have been joking about the Kramer clock for 20 years now-LOL!
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Oh I totally pee a thousand times and then one more time right before I hit the start line. And check the alarm is a good one!
ReplyDeleteI am all about the alarm especially for important events. I check it gazillion times through the night. Love the French braids. They look super cute on you!
ReplyDeleteMaria @ The Good life