Sep 06
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Race Preparation – dos and don’ts

How not to prepare for a race:
1). Freak out that you didn’t spend enough time on the bike
2). Freak out on Thursday that you haven’t run since …what? Monday? Friday? I CAN’T REMEMBER…. OH NO!
3). Look up all of your competition on Athlinks to see how you might place (actually.. this isn’t such a bad idea and had sort of motivated me but there will be no podium finish).

How to Prepare for a race:
1). Go for a 45 minute bike ride on Thursday and find yourself going 15 – 16 mph holding back. Not that it was easy letting those people pass you but you’re tough. Hold back
2). Go for a short brick run and find that even though you held back you were doing 10 minute miles
3). Swap out old ‘bug eyes’ Body Glove sunglasses for new, hot, sexy Rudy Project Rydon II’s



4). Remember that this is FUN! It’s fun!

Things not to do the day before the race:

1). Start freaking out again

I will remain calm… I will race hard… I will have fun!

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Posted on Sat, 06 September 2008 at 12:42 pm

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  1. Molly

    You will do great! Look at you with those great speeds even while holding back. Good luck tomorrow!

    06 Sep 08 at 1:05 pm #
  2. Wendy

    You go!! (You’ll do just fine.)

    Love those new sunnies, BTW.

    06 Sep 08 at 1:39 pm #
  3. 21st century Sis

    Great shades! Kick Ask!

    06 Sep 08 at 1:40 pm #
  4. Misty

    Definitely better. In the first one, you look kinda pissed. In the second one, you look determined.

    06 Sep 08 at 1:52 pm #
  5. runner susan

    The hot hot is working for ya! Way to go.

    06 Sep 08 at 2:34 pm #
  6. suzee

    Hot, indeed! Throw a little shimmery lip gloss on and you’re ready for the red carpet.

    Good luck! Hope the fog comes in a little tonight for ya.

    06 Sep 08 at 4:39 pm #
  7. jeanne

    you look cute in both! GOOD LUCK YOU’RE GONNA KICK ASS!

    06 Sep 08 at 5:12 pm #
  8. jeanne

    you look cute in both! GOOD LUCK YOU’RE GONNA KICK ASS!

    06 Sep 08 at 5:13 pm #
  9. Sub6

    Go get ‘em! Good Luck!

    06 Sep 08 at 5:55 pm #
  10. charitymoonvan

    In bocca al lupo, Sweetie.

    06 Sep 08 at 9:39 pm #
  11. iliketoast

    the best prep is just to forget … you can’t do it before you do it … you can quote me on those

    06 Sep 08 at 9:44 pm #
  12. Brent Buckner

    You wrote:
    will remain calm… I will race hard… I will have fun!

    Good mantra!

    07 Sep 08 at 8:18 am #
  13. shelley

    Love the racing glasses, they are sooo you!

    07 Sep 08 at 2:25 pm #
  14. fe-lady

    Love the new glasses!
    Can’t wait to hear how you did!!!

    07 Sep 08 at 2:41 pm #
  15. aka Alice

    Love the glasses…

    07 Sep 08 at 8:41 pm #

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