Racing Advice
Here's some advice for race day from past race winner Tia Accetta:
- Hydrate in the days before. Be sure to drink water and other hydrating drinks that have electrolytes and sodium.
- On race day, take water with you or take advantage of each water stop. Consider taking a hydrating drink with you, with electrolytes and sodium, not just water.
- Enjoy the setting and let the scenery inspire you.
- Don't worry about the night-before sleep. You'll probably wake up earlier than normal but race day energy will carry you through. You can nap later!
- Start at a comfortable pace! Try to remain calm and relaxed throughout the first two miles of rolling hills
- The third mile will feel flat and you may be tempted to run fast -- still, be cautious because you've got the big hill still to go
- Work your way up the "big" hill step by short-choppy step. Be aware there is a next "big" hill soon after the first one.
- Remember wherever there is an up, there is always a down. Try to float the downhills.
- Start racing after mile 5. You will be able to pass a lot of folks who worked too hard during the first 5 miles.
- Remember the false summits: when you think you've crested a hill, you may have another hill to get over.
- Enjoy the last half-mile with its rolling downhill
- Watch out for the speedbumps near the finish line
