My BIG ANNOUNCEMENT about this Saturday's Richmond Marathon!!

[underpants]

The course passes about 3 blocks from our place so I am going to get a hot cup of coffee and go have a smoke or two while they pass by.

That is all.

[matcom]

1. don't strain yourself!

be VERY careful! :scared:

[underpants]

5. Thanks I will try to save something for a big finish

the three block walk BACK-Gotta finish strong!

[matcom]

6. the key is to pace yourself

get that perfect stride going. oh and fluids. LOTS of fluids. is there a bar somewhere en route?

[underpants]

8. Depending on which route I take

1 or 1 or 3 on the way. Decisions decisions

[Thtwudbeme]

2. In Charlotte

they passed right under my second floor window...but, to be honest, it was too cold to smoke outside (kinda rainy a couple of times too) so, I just turned up the heat and fired up my cigarette indoors.

Stephanie

[johnnie]

3. Don't forget to do some stretches

..and warm up a little before going. Coffee and cigarette cramps suck.

[underpants]

4. Right thanks

Let's see two or three jumping jacks should do it then look down at my toes and wave.........

Actually I do run-I went a mile this morning.

[russian33]

7. Remember to exhale

That's very important!

[underpants]

9. Got it check

I'll write that down as part of my prerace prep list thanks.

[commander bunnypants]

10. my wife will be in it

wave as she goes by. I will still be asleep


DDQM

[underpants]

11. Next year .....next year

of course I have told myself that for the last 10 years....but next year.......

[exJW]

12. Pick a serious runner that leans to the right

and jump out and restrain him for a few seconds.