What do you wear?
What will the check-in process be like?
And, is this actually going to befun?
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The answer can totally be yes if you plan ahead with some enjoyment-enhancing strategies.
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“Seeing them will instantly boost your mood,” says Barnes.
“Plus youll have pictures to remind you of how much fun you were having.”
Get friends to runwithyou and turn the race into a social eventand plan on a celebratory brunch after!
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“Just knowing your friends are with you at the race will help,” he says.
Remember to arrange a meeting spot at the finish line, he adds.
“My absolute favorite isMisty Copelands Under Armour commercial,” says Barnes.
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Creep on somerunning playlists on Spotifyfor some inspiration.
“Introduce yourself to the people around you at the starting line,” suggests Slagel.
“Runners are nice people, and you may end up with a new running friend.
The front is typically reserved for runners who are going all-out and are trying to set a personal record.
No matter where you start though, don’t feel pressured to keep up with the runners around you.
“You always want to start a little slower,” says Slagel.
Speaking of speed, don’t worry about it.
“Aim to enjoy yourself from start to finish.
“Plan to meet up with friends post-race to refuel and share your race recap,” says Berard.
After all, you cant say BRUNCH without R-U-N, right?”
Barnes vouches for this strategy, too.
Oh, and wear your race shirt there to celebrate your finish, suggests Slagel.
Plus, chances are there will be cameras at the finish line to capture your victory.
And completing your goal is definitely something to smile about.
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