Hello! I am running a half marathon this morning (if I actually find it since I always get lost and have never been there)! 
I’m just doing this race for fun because I just decided to do it this week. Hopefully, I’ll find a friend to run with 
Here’s a list of pre-race Dos and Don’ts that I’ve learned from some of my recent races…
Do: Eat the same thing before the race that you ate during training. 
Don’t: Eat a fish burrito the night before. Let’s leave it at that. (Also, don’t get your bangs cut by someone who apparently hates you, then have your picture taken for the blog.)
Do: Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate
Don’t: Hydrate with Vodka (unless you want to have a good time, but a bad race.) 
Do: Check the weather report so you know what to expect on race day.
Don’t: Assume that just because it’s Florida it’s going to be warm. I froze at the Disney World Marathon the year before last because I wasn’t prepared 
Do: Invite your friends and family to run with, or come out and support you.
Don’t: Invite them if they’re jerks…
Do: Make a post-race plan for where you’ll meet your family/husband/other.
Don’t: Use your metallic blanket to cover disguise yourself as a super hero.
Do: Shower after the race. Sure, this one may be a given to you but I have been known to opt for a dip in the ocean instead… 
Do: Refuel with lots of chocolate, ice cream and french fries after the race!
Don’t: Ignore this rule I’m serious.
Do: Set out all your things the night before so you don’t forget anything!
Don’t: Stay up all night reading blogs and watching Anchorman. Oops!
See ya later!
Come race with us! Check us out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQsl8CkwJaU
I’d add write/print out directions to the race if it’s in an unfamiliar location and check the race website for any special directions on things like shuttles and parking. You don’t need the stress of just trying to get there on race morning. Stress does a number on my tummy and I definitely don’t need that.
I hope you did awesome today! I briefly considered doing a half marathon this morning- my sister told me about it, because her super hot professor is apparently doing it and she wanted to stalk him 🙂
What half was it? You mean, I didn’t have to drive to Redlands and deal with the hills?
Great tips! I like to eat white pasta or some other form of refined carbs the night before… and peanut butter and banana on toast the morning of. I’m debating whether to do another 10K or a half this summer… don’t know if I’m quite ready for a half marathon yet!
Those are good tips too!
Good luck on your race! 🙂
Good luck at the half today!
oh geez, i wrote the same sorta post this morning but yours is way better and funnier. im such a loser.
good luck with your half!!
That’s hard to believe, because normally you’re the funny one! I’ve gotta check it out…
Hope you have a great/fun race! And don’t forget to refuel with french fries and ice cream and chocolate 😉
Ah that costco ice cream is so amazing! Hope the race goes well!
Good luck, Monica! Have a great race!
Have a great race!!
Thanks for the tips- I’m running my first half marathon 1 week from today and I’m starting to get nervous already! 🙂
Good luck at your race 🙂
Good luck! Hope you have a ton of fun. Thanks for all the tips. I’m alternating between looking forward to, and dreading my first half-marathon. No matter! I will under the tuition of an awesome coach, right? See you Tuesday evening.
Have a great race!!!
I made the not-checking-the-weather-report mistake yesterday 😉
Haha you’re so cute! Have a wonderful race!!!!
Bonne Chance! Also, these rules are absolutely PERFECT. 🙂
I’m doing my first proper race soon so these have come in really handy. 😉
good luck monica!!!!
Have fun at your race!
Thanks for the tips! Try and sleep well, is that a do or a don’t? lol