Who's racing this weekend? Where? Good luck, all, and avoid these race-day errors:

Don't Blow Your Next Race at Runner's World

Who's racing this weekend? Where? Good luck, all, and avoid these race-day errors:

This month, thousands of runners will toe the line with mixed emotions. Some will be looking down at a brand-new pair of running shoes because they forgot to pack their tried-and-true trainers. Others will be kicking themselves for running too hard during their taper, or for hanging out too long at the expo—in flip-flops. The good news: If you follow our expert advice on how to avoid common prerace blunders, you won't sabotage all your hard work come race day. NOT BEING PREPARED AVOID IT: Make a detailed packing list and a race-weekend schedule. "A week before the race, begin a 'pack pile,'" says Kristen Dieffenbach, Ph.D., assistant professor of athletic coaching education at West Virginia University. "This reduces last-minute chaos and the likelihood of forgetting something." To take the preparation process seriously, Dieffenbach suggests pretending your boss is running ...

Full article: http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-238-244--13...

Tweets

@TemwaUK » 26 Mar '12, 2pm
@runnersworld thanks for the tips, sure they'll come in handy for the guys running the #Bristol 10K for @TemwaUK [link]
@DarienGabriel » 26 Mar '12, 1am
“@runnersworld: Who's racing this weekend? Where? Good luck, all, and avoid these race-day errors: [link]”/ #bridgerun Sat!
@cindykuzma » 24 Mar '12, 7pm
Good luck tomorrow, Shamrock Shufflers! Try these tips to avoid common race-day fails: [link]
@ForAkLuum » 24 Mar '12, 4pm
RT @runnersworld: Who's racing this weekend? Where? Good luck, all, and avoid these race-day errors: [link] > here some tips!
@brookeboersma » 24 Mar '12, 2pm
hubs is running Oakland 1/2, I'm on kid duty! “@runnersworld: Who's racing this wknd? avoid these race-day errors: [link]”
@Daleyboy1234 » 24 Mar '12, 7am
Ensuring you get the most out of a run on race day! Mistakes to avoid [link]
@TRAILMOUNTAIN » 24 Mar '12, 7am
“@runnersworld: Who's racing this weekend? avoid these race-day errors: [link]” Thanks Gaël,good advices. Trail ventoux for me
@laurenjover » 24 Mar '12, 4am
Camp Run tonight! Ü RT @runnersworld: Who's racing this weekend? Where? Good luck all, and avoid these race-day errors: [link]
@chartM3 » 24 Mar '12, 3am
RT @ShareFitness: RACING THIS WKND? Avoid these race-day errors: [link] #runchat #nyrr #running
@nataliatanyadji » 24 Mar '12, 2am
Ladies on 1st ladies race in Indonesia @anrindo “@runnersworld: Who's racing this weekend? avoid race-day errors: [link]
@natozuazua » 24 Mar '12, 2am
RT @runnersworld: Who's racing this weekend? Where? Good luck, all, and avoid these race-day errors: [link] @evenlabs
@cyndiluwhoo » 24 Mar '12, 1am
"@runnersworld: Who's racing this weekend? Where? Good luck, and avoid these race-day errors: [link]"... 10k buena park, ca
@kwoo198 » 24 Mar '12, 1am
“@runnersworld: Who's racing this weekend? Where? Good luck, all, and avoid these race-day errors: [link]” @KWillson1
@ShareFitness » 24 Mar '12, 12am
RACING THIS WKND? Avoid these race-day errors: [link] #runchat #nyrr #running
@paulettezf » 24 Mar '12, 12am
Half @oaklandmarathon ! @runnersworld: Who's racing this weekend? Good luck, all, and avoid these race-day errors: [link]
@MakeItWorkMolly » 24 Mar '12, 12am
RT @runnersworld: Who's racing this weekend? Where? Good luck, all, and avoid these race-day errors: [link]
@runnersworld » 24 Mar '12, 12am
Who's racing this weekend? Where? Good luck, all, and avoid these race-day errors: [link]
@RJSherb » 24 Mar '12, 11am
RT @runnersworld: Who's racing this weekend? Where? Good luck, all, and avoid these race-day errors: [link]
@MainStreetCrit » 24 Mar '12, 10am
RT @runnersworld: Who's racing this weekend? Where? Good luck, all, and avoid these race-day errors: [link]
@damient6 » 24 Mar '12, 8am
Who's racing this weekend? Where? Good luck, all, and avoid these race-day errors: [link]
@feraroroche » 24 Mar '12, 6am
RT @runnersworld: Who's racing this weekend? Where? Good luck, all, and avoid these race-day errors: [link]
@jonnygparker » 24 Mar '12, 3am
RT @runnersworld: Who's racing this weekend? Where? Good luck, all, and avoid these race-day errors: [link]
@nhauke » 24 Mar '12, 3am
RT @runnersworld: Who's racing this weekend? Where? Good luck, all, and avoid these race-day errors: [link]
@tmdecambra » 24 Mar '12, 2am
RT @runnersworld: Who's racing this weekend? Where? Good luck, all, and avoid these race-day errors: [link]
@RhodeRunnerInc » 24 Mar '12, 1am
RT @runnersworld: Who's racing this weekend? Where? Good luck, all, and avoid these race-day errors: [link]
@jsmolfino » 24 Mar '12, 1am
RT @runnersworld: Who's racing this weekend? Where? Good luck, all, and avoid these race-day errors: [link]
@RunSurfersPath » 24 Mar '12, 1am
RT @runnersworld: Who's racing this weekend? Where? Good luck, all, and avoid these race-day errors: [link]
@catlaggy » 24 Mar '12, 1am
RT @runnersworld: Who's racing this weekend? Where? Good luck, all, and avoid these race-day errors: [link]
@PaulLBarr » 24 Mar '12, 1am
RT @runnersworld: Who's racing this weekend? Where? Good luck, all, and avoid these race-day errors: [link]
@Rdrunner5k » 24 Mar '12, 1am
RT @runnersworld: Who's racing this weekend? Where? Good luck, all, and avoid these race-day errors: [link]
@dctsports » 24 Mar '12, 1am
RT @runnersworld: Who's racing this weekend? Where? Good luck, all, and avoid these race-day errors: [link]
@wcolley » 24 Mar '12, 1am
RT @runnersworld: Who's racing this weekend? Where? Good luck, all, and avoid these race-day errors: [link]
@jwohlenberg » 24 Mar '12, 12am
RT @runnersworld: Who's racing this weekend? Where? Good luck, all, and avoid these race-day errors: [link]
@NSPodiatry » 24 Mar '12, 12am
RT @runnersworld: Who's racing this weekend? Where? Good luck, all, and avoid these race-day errors: [link]
@Leslyeberry7 » 24 Mar '12, 12am
RT @runnersworld: Who's racing this weekend? Where? Good luck, all, and avoid these race-day errors: [link]