Running Race Prep

As Dam to Dam is quickly approaching, or any race for that matter, here are some pre-race and race advice I'd like to offer

1) If you haven't trained for Dam to Dam, DON'T start this week - it's too late - don't try and cram in a 8-10 mile run - there is no advantage to doing this and your chance for injury increases greatly.
2) If you've properly trained, get in one tempo run on Wednesday, and a very light jog on Thursday
2) If you want to carb load, do it 2 nights before the race (so, for Dam to Dam, Thursday night)
3) On the day before the race, avoid foods high in fat and high in fiber and eat a little less than normal
4) Carrry around water and sip on in throughout the day
5) Stay active and loose throughout the day - go for a walk
6) Lay out your race gear the night before
7) Don't stray from your normal gear/food the morning of the race (i.e. new goggles - oops, wrong sport :))
7) Morning of the race, get something in your stomach - whole wheat toast w/ peanut butter and honey
8) Sip on a sports drink leading up to the race
9) Use the bathroom before the race
10) Race within yourself and your limits
11) Better to start off the race going too easy than too hard
12) Enjoy yourself! You've trained hard for this race, now it's time to reap the rewards
13) Fill up on food to refill your energy stores after the race.