I, for example, was given a plastic fly when I ran my first State Cross Country meet in High school some 15+ years ago and have kept it ever since, now when I race, I always carry this "lucky fly" in my hand or tied to my shoe, I know a little weird... I also can't stand to have idle chattering before I race, with anyone, doesn't matter if it's my husband or kids, I can't handle it. I always pray before I run, and I always take a moment to give myself a pep talk, no matter the distance, and when I was younger,when I got new shoes, I always slept with them on the night before I ran any race in them. I know, it sounds like I'm a nut job...lets blame it on the fact that I live in Alaska and don't get out much...but I thought I would pose a couple of questions to everyone...
What specific, if any, rituals/traditions do you have before you run a race?
Are any of them as odd as mine?
Am I the only one that does the same thing before they run?
Are any of them as odd as mine?
Am I the only one that does the same thing before they run?
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That fly ritual is AWESOME!! My rituals are a bit boring, in comparison.
I am quite ritualistic about setting out my outfit and gear the night before, eating the exact same thing on race days and the prayer before the race. I also listen to "Bitter Sweet Symphony" as my first song on the i-pod during a race.
This was a really fun post.
I love your little rituals... whatever works for you! But if you hate chatting before a race, be sure to steer clear of Kelly (M&M). She is a talker, but before a race... it goes to a whole new level (and I love it because it keeps my mind off of whatever crazy things my mind is thinking about. :)
My rituals have to do with race preparation. Like Chelle, I lay out my clothes: everything... right down to the safety pins for the number, the water bottles, the 2 bananas I eat, etc. The song that gets me through the end of each marathon I have run is Angel by Shaggy... a strange pick perhaps, but the rhythm does the trick. I would probably feel "naked" if I didn't have it on my iPod on race day!
Also... I double knot my shoes...
I apply chap stick...
I put on a bit of makeup for marathons because I know my family will take pictures... silly, I know.
You know, for running as many races as I have, I don't feel I have too many rituals. I just have to have my Garmin, my Fuel Belt, and socks that I know don't chaff! I feel like a disappointment!
Charity, I love the fly story- so great!
Suzie P- I have no idea what you are talking about. :-)
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