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My Topic today is: The Racing Void.
I have been know to run as many as 40 races in a year. Usually at least 30. Well, not this year.
Of course, I miss all the people involved in a race: my friends, the other runners, the volunteers, the crowd but here are some other little things that I also miss:
1.FlatMes
You know, planning your race outfit the night before and posting a pic.
Of course, I always plan my outfit but it’s not the same if you are not going to a race.
2.Pinning on a Bib.
It’s one of the things that makes a race different than a run or a virtual race.
3.Pre-Race Jitters.
No matter how many races I have run, I always feel nervous waiting at the start line.
4.Swag and Awards.
There’s something special about someone putting a medal over your head or handing you an age group award.
5.Post Race Refreshments
Free Ice Cream,
Chocolate Milk or even a Dark n Stormy.
They just taste better when you’ve earned them in a race.
Happy Running! Do you miss any of the above? Are there some other things that you miss when you are not racing? Please share.
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All of the above!
Also, the excitement when the results list is published and you check where your name is.
30-40 races a year is a lot. I like that!
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Oh yes. I forgot. It’s fun when you can the results. Esp on a good race.
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I do miss placing out the flat me or flat mamas as we call them. I also miss that post race photo. The early wake ups not so much! Hopefully this will all make us appreciate our racing opportunities even more
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Yes. That smiling post race photo!!
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Yes! I’m certainly with you on the chocolate milk after a race. I need to find a race that includes ice cream in the post-race food. Loved the photo of you and your friend with the cone!
I couldn’t figure out what a flat mes was! Then I looked at the photo and realized, Oh, flat me (plural)! 😀
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lol
Ice cream is very rewarding after a race I admit.
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There are definitely things I miss, but not most of yours (except the food!).
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Not having a race on the horizon makes me want to “run for me” and I feel less pressure. Does that make sense? I am hoping to be in a good running shape when the time comes that I can sign up for one again…hopefully this fall! -M
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t does.I feel a lot less pressure and just go out and run but I do miss the excitement of a race..
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I haven’t had a popsicle since Pride. It doesn’t feel right even though the race one is also just store bought sugar water. You have to earn it.
I don’t miss Flat Me. I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve forgotten and it’s a stripped after race Flt Me
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I forget too. But it will be nice to have to plan for something special whenever that will be.
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I think you and I only had ice cream the first time we met. We should fix that. Exit the park by me and do Ralph’s, you can take the Q back to your hotel
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We may have. Ice milk? Yes I need to try Ralph’s.
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it’s a plan. Ralphs was dinner the other night o:)
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