The Tuesday Topic this week is: What are some of the best things you’ve seen at a race or a run?
Here are SIX of my Favorite Sightings During a Race:
1 The Finish Line
always a welcome sight!!
2 A Porta Potty during the race (especially when you need it)
Never had to use one (knock on wood) but a few almosts
3 Music Motivation
at the TOP of a huge Hill (Adirondack HM)
3. Crowd Support
mile 22 of the NYC Marathon
4. Scenic Views (esp. water, sunrises, mountains, etc.)
the bridge in Sarasota, FL
10 mile race in Palm Springs
5. Food or Drink
jello shots, beer, Girl Scout cookies, bags of ice, GU. In Paris, they handed out bottles of water
6. Friends or Family
It’s not often that I have friends or my hubby cheering me on during a race. But at mile 18, this sure was a welcome sight.
I’m linking up with Zenaida and Kim (Kooky Runner) and you should too.
I’m also linking up here:
with co-hosts Coach Debbie Runs, Confessions of a Mother Runner, Mile by Mile, Runs with Pugs, and Laura Norris Running.
Happy Running! What are some of your favorite sights during a race? Please share.
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You’ve summed this up beautifully!!! Finish Line and Porta Potty are my top two! In one of the last races I did pre-Covid, we had a Scottish bag-pipe band playing en route and it was brilliant! Friends and family are always such a welcome sight especially on those tough races.
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This post made me miss racing. It’s back somewhat but missing many things in my list. Food and spectators are gone. Instead we now have masks.
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I would have mentioned all these points, too, Darlene! Especially the finish line, haha!
The last photo with your friends is so sweet! I always tear up when I see friends and family cheering. I love the crowds at a race.
I guess we will have to get used to very quiet races for a while until everything is back to normal.
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That’s what I just replied. Some of my favorite things are gone with these pandemic races. But at least there are races. Hopefully they will be normal again.
And yes I cried when I saw that my friends drove 3 hours just to see me for a minute.
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Friends and Family during a race- YES! So fun…I miss that- trying to spot my parents or friends at certain spots. The Atlanta marathon (my last full and only full of 2020) had very sparse crowds so it was a huge treat when I saw my husband and my friend Christie.
Fun list! Makes me excited for races to truly return.
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It definitely made me miss racing.
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It is such a boost seeing friends and/or family along a race route! When I ran the Des Moines Marathon, in addition to the hubs & two younger kids, there were a few other relatives and some social media “friends” from Insta & FB that spotted me & gave me a cheer. Yes, the finish line never gets old LOL
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I know. It’s rare for me but I do appreciate it when friends yell out my name.
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I love when there are bands playing music along the course – that’s one of the things i loved the most about the Rock n Roll races.
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Me too. Great distraction. I miss those races.
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I’ve always loved to see musicians on the course, whether it’s a guy playing the guitar, a group of women playing the drums, or a full-on band. In fact, the more diverse the groups along the course, the better!
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I ran a race with a piano player on the bridge and children musicians, etc. Loved that.
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I once saw a whole yard of chihuahua like dogs in a race that brought a smile to my face. 🙂
Sunrises, sometimes. Finish lines, always!
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Yes. Finish lines for sure. The longer the race, the better the sight.
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These are great! Its always nice to see the finish line. I think I’ve only had to stop and use the porta potty during a race once or twice. Its nice to know they are there though!
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Both are definitely welcome sights.
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The finish line and an empty porta potty line are always welcome sights at a race! Fun!
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I agree.
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Yes to all of those things! The finish line is certainly a welcome sight, especially after a long run! I’m curious about the 10 miles race in Palm Springs. I live here and don’t remember it at all!
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It was called the Mayors race. It was held in Jan. Maybe it is no longer held. I ran it twice but several years ago.
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https://www.palmspringsca.gov/Home/ShowDocument?id=27412
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I love the picture of the crowd support from NYC marathon! One of the best sights in the world, second only to the finish line.
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So true. I cried then and again at the finish.
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I love the finish lines and the supportive signs! And the food that people hand out! My marathon finish line photo shows a ziploc of oreos hanging out of the top of my bra. Someone handed them to me and I saved them because I think i thought they would be my last hope for survival, at some point. I was all good.
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I really miss spectators! I’ve done a few post COVID races, but in most cases spectators aren’t allowed. I can’t wait until we can get back to large cheering crowds again! There’s nothing like 10,000 people screaming and cheering you on to get you motivated to run!
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So agree. I’ve done a few races too. Not the same without spectators
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LOL on the porta potties. Seeing one along the course is reassuring whether you need to use it or not.
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Especially when there is no line. Lol.
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I always enjoy seeing the music and crowds! I ran CIM twice and both times the bands and crowds made the course so fun.
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That’s the best part of Rock and roll races. I even smile when I pass a car on the course with their radio blasting music.
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This is awesome, Darlene! I also love the finish line and the port-a-potties! 🙂
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Yup. No matter how the long the race is, the finish line is my favorite sight lol
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