1) Take cross training and core workouts as seriously as keeping up the weekly mileage.
2) Do speed-training
3) Remember to study the starting area layout for 'gear check'.
4) Invite some friends to the race. Apart from sharing your happiness, they can also click photos and hold your gear for you.
5) Book a massage appointment BEFORE the marathon for a 1 or 2 days AFTER the marathon.
6) Figure out how you are going to get back home after the run, BEFOREHAND.
7) Buy as many gel packs as your belt can carry. No miserly behavior there.
8) Make sure you take a dump, clear your nose, have nipple protection, vaseline for intertriginous areas, and sweat band before the run.
9) Get your shoelaces tight. Check once just before starting.
10) The slow miles should be only the first 3-5 ones. After that pick up speed or you'll lose momentum. Let yourself run and be exhausted. You have the gels and water.
11) The most refreshing food to be had during the race is oranges or grapefruit.
12) Stop with the internal dialogue after 20 miles. There's no point in quitting after 20 miles anyway (unless it's an emergency). From 13-20 keep telling yourself that it's just an hour or so more and the more you keep going, the sooner it will be over.
13) Have really good party plans. Run hard and party hard.
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