Don't, whatever you do:
Don't look down, even though you're going to be so ready to just be finished already. Don't mess around with your watch check your time the second you are crossing the
finish line. Don't obscure your bib number with your arms (or by hunching over) if you can help it. Don't drag your feet, even though they might feel like cinder blocks by mile 26.2. Don't
make the "kill me now" face. Don't get so excited with your accomplishment that you whack others runners with
wild arms. Don't, whatever you do, do not cross the finish line with a
cartwheel or by walking on your hands- your timing chip might not connect with
the finish line sensor and that, my friends, would be very bad.
Now for the good news! Do:
Do run directly under the clock. Do try to move into an empty space in the flow of foot traffic
so you get photographed solo (unless you're crossing the finish line with another person on purpose, of course). Do lifts your head and
arms, either all the way up or out, or with bent elbows at shoulder
level. Do make sure your bib number is visible. Do, in the final seconds of your race, stride strong. Do
smile, and do take a moment and feel proud for finishing- that sort of
thing shows in a photograph like you wouldn't believe.
Have a great race, runners!
3 Comments
jdl said:
Is that photo of you Amy?
Amy Guth said:
Nope. I wish I had her time.
Joe the Cop said:
Great advice! I'm sorry I'm not running this year.
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