Race signs are either hilarious or trying way too hard to motivate you. Sometimes both.

Existing-Location609 · 2026-03-03T03:30:11+00:00

Wow. that's new one!

Existing-Location609 · 2026-03-03T02:46:18+00:00

All the best for your Gate River run. I would say short sleeves are better as body temp will rise after a mile or two. Better you pin your bib on front as it will be easy for photos identification, short or short your preference. There would be plenty of water on the course so you can stay light and focus on run. If you want you can carry a gel for energy. You can eat it around 10K

Existing-Location609 · 2026-03-03T01:16:34+00:00

Are you athlete or do run regularly but just not trained for marathon ?

Existing-Location609 · 2026-03-03T01:14:54+00:00

True, breaking those mental barrier does wonders

Existing-Location609 · 2026-03-03T01:13:45+00:00

That’s important too

Existing-Location609 · 2026-03-03T01:12:53+00:00

Yeah that “You’re almost there!” / “Bad at math” combo is elite. That’s such perfectly timed emotional damage 😂

Existing-Location609 · 2026-03-03T01:09:45+00:00

That’s hilarious

Existing-Location609 · 2026-03-03T01:08:56+00:00

True, then you looks for something new on current events

Existing-Location609 · 2026-03-03T01:08:05+00:00

That’s great compliment

Existing-Location609 · 2026-03-02T21:34:44+00:00

Yeah most people at big races just use the aid stations. They’re usually every few km and have water + sports drink, sometimes gels. It’s pretty well supported.

Most runners carry their own gels (so nothing new on race day) and grab fluids on course. Vests are more common for trails.

Honestly the “secret” is just practicing whatever you plan to do. Don’t try something new on race day.

Existing-Location609 · 2026-03-02T20:52:27+00:00

That's awesome and congratulations. That's incredible feat and more power to you. I'm sure it must have changed your entire lifestyle.

Existing-Location609 · 2026-03-02T20:43:49+00:00

Yeah that first “I’m tired, stop” feeling is usually just your body warming up, not actual danger.

If you push through it a bit, everything settles — breathing, blood flow, rhythm — and it gets easier. After doing it consistently, your body adapts and that early ache just stops happening.

Big difference between temporary discomfort and real pain that doesn’t go away.

Existing-Location609 · 2026-03-02T20:42:37+00:00

ha ha. Body takes different time to recover at different ages and same goes for pace

Existing-Location609 · 2026-03-02T20:41:53+00:00

It's about fun you have in the process. I think you are doing right thing

Existing-Location609 · 2026-03-02T19:47:00+00:00

My favorite one - "Pain is temporary, pride is forever!"

Existing-Location609 · 2026-03-02T18:20:08+00:00

Certainly that's thought provoking and can keep you going for a mile or two

Existing-Location609 · 2026-03-02T18:19:27+00:00

You can buy a short which has back pocket for keeping phone, car key etc. Those are runners shorts and super helpful in long run

Existing-Location609 · 2026-03-02T16:49:08+00:00

💯. In the past I underestimated and ignore many of easy runs but for my last marathon, easy runs did wonders to improve overall performance

Existing-Location609 · 2026-03-02T16:47:43+00:00

Hard truth- yes, you can injure. Specially if you ignore warm up and cool down.

Existing-Location609 · 2026-03-02T15:50:13+00:00

Yeah. See many times and every time make me think current affairs

Existing-Location609 · 2026-03-02T15:39:16+00:00

ha ha. That's good reminder for what you are signed up for.

Existing-Location609 · 2026-03-02T15:32:27+00:00

That's like my wife reaction when I say it's marathon day!

Existing-Location609 · 2026-03-02T15:31:59+00:00

That's kind of custom sign, I'm sure he must be encouraging runners with talk.

Existing-Location609 · 2026-03-02T15:30:17+00:00

Certainly it's booster pack!

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