tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post499976674690430035..comments2023-07-06T10:03:31.089-04:00Comments on Feet Meet Street: Race Day VoodooNitmoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17108597328135023198noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post-86006487111450378142011-06-14T09:33:14.359-04:002011-06-14T09:33:14.359-04:00Hahah - oh how I relate to this post! Me, ritualis...Hahah - oh how I relate to this post! Me, ritualistic? Um, yes. Especially when it comes to races. First is the sports bra - I have to wear two (I'm sure you can relate to this problem) and the top one has to be my special "racer" bra.Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04339643338071382257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post-60641350005382266692011-06-13T16:12:32.558-04:002011-06-13T16:12:32.558-04:00Two pins? Who are those people! The number goes al...Two pins? Who are those people! The number goes all over the place!Danielle in Iowa in Irelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12274576534281164011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post-61514047277415973172011-06-13T09:57:57.994-04:002011-06-13T09:57:57.994-04:00Oh my...so many.
Starting with a few mentioned h...Oh my...so many. <br /><br />Starting with a few mentioned here:timing chip on right shoe; no wearing the race shirt before the finish; no saying "Candyman" more than 4 times in front of the mirror. <br /><br />Also, I HAVE to retie my shoes (double knots) right before the start and I never register with my full, legal name--only my professional name--which is not to be confused with my porn name. But often is...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post-70313551947852901752011-06-12T13:12:35.527-04:002011-06-12T13:12:35.527-04:00i crumple my race bib number up so that it is very...i crumple my race bib number up so that it is very "worn" looking. I paint my nails pink or purple or sparkles.<br /><br />You should try the nail painting.Dreahttp://www.twomotivate.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post-2047885869197302292011-06-11T16:13:07.508-04:002011-06-11T16:13:07.508-04:00Pins? I don't need no steenkin' pins. I ...Pins? I don't need no steenkin' pins. I run SO freaking fast that the wind blast just plasters that bib right to me. You should give it a try.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07941566888301999445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post-40007793421630475982011-06-11T15:27:03.871-04:002011-06-11T15:27:03.871-04:00No real superstitions, but the thing about wearing...No real superstitions, but the thing about wearing a race t shirt before or at the race is something I just don't do. It's a fashion faux pas, unless you forget to pack your lucky race t-shirt. ;) <br /><br />I do better at races where my race numbers are odd. That's not a superstition, but I've just noticed this happening more frequently.Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03163803961338323135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post-19894211147164757932011-06-10T22:08:58.476-04:002011-06-10T22:08:58.476-04:00well are we grouping superstitious behavior with O...well are we grouping superstitious behavior with OCD behavior before a race? If so, then I have too many to describe, and if I did describe them, I would have to describe them three times.Elizabethhttp://www.elizathon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post-9037391138520303992011-06-10T15:24:45.497-04:002011-06-10T15:24:45.497-04:00I'm a three-pinner too. Otherwise, nothing too...I'm a three-pinner too. Otherwise, nothing too weird. Wake up early enough to eat and shit before leaving for the race. I don't worry too much about not trying new things on race day. I just try not to psyche myself out.<br /><br />Thanks for putting the commercial after the post so I didn't have to read it. Cheers!B. Kramerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17005060826015780427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post-68390605824047930832011-06-10T14:41:18.713-04:002011-06-10T14:41:18.713-04:00Pins? Who needs stinking pins? A race number belt...Pins? Who needs stinking pins? A race number belt is where it is at. I always crinkle up my number pre-race. It lays flatter than a crisp number.<br /><br />I tried inverting my Garmin, but got horrible satellite reception at times - something to do with the position of the antenna I read.<br /><br />Word verification: "playa" - don't hate the playa, hate the game.Ironman By Thirtyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01148960105643826347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post-62459223330915348832011-06-10T13:23:10.720-04:002011-06-10T13:23:10.720-04:00haha nice review mike! You could try viewing that ...haha nice review mike! You could try viewing that waterbottle by dropping it off of a mountain and seeing if it gets leaks...maybe it makes your water taste funny? or good? etc...<br /><br />Thanks though for the shout out.Tawnee Madlenhttp://planetgear.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post-86984239501135283412011-06-10T13:16:47.467-04:002011-06-10T13:16:47.467-04:00You guys are all strange. But likely much faster t...You guys are all strange. But likely much faster than me, so what do I know.<br /><br />Actively searching for a superstition...Vavahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695435090921005081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post-69484997836812815802011-06-10T13:05:46.762-04:002011-06-10T13:05:46.762-04:00I always wear my Garmin on the right arm and the P...I always wear my Garmin on the right arm and the Polar on the left arm.<br /><br />And at least one beer must be consumed the day before.Al's CL Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554609401299091200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post-74685584315778603722011-06-10T12:15:40.906-04:002011-06-10T12:15:40.906-04:00I always put my contacts in right eye then left ey...I always put my contacts in right eye then left eye.<br />I always wear my Garmin on my left arm.<br />I also turn the light switch on/off 3 times and tap my foot 5 times before I leave for the race.<br />...is that weird?Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10849990679231435718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post-79952485076690671912011-06-10T11:38:52.353-04:002011-06-10T11:38:52.353-04:00I haven't been racing long enough to have a su...I haven't been racing long enough to have a superstition, but I have noticed that I hate having my bib on my chest, and put it on my leg instead. I noticed that one corner on the bottom kept crinkling, and thought I might run with three pins from now on. Holy crap! It's good luck TOO?<br /><br />Also, WTH, Sig? No shoulder massages? Color me disappointed.Leauxrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056708620380337471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post-62112509855776120602011-06-10T11:13:35.274-04:002011-06-10T11:13:35.274-04:00Psh. Only weird people have race day superstition...Psh. Only weird people have race day superstitions, weirdo. <br /><br />The only superstition I have is wearing a race shirt before completing the race. I just can't do it.One Crazy Penguinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133357078606683041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post-69562799932218327412011-06-10T11:07:51.246-04:002011-06-10T11:07:51.246-04:00Timing chip or D-Tag is always on the right shoe. ...Timing chip or D-Tag is always on the right shoe. It's my stronger leg so it can better bear the added strain, plus my Garmin is on the left side of my body so it balances everthing out.Ianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15875001377964050508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post-78958847995985080972011-06-10T11:07:32.798-04:002011-06-10T11:07:32.798-04:00I only have the boring standard race day prep.
1)...I only have the boring standard race day prep.<br /><br />1) Never eat or wear anything new<br /><br />2) Never wear the race t-shirt until after the event is over.<br /><br />3) Get in line for the port a john whether you have to go or not.Randy Coffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09619842488131854730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post-85087253716888503052011-06-10T10:59:00.025-04:002011-06-10T10:59:00.025-04:00I use to have a superstition... I would run a mara...I use to have a superstition... I would run a marathon would my cupped hands full of water... <br /><br />Thanks to Planet Gear I now have an alternative... I have been wrong, I can see that now.The Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10146223883009444708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post-60017335995575023702011-06-10T10:57:58.247-04:002011-06-10T10:57:58.247-04:00I sometimes shower during a marathon.
And because...I sometimes shower during a marathon.<br /><br />And because you obivously care - word verification = mirucheAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com