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The below comes from experience in several marathons. While I have never done the BSIM, I have done their half both times and am familiar with the way the course and race organizers set up, and have also talked to others who have done the full.
Not sure how this race is, but many will not let you use audio devices on the course. You will have to check the course rules.
As for the sweats, I would not start the race with them. A good rule of thumb: if you are chilly while waiting for the starters gun to go off, then you are dressed appropriately; if you are comfortable, then you are overdressed. You should still dress warm until about 10 minutes or so before the race. There should be race bags into which you can put your sweats at the start point that you will be able to pick up at the finish point after the race.
If this is your first race, you may consider taking a water belt and some power gels or something of the equivalent. My experience with the organizers of this race is that they do not have enough of the non-liquid stuff along the courses. Taking a water belt is especially important if the weather is warm. If it is cool for the entire race, then it should not be a problem. Luckily this year starts earlier than it has in the past, so the bulk of the race should be cool.
Some clothing tips. Wear nylon or dry-fit as much as possible. If your wear a cotton top, and are a male, then you will want to wear band-aids over the nipples to avoid chaffing. Also lube the groin well so avoid chaffing there as well. Body glide works well and can be purchased down at the Treadmill.
Be sure to hydrate beginning a week out, and carbo load 36-48 hours out. Contrary to popular belief, carbo loading the night before really does no good unless you have a super fast metabolism. It does not hurt, but that does not give enough time for the body to completely process. Usually it just makes it so you have to go to the bathroom in the morning or, even worse, along the course.
Good luck. Since this is your first marathon, just focus on finishing and do not worry about the time. Anyone who finishes a marathon is a winner.
Reed
From: m2t2admin [mailto:m2t2admin@...]
Sent: Friday, April 01, 2005 12:26 AM
To: M2T2
Subject: Re: [M2T2] Big Sur Marathon
this marathon. My plan:
- bring old sweats to discard, to stay warm in the morning
- not planning on carrying any water or food - the course seems well
stocked
- gonna bring my mp3 player and sunglasses, that's it
- gonna ride my bike to the bus departure point and lock it up there
- other tips? I haven't done a marathon before, wondering if I should
be bringing anything else, especially for this BSM
> Anyone have any tips from last year for getting to the start point as
> late as possible? Obviously take the latest published bus (I think
> 4:45!). But that's still a very early get-up and a long wait until
> the start.
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