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elcome to the City of San Antonio, a vibrant blend of urban sophistication and historic pastime that boasts the best of the West with the spiciest of the South! It is no secret why our event feels right at home in a city that has embraced the sport with open, perspired arms. Whether you are running to set a personal best, lose weight, embark on a new life path, or raise massive amounts for the charity of your choice, everyone is welcome on these roads. Thank you for taking part in the 9th running of this incredible event. We extend our sincerest gratitude and appreciation to the City of San Antonio and all of its residents for their continued support, for embracing road closures and for waking up early to cheer on our runners. This is a race planned and produced by many hard working individuals who take immense pride in every element of the participant experience. All your weeks of training have led to this moment. We hope that you have the time of your life running through the Alamo City and that you continue this winter tradition for many years to come. It is sure to take your breath away! Sincerely,

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2 WELCOME TO THE START LINE

Celebrate post-race with Guster!

10 MANNERS FOR

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18 48 HOURS TO

RACE DAY JITTERS

22 WHAT TO EAT BEFORE

YOUR RACE

How to fuel smart before go-time.

24 HYDRATION HAZARDS

Be the best race neighbor

14 5 RACE DAY DONT’S

26 ENERGY GELS

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What, when & how to do fluids.

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30 RECOVERY

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34 RACE DAY GEAR

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38 SPECTATOR GUIDE

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is no stranger to challenging workouts training 35 hours per week, including running up to 60 miles over six days at the peak of the season. Here, Rinny shares her tips for training and recovery and how she overcomes the mental and physical blocks. What’s your favorite thing about running? MC: “For me, running is relaxing, especially when you’re really fit. I do a lot of runs in the evening around sunset, which I find therapeutic. It’s time I have for myself, to focus on my own goals and thoughts.” Any tips for new runners training for their first half or full marathon? MC: “It’s easy to get hung up on your pace and how fast or slow you’re going. I find that focusing on the overall time you spend running rather than the number of miles takes the pressure off of worrying about the distance and pace. Be sure you have a training plan. Mapping it out really helps you focus on the smaller goals to take the necessary steps to condition your body and best prepare for race day. And most of all, be smart about your training and listen to your body.” How do you break through the mental and physical blocks? MC: “When I’m tired or feeling run down, I try to think positive thoughts, knowing that all of the training will be worth it and pay off on race day. I find it helps to focus on the little things when you start to hit the wall…breathing, pacing, hydrating and fueling properly. While it’s important to keep your eye on the end goal, be sure to have small check points along the way. Overall, I prefer to know I gave it my best and gave 100%. You’ll notice it becomes second nature to push through the bumps in training.” Long distance runners lose a lot of sweat and necessary nutrients making recovery crucial to building muscle and staying physically strong. Any tips on how to best recover after a long run? MC: “The 30 minutes right after strenuous exercise is the most crucial time to recover and replenish what you’ve lost. Lowfat chocolate milk is a great and easy option and I’ve been recovering with it for years. You can find it anywhere, from your supermarket or corner store, and it has the right mix of carbohydrates and high quality protein. It’s also got your electrolytes, sodium, potassium; elements you lose when you’re sweating. It’s a great little formula, and wholesome, simple and lowfat.”

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Manners for miles Race-day etiquette can be confusing. Where’s runner-Ann Landers when you need her? Follow these simple rules and everyone on the course will thank you! BY CAITLYN PILKINGTON | PROVIDED BY WOMEN’S RUNNING

1. Do not cut lines at the bathroom. We know it’s tempting, and we know you really, really have to go. But so do thousands of other runners who are racing the start clock as much as you are. If you’re concerned about missing the gun, opt to find porta potties further from the main entrance of the start area; they tend to have shorter lines. If you have a medical condition that calls for a more urgent bathroom stop, we recommend carrying your medical card to races so others know why you need to get to the front ASAP. 2. Stop talking during the National Anthem for obvious reasons. 3. Start in the correct corral. Your corral is based on your predicted finish time. It’s common courtesy to other runners and walkers to start among others of your same pace. If you do want to sneak up to a lower corral number, ask at the Solutions desk at the expo. 10

4. Pass on the left, stay to the right. If you’re having the best day ever and speeding up, pass runners on the left. If you need to slow down, move to the right to allow others to easily pass. Race starts tend to be crowded for the first mile or so, and sometimes random weaving happens. Always be aware of which side you’re passing and try not to step right in front of another runner as you make your move. 5. Be conscientious of other runners at water stops. If you plan on skipping the water, run straight down the middle and don’t crowd sides where others might be grabbing for a cup. If you plan on grabbing a cup and stopping to sip it, wait until you’re fully out of the station zone to move to the side and slow to a walk. Water stops are a hot spot for bottle necking and runners tripping over each other. To minimize congestion, grab quickly and move to the side past those water station volunteers before slowing down.

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6. Run through the finish line. You did it! You made it to the finish, and one of the most congested areas is after you cross the line. Don’t stop right on the line— there are hundreds of runners coming in hot behind you! Keep moving toward the medals and post-race snacks. 7. Don’t shop in the secure zone. Bananas, water, pretzels—the post-race snack bar, as we like to call it, is full of goodies to get those electrolytes and salt levels back up. We like to follow the rule of one—one of each thing for your postrace tummy. There are a lot of other runners who also want to chow down after running, so be courteous toward them by selecting one banana instead of the entire bushel.

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5 Race-Day Don’ts

Spoiler alert: You’re going to have a blast race morning no matter what! But keep this advice in mind to make sure common mistakes don’t derail your day. BY DUNCAN LARKIN | PROVIDED BY COMPETITOR MAGAZINE

morning of and suggests practicing in training what you will eat on race day. “You will want to know that those foods don’t upset your stomach,” she cautions.

1. Don’t starve yourself. Coach Dennis Barker of Team USA Minnesota suggests setting your alarm for about four hours prior to the start of your race so that you can have a light breakfast. “For a longer race, where glycogen depletion may be an issue, remember the glycogen in your liver is depleted even while sleeping,” he says. Alicia Shay, an internationally competitive trail runner and coach, agrees that proper fueling is key the

2. Don’t start the race with cold legs. Even if you’re running a marathon, do some sort of warm-up before the race. “Your warm-up is a time to prepare both your body and mind for your best effort,” says Barker. “While you’re jogging, doing drills and stretching, think about your race strategy and how you will execute it. You have probably already thought about it, but think about it again and commit to it.” Go to the line confident in your plan with determination to execute it, and be prepared to react positively to situations you can’t control.

ace morning is typically a time when your nerves are on edge. A good way to ensure you’re as prepared as possible is to know what not to do from the time you wake up to the moment when the gun sounds. Keep these five “don’ts” in mind next time you’re getting ready to take the start line:

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3. Don’t forget a race-day plan. Heather North, coach of Revolution Running says that your race-day plan should include figuring out the time you need to get up, knowing exactly where to park, understanding the best way to get to the start line or your corral and allowing plenty of time to warm-up. “Race morning can turn into a stressful disaster if you haven’t allowed those extra 15-30 minutes to get everything in,” she says. Also remember that races can be chaotic affairs, so come into it with a flexible mind and expect that change will be the norm. Barker points out that race management, course, and organization can change. Another thing that can change is the weather, so in your race-day plan, make sure you’re packing some cold, windy and hot-weather apparel options in the event that the race-day forecast is wrong. CM0516_FOB_COVER.indd

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4. Don’t abstain from coffee and water. The last thing you need to worry about is a caffeine headache halfway through your race. If your body is used to it, it may not feel the same without it. Barker advises limiting your pre-race coffee consumption to one small cup. “You want to receive the benefits without getting too jacked up or having to go to the bathroom too much,” he says. Barker also recommends alternating between coffee and small amounts of water and/or a trusted sports drink that you’ve consumed in training. Don’t overdo it with the fluids. You want to be hydrated—not over hydrated. 5. Remember why you’re out there in the first place. Sure, you’ve put a lot of time and effort into training for the race, but remember, this is supposed to be fun! “Many runners are so focused on race morning and the results of everything that they forget to enjoy the day,” says North. “This has been a process of many workouts, long runs, sweat and sacrifice. Relish in the journey that has taken you so many miles. Enjoy the scenery, listen to the sounds and take in each experience along the way. It is a blessing to be able to run, so soak it in!” Shay concurs, saying, “Running and racing is a wonderful gift and nothing that should cause too much anxiety.”

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48:00 — Do a short, fast workout Your next-to-last workout before a race should be relatively easy, so you’re not fatigued on race morning, but it should include a dash of speed to prime you for competition! For example, run three miles easy, then run 6 x 30-second relaxed sprints. 47:00 — Start carbo-loading Research shows that one day of very high carbohydrate intake (4.5 grams of carbohydrate per pound of body weight) is sufficient to maximize muscle glycogen stores. But you might as well start two days out for good measure. To get the carbs you need, be sure to consume them at every meal (e.g. oatmeal and orange juice for breakfast, noodle soup for lunch and a rice dish for dinner) and supplement with high-carb beverages such as Ensure between meals. 47:00-39:00 — Stay off your feet Avoid spending any unnecessary time on your feet today. The yard work can wait until next weekend! 31:00 — Get a good night’s sleep Getting adequate sleep is critical to endurance performance at all times, but it is never more important than in the final days before a big race. In a recent British study, runners covered 6 percent less distance in a 30-minute time trial after being awake for 30 hours than they ran after a full night’s rest. While that’s a pretty extreme sleep deprivation, even a few lost hours of rest could keep you from reaching your race goal. 18

22:00 — Do a short, easy workout A short, easy workout is better than none at all the day before a race. It relieves mental and physical tension and keeps the body primed for performance. 21:00-10:00 — Keep carbo-loading Maintain your high-carb diet throughout the last day before you race. Choose familiar foods that have always worked well for your body in the past. Now is not the time to experiment. 20:00 — Get your gear together There’s nothing worse than showing up at a race venue and realizing you forgot something important. To avoid this nightmarish experience, take some time to get all of your gear together now. It’s best to create a race gear checklist that you use for every race. 18:00 — Plan for race morning Minimize hassle by making a concrete plan for race morning that includes a wake-up time, a route to the race venue, a parking site and arrangements to get home after the race. 9:00 — Visualize your race Mental rehearsal, or visualization, is a powerful tool of psychological preparation. After settling into bed, clear your mind and imagine the next morning’s race as vividly as you can. Obviously, you can’t go through the entire course in real time, so focus on critical parts such as the start, challenging hills and so forth. Imagine moving with impeccable form and feeling strong.

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3:00 — Wake up early Research on the relationship between circadian rhythms and exercise performance suggests that optimal performance is not possible within a couple hours of waking up in the morning. So set an early alarm to give your body plenty of time to get up to speed. Try to climb out of bed at least three hours before the start horn blasts. 2:45 — Eat your pre-race meal Nutrition is more important than sleep on race morning, so it’s also important to wake up in plenty of time to consume and digest a high-carb pre-race breakfast. Aim to consume 75-100 grams of carbohydrate three hours before your race start, or at least 50 grams two hours out. 2:15 — Make sure your gear is ready Before you leave home, go through your gear checklist and your actual gear one last time. Be sure not to forget the small essentials such as sunscreen, race number, etc. 0:30 — Warm up thoroughly Start your warmup about half an hour before your race start. Begin with easy jogging, then do some dynamic stretches such as walking lunges and arm circles, and finish with a few 20- to 30-second bursts at race pace.

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4 Strategies for dealing with race day jitters BY YUKI HAYASHI | PROVIDED BY WOMEN’S RUNNING

any runners experience some kind of pre-race stress— butterflies, sweating, shaky hands. But panic symptoms can go beyond normal nerves with a rapid heart rate, shortness of breath, chest pain and dizziness. “A lot of people describe a panic attack as feeling like a heart attack,” says Cindra Kamphoff, director of the Center for Sport and Performance Psychology in Mankato, Minn. If you’ve experienced panic attacks, it’s important to see your doctor. Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), mindfulness training, even medication can help manage the condition. But if you have a case of the pre-race nerves, there are steps you can take to relieve your jitters before they sabotage your race.

Honolulu runner who has experienced panic attacks. Focusing on tempo and rhythm are also helpful: “If I go on a run when I feel an attack building, I’ll count every 10 strides or sing along to my playlist,” says the five-time marathoner.

Strategy #1: Reframe nervousness. Turn a perceived negative into a positive. “We need a certain amount of excitement to do our best, so butterflies aren’t necessarily bad—it’s how you interpret them,” says Kamphoff.

Do this! Repeat a powerful affirmation instead.

Do this! Channel the energy for good. She says, “Why think, I’m nervous, I won’t do well today, when ‘good’ nervousness could actually help you?” Tell yourself: I’m so excited to be here. I can’t wait to start!

Strategy #2: Exercise mindfulness. Focused breathing is a mindfulness technique that alleviates anxiety. “A steady tempo of breathing in for four counts and breathing out for four counts works for me,” says Christina Torres, a 20

Do this! Practice soothing exercises like counting your breaths—even when you are calm—and then use these exercises when you feel anxiety building.

Strategy #3: Say nice things. As runners, we are notorious for beating ourselves up, says Kamphoff, a three-time Boston Marathon qualifier. “Runners negatively compare themselves to others, thinking things like, I don’t look as fit as that runner. That negative self-talk can lead to anxiety,” she explains. “The most effective phrases start with ‘I can’ and ‘I am,’” says Kamphoff. Think: I can run 13.1! I am ready!

Strategy #4: Stick to your routine. The advice to not try anything new on race day goes for mental preparation too. As for my personal pre–NYC Tri freakout? Once I focused on my transitionarea routine, my pulse slowed. I breathed easy. “I am going to have an awesome race,” I said. And I did. Do this! Your race routine should cover nutrition, warm-up, self-talk, mindfulness exercises, even pre-race portapotty visits—a widespread anxiety source for runners, says Porter. Caffeine can promote anxiety, so consider cutting back if this applies to you.

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Entertainment on course: Enjoy the atmosphere! The start line on E. Commerce St. & Navarro St. is beautiful and the energy and people around you are equally as amazing. Revel in the glory of what you are about to accomplish and go get it! Over 30+ local bands between both days to keep you rockin’ all weekend long, these band stages are a great and festive spot to hang out while waiting for your rock star to pass by! Check out the 2016 list of bands on our website at: www. runrocknroll.com/san-antonio/ the-weekend/entertainment/

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Half Marathon Fuel: It’s What’s for Breakfast What should you nosh on before the big day? BY LISA PUSTER | PROVIDED BY WOMEN’S RUNNING MAGAZINE

ueling is a key to any successful race. What you choose to put in your body can help you run your best possible race and aid in recovery, so think about what you eat before, during and after! Don’t wait until the day before the big race to start thinking about fueling your body. It’s best to start adding extra calories to your meals in the week before. A mix of both carbs and protein is important. Starting a race with a full store of carbs can improve performance and endurance so make sure to fill up on grains, starchy vegetables and fruits the week before the race. Also, as you consume more food during the week before the race, your protein levels should also increase as your portions become larger. Many people make the mistake of waiting until the night before the race to eat their big meal. Try making lunch your big meal of the day before the race, instead. This gives your body more time to process nutrients, lowers the risk of stomach problems and can even help you sleep more soundly. Pasta is still often considered one of the best pre-race meals but instead of having it for dinner, eat it for lunch the day before the race and opt for a lighter dinner that evening, instead. What you choose to eat the day of the race, however, is just as important as what you eat the week before. In the two to four hours before the race, eat protein and simple carbs and drink water or sports beverages. Avoid

high fiber, fatty and new foods, which can cause digestion problems. Good choices for pre-race foods include bread, bagels, cereal, fruit, and small amounts of peanut or almond butter, low-fat cheese, low-fat milk or a fruit smoothie. The hour prior to the race should just include moderate consumption of water, sports beverages, energy gels or chews. During the race, consume 30-60 grams of carbs per hour. Suggested energy foods to eat during the race include bananas, orange slices, energy, granola or fig bars, dried fruit and even LifeSavers, Sweet Tarts and gummy bear candies. Make sure to rotate between drinking a cup of water and a cup of sports drink every 15 minutes to restore fluids and electrolyte levels but to avoid too much sodium from just sports drinks and over-hydration from just water.

them as soon as possible. Suggested food choices following the race are bananas, fruit, yogurt, milk, muffins and bagels. Also, soon after the race, try to eat a full meal that contains lean proteins, complex carbohydrates and some fats. Your body is craving calories and nutrients. Replacing them quickly will aid in your post-half marathon recovery and repair and rebuild any muscle damage. Fluids are just as important as food, after a half marathon, so make sure to consume sports drinks or other beverages containing electrolytes and nutrients, along with water. Drinking just water could further dilute your blood and increase your risk of overhydration. Some good post-race drinks are sports drinks, soft drinks, juices or chocolate milk.

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St Martin St

Edg ar

Hudson St

Lockhart St

St Martin Ave

N Gevers St

N Walters St

N Grimes St

St John St

N New Braunfels Ave

N Polaris St

N Rio Grande St

Yoakum Aly

Willow St

Muncey St

Wheeler Aly

yP ost Rd

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Muncey St

Gibson St

St James St

St Charles St

N Palmetto St

N Olive St

Goodloe Aly

N Mittman St

N Gevers St

N Palmetto Ave

N Pine St

S Rio Grande

S Mittman St

Bargas St

Welhausen Ave

Anita St

Anita Ave

Hallie Ave

Meerscheidt St

San Salvador St

Walters St

S Gevers St

New Braunfels Ave

S Pine St

Clark Ave

S Piedmont Ave

S Grimes St

Vargas St

Vargas Aly S Polaris St

Cactus St

Spruce St

S Palmetto Ave

Dreiss St

Piedmont Ave

S Piedmont St

St Anthony Ave

S Olive St

Clark Ave

S Mittman St

Lux Ln

Flower Pl

Adele St

Candler St

Clark Ave

Anita St

Matlock St Stanfield Ave

ittm an St

alt ers St

S Gevers St

Clark Ave

Merrimac St

Hillje St

Willis St

Hallie Ave

Nopal St

Broadbent Ave

Wren St

Junior St

Montrose Ave Hillje St

Sally Gay Dr

Pyle St

Hot Wells Blvd

Stefler Ave

E Dullnig Ct

State St

Russi St

Wahrmund Ct

Story Ln

Koehler Ct

S Gevers St

Meeks Ave

Lynhurst Ave

S Mittman St

Bremen Ave

S Pine St

t St

Iris St

Piedmon S Pine St

Dr ne

S Hackberry St

Boxelder Ln

122

Trenton St

Bremen St

S Hackberry St

S Palmetto Ave

S Olive St

Piedmont Ave

Monroe

Dr Kel

Curtis St

Avondale Ave

Blvd

Groos Ave

Tabor Ave

auri

Devoto Ave

r nn ab ag oD

Roosevelt Ave

Airstr

eam

Todd St

Tarrant Ave

Sierra St

Kirkwood St

Livingston St

Villa

Lavonia Pl

Valverde

Dunes St

Rd Park

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Lasses Dr Pyro E P yr o n Ave n R

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March Ave

Perim

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Maxwell St

Oppenheimer Ave

Old

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on Ave E Pyr Rd on E Pyr

tary Dr Se Mili

Genevieve St Genevieve Dr

Ware Blvd

E Vestal Pl

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Trenton St

Snyder St

Briar Pl

Lorita Dr

Lorita St

Clark Ave

Rd Zerm

Ade lphia Ave

Roosevelt Ave

Mosaly Ave

Handley St

Endicott St

Harold Ct

Boswell St

Norma St

Durr St

Parchman St

kwy nP

Loleta St

o ssi Mi

Ronda St

izar

S Presa

Harald Dr

Tupper Ave

Cornish Ave

Military

Padre

Durr Rd

E Vado Pl

W Vado Pl Ave Shrine Ave

Howle Ave

il Tra ion

non

Idell Ave

Napier

E Crane Ave

Padre

Shan

Flo s

Be lih

Donegan St

Montrose Ave

VFW

E Pyron

Mango Ave

W ilts hi

Ovl

ue Aven

rid

N Pine St

Liscum Rd

Willow St

N Olive St

Austin St

N Mesquite St Alps St

S Mesquite St

S Hackberry St

Fern Ct

S Cherry St

Pro ban dt St

St Anthony Ave

m Bon ha

Hunstock Ave

Yorkshire Pl

Kinney St

Aberdeen

Rd Mission

Flato Stanley Ct

Weinberg Ave

Weinberg St Tuna St

Bodie St

Tupper Ave

Noble Ave

Buffalo St

Betty Jean St

ss Mi

Macdona St

Cross Ln

ness

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Oak Red y Broadwa

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Avenue

Isleta

mira St

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N Al

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St Al amo

N Cherry St Chestnut St

Live Oak St

Hoefge n Ave

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Cherry St

Hoefgen Ave

Underpas s

Mission Rd t

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N Swiss St

Jefferson

St St m

Willia King St ison

Nathan

Halstead St Dewitt St

Burbank Loop

Golondrina Ave

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S Alamo

St Ro sa

ton St

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City

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St S San Marcos St Apache St

Austin

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a St N Santa Ros St

N Frio St

N San Saba

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Dwyer Ave

Urban L

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S Leona St

S Flo

S Main

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S Medina St

S Pa na Pe m co Ex py -la Trini dad

t Gaynor St

Knox St

Edwards St

Elliott St

Margil St

Nunes St

Frelon St

Boris St

Bruhn St

Catal pa

Park Hill Dr

Mt Erin Pass

Devine Rd

s Mary St N

ll P de

Lin

Paschal St

Kendall St

N Main Ave

N St Mary’s St

Howard St Lewis St

Maverick St

Howard St

St vin

Be l

N San Marcos

N Comal St

N Medina St

St S Salado

S Comal St

Kicaster Aly

S Trinity St

S Frio St

S San Marcos

S Colorad o St

S Brazos S

St S San Jacinto

S Pinto St S San Jac into St

S Brazos St

Marlay St

Edwards St

Gaynor St

Garland St

Buffalo St

Bruhn St

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281 Stratford Ct

Avondale Ave

ion

Altura Ave

Lyric St

Ave

Lyric Offer Ln

Betty Jean St

Montrose St

Miss

Garnett Ave

nnystone Ave

Monticello Ct

rtis St

Tacoma Ave

Wau

E Southcross Blvd

Lennon Ave

Golia

an St

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Waleetka St

Anto Dr inett

Pamela Dr

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Crane Ave

Nock Ave

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Monticello Ct

W Dickson Ave

Shasta Ave Shrine Ave

Escalon Ave

N New Braunfels Ave

Pa rk

Shook Ave

Howard St

Belknap Pl

Aganier Ave

Ripley Ave

N Comal St St N San Marcos

N Comal St

N Sabinas St

Blanco Rd

Flores St

Meridian Ave

N Trinity St

N Brazos St

N San Jacinto

N Colorado

N Brazos St

N Trinity St

N Pinto St

N Las Moras

N San Jacinto

N Smith St

S Colorado

S Richter St

S Pinto St

St S Brazos

S Las Moras

S San Jacinto

S San Marcos

S Nueces

S Sabinas S Trinity St

S Trinity St S Trinity St

Mor ton Ave

El Pr ad oD

Judson Ave

Mccullough Ave

Belknap Pl

Breeden Ave

Blanco Rd Michigan Ave

St N Navidad St

N Navidad

N Cibolo St

S Cibolo

S Rosillo St

S Navidad

Drive

Fournier Ave

Apollo St

Gladnell Ave

Walhalla Ave

Hohen Ave

Gorst Loop

Erwin

Dave

Drive

Clamp Ave

ra bu rn St

Clamp Ave

Emmett Ave

Mission

Lanier Blvd

Graf

Acequia

Ely Dr

Ely St

Villam

ain

Walhalla Ave

y Rd E Ashle

Rilling Rd

Esp

Walhalla Blvd

aR ad

Clamp Ave

Edris Dr

Braubach St

Sams Dr

Bernard Dr

Blvd

Yett Ave

Burton Ave

Bernard Ave

Leah Dr

Ave halla Wal

Yett Blvd

Blvd

Felps

Bickley Blvd

Dave Erwin Dr

536

Myrick

Beam Blvd

Ludtke Ave

Stinson Airport

S ores S Fl

akb rook

Burton Ave

13th St

Perimeter

Garnett Ave

Flight Nurse

Troy Dr

Bascum Blvd

ell Blvd

Rockw

Honora Ave

Junkin Dr

Louis Bauer Dr

io Miss

Dorsey St

E Baetz Blvd

Garnett Ave

Sidney

North Rd

wyRd Christi ti H hris Old Corpus sC orpu Old C

Jean

W Ansley St

Dorsey Dr

Hindi St

Cadmus

99th

E Petaluma Blvd

Deely Pl

W Baetz Blvd

W Villaret Blvd

Dans

Pkwy

98th St

l odic PSt DDodic

E Petaluma Blvd

Faulk Dr

Edris St

97th St

Kopplow Pl

E Ackard Pl

W Ansley Blvd

Shemya Ave

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E Ansley St

Ave

Wilma

Escalon Ave

n Pkwy

Missio

96th St

E Formosa Blvd Saipan Pl

Dan

93rd St

Creath Pl

E Amber Pl

Chaucer

Cullin Ave

91st St

E Amber St

Langford Pl

Echo

Forsen Dr

Logwood Ave

er Ave Chauc

E Hutchins Pl

in E Hutch

E Amber Pl

E Amber St

Leff Pl

W Formosa Blvd

W Vestal Pl

Lucinda Dr

S Murry St

S Calavera s St

S Cibolo St

St S Sabinas

S Navidad

S Cibolo S t

S Calaveras

S Nueces

Marian St Marian St

Greer St

Heather Ave W S

Mt Vernon Ct E Hermitage Ct

re Pad

Lenard St

Ada St

Offe

Ascot Ave

Christin

Stratford Ct

lint Ln

Hilton Ave

Logwood Ave

ces Jean Dr an Fr

Bonnell Dr

Piedmont Ave

sion

Buffalo St

Ada

Mebane St

ide

Orey Ave

Devote

Ada St

Regina St

Mebane St

Mccart

Rivers

Mis

E Bonner Ave

Sussex Ave

Proctor St

ldi

Steves Ave

Cosgrove St

Kipling Ave

Minnetonka St

Ave

Ferndale St

Ward Ave Fairview Ave

Ada St

g itin Wh

Huron St

Ward Ave

Ave

Hot Wells Blvd

E Dickson Ave

Hopkins St

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Dick Friedrick

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Olmos Dm

N Main Ave

Howard St

Carney St

E El P rado Dr

Blanco Rd

Aganier Ave

Breeden Ave

Jerry St

Louise St

Capital St

Grant Ave

Ave

Vollum Ave

San Antonio

Alexande r

N Elmendorf

Ave

N Calaveras

N Hamilton

Service S t St

N Hamilton

N Elmendorf

N Murry St

St St

Flann Aly

N Calaveras

N Navidad St

N Murry St

N Chupaderas

N Rosillo St

N Spring St

S Rosillo St

S Spring St

S Murry St St

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S Elmendorf

S Chupade

S Cibolo S t

S Spring St

Orey Ave

S Kalteyer

Devoto St

Fairbanks

Naylor

De Soto St

Ave

Charlotte St

Roosevelt

Marian St

S Gevers St

Castillo

o Ave

Halliday Ave

Aaron Pl

W Hutchins Pl

Edris Dr

St Anthony Ave

Castill

Roosevelt Ave

Ella St

Ferndale St

S Presa

bner

Grae

Mary’s

Packard St

S St.

Lenard St

Zapata

E Ravenhill Dr

W Harding Blvd

W Petaluma Blvd

S Gevers St

Mary’s

Vanderbilt St

Greer St Cosgrove St

Merry Ann Dr

E Congress Ave

Cantrell Dr

Drury Ln

W Amber St

W Amber Pl

Hunter St

Mckinley Ave

Hicks Ave

Vanderbilt St

Channing Ave

Hiawatha St

Water will be available before and after the race and at the following locations throughout the course. Gatorade and Glukos energy gel will also be available in certain locations. The 10K event will have 4 water stations. W Vestal Pl

Hunter Blvd

Schley Ave

Mckinley Ave

Steves Ave

Topeka Blvd

Chicago Blvd

536

Clutter Ave

Verne St

Aaron St

Schley Ave

Greer St

Astor St

Koehler Ct

Sharmain Pl Sunglo Dr

Clovis Pl

Vanderbilt St

Greer St Haggin St

Kathy Dr

E Pyron Rd

Congress Ave

E Huff Ave

Mccauley Blvd

Dr ne

n Tr ail

Shelby Dr

Oconee St

Kendalia Ave

W Harding Blvd

Drury Ln

Avant St

Fair Ave

Barrett Ave

Wiggins Pl

Kendalia Ave

Aaron Pl

Wade St

Avant Ave

E Bonner Ave W Huff Ave

E Mayfield Blvd

Mccauley Ave

Aaron St

E Highland Blvd

Hicks Ave

Astor St Baldwin Ave

Ave ds Halliday Ave Ea

tillo Bus

E White St

K St

Mckinley Ave

Vanderbilt St

Haggin St

Terrell Ave

Babel W White Ave

W Pyron Ave

Rayburn Dr

W Ansley Blvd

Bailey Ave

Schley Ave

Mckinley Ave

Vanderbilt St

Clifford Ct

t e SChicago Blvd ald

Cliff Ave

Cantrell Dr

Nopal St

S St.

Miss io

Belden Ave

Grapeland Ave

Mccauley Dr

Drury Ln

Mckinley Ave

Glenwood Ct

Quintard

Robert E Lee St

W Pyron Ave

Kendalia Ave

Clovis Dr

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Rockwood Ct

Compton Ave

E Gerald Ave

Clovis Pl

Avant Ave

y Dr

W Gerald Ave

I St

J St

Westfall Ave

Kayton Ave

E Highland Blvd Hammond Ave

W Burcham Ave

Rosebud Ln

Aaron Pl

S Piedmont Ave

e St

on Rd Missi

Tabor Ave

Canavan Ave

Grosvenor St

rt Sue

art Wh

rra St Sie

Buffalo St

Bristol Ave

E Sayers Ave

H St

Essex St

Greer St

Lee St

W Brunswick Blvd

G St

Denver Blvd

Hicks Ave

n St

E Young St

Laclede Ave

E Harlan Ave

F St

Cooper St

Porter St

E Drexel Ave

Arlington Ct

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Mcmu

Mary St

E Edmonds Ave

W Young St

Vine St

Delmar St

Virginia Blvd

Ranger St

Jemison St Sidney St Nitta St

Vine St

Kayton Ave

Ave

School

sford Han

Candy Pl E Hart Ave

Beatrice Ave

Rayburn Dr W Mayfield Blvd

Aaron StW Hutchins Pl

S Monumental St

Rochambeau St

W Sayers Ave

W Hart Ave Koepke Ave

Ray Dr

W Harlan Ave

Milvid Ave

Grosvenor Blvd

Schle

Ave

Lecompte Pl

Fitch St

Mccauley Dr

Mckinley

nald Mcdo

Morrill St

Morrill Ave

Lorraine Ave

W Harlan Ave

Brunswick Blvd

tS rke

Topeka Blvd

Beatrice St

Wagner Ave

Packard St

Stace St

Blanco

Eads

Stonewall Ave

Hedges

Martin Luther King Dr

Iowa St

e Preston Av

Ave

Essex St

Blvd

Steves

Palo

Neal Ave

Le Compte Brighton Ave

Stonewall St

Aransas

Anderson Ave

Harding Pl

Dilworth St

Westfall Ave

281

W Hart Ave

W Gerald Ave

Nevada St

Martin Luther King Dr

Glad Dr

Chalmers Ave

Hedges

E Hafer Ave

Stonewall St

Center St Center StGorman StGibbs St

Belmont St

Dakota St

High St

W Highland

Ave

Isabel St

Keats St

Gulf St

Canton St

Wyoming St

Dakota St

Delaware St

Felisa St

Weaver

Octavia Pl

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Hedges

Indiana St

Berkshire Ave

Benita St

Kaine St

Wilkins

Ave

Flanders Ave

Vickers Ave

na St

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Bowie S

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Moon St

eo Th

Ave

Fitch St

N Palmetto Ave

Alamo Plaza

Caroli

Jadwi

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Sun St

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Hansford

Britton Ave

Carlisle

Elks Dr

Pierce Ave

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Trail

Eross

Montana St

Cha ve zB lvd

Ave

Thelka St

Vermont Ave

Chalmers Ave

Avenue A

Broo

Loo

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Tommins Ave

Flanders Ave

Rayburn Dr

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bank

W Mitchell

Mis

Hays St

Nolan St

Paso Hondo St

W Drexel Ave

Ave

Lamar St

Orphan St

Dawson St

Center St

Dashiell St

ld po Leo

Alamosa

Ave

Gabriel St

Burnet St

Blue Bonnet St

E Commerce St

Florida St

S Vitra

Burleson St

Ira Aldridge Pl

Blaine St

Nolan St

Virginia Blvd

Indiana St

Sanders St

Ave

Jacob

Grove

Teresa St

Crystal St

Humboldt Pl

C a rol ina S

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Lotus

Hawthorne St

Gladstone Ave

Keats St

Cr St

E Crockett St

Walk

Rotary

Muegge

Larry

Rudolph St

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Larry

Sherman St

Center St

Utah St

Dignowity

Omaha St

Gravel St

Wharto

Wellington St

Idaho St

Iowa St

Ce sar

Virginia Blvd

ar Blvd

Truax St

Sims Ave

Gladstone Ave

Devine

Delaware St

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E Malone Ave

Surrey Ave W Winnipeg Ave

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Cedar

Mission

Tipton Odis

E Glenn Ave

E Crockett St

Paul St

Sadie St Delaw St are St

Eagle

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Fairmont St

Gladstone Ave

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Mckay

E Franciscan Ave

Boehmer Ave

Cottonwood Ave

Canadian St

E Houston St

Center St

St Barbe

Moten St

Blue Bonnet St

E Boyer Ave

E Ba

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Dakota St

Consta

Arthur St

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Mobile

Gabriel St Logan St

Hays St

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Lamar St

Gorman St

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Refu

Sadie

Gray St

Stafford St

Montana St

Groveton

Green St

W Glenn Ave

35 W Malone Ave

Sims Ave

Vermont St

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Lone St

Parker Rd

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Bee St

Coleman St

Carson St

Crosby St

Sandmeyer St

Booker Aly

Ave

Mckay

Sherman St

Oelk ers St

Ripford St

81 Prado St

Eskimo St

Elks Dr

Carle

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Montana St

Leigh

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Star

St Franc is Av

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Hood St

Easely St Road No S-35

Sandmeyer St

Sharer St

Quitman St

Paso Hondo St

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E Houston St

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Colita St

Glouchester St

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Fayn Way

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E Baylor St

Brooks St

Armadillo Aly

E Crockett

E Josephine S

Taylor Rd

Wilson St Meigs Rd

Stafford St

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Ripford St

Eldorado St

Cottonwood Ave

St Elmo St

Av e

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8th

Ta ylo r Rd

Road No S-4

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Staff Post Rd

N Panam Expy

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Ave

Saldana St

Recio St W Glenn Ave

Hydration HAZARDS

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Pruitt Ave W Baylor St

Prado St

W Theo Ave

Hoover Ave

T Allen

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Wilson St

E Carson St

Nolan St

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W Lubbock St

W Malone Ave

Brighton St

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Glass Ave

Alvarez Pl Cass Ave

Givens Ave

Linares Ave

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Carrol Ave Jennings Ave

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Stribli

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Flo

Tyler Ave

Finton

Roslyn Ave

Barrett Pl

Royston Ave

536

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Cassia no

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Ray Ave

Drake Ave

N Park Blvd

Taft Blvd

Lexin

Southolme

Nancy Pl

Cumberland

S Park Blvd

Roslyn Ave Harriman Pl

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Pendleton Goodwin Ave

Wingate Ave

Oriental Ave

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Saltillo St

Noria St

Obregon St

10 Saltillo St

Kemper St

Mercedes St

Calles St Huerta St

El P

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Ceralvo St Dalia Walk

Convent

Delorosa

Guadalupe St

Tampico St

S Laredo

Jean St

Madero St

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Roy

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Wheaton Rd

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Jone

Peacock Aly

E Houston St

Colima St

Vera Cruz

Angela St Alta Vista St

Idar Walk

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Potosi St

Dorris St

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Lucas St Eleanor Ave

Hidalgo St

Jean St

Hazel St

Newell

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Victor St

Natalen St

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Brackenridge Ave

Cunningham Ave

Baltim

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Merida St

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Monterey St

S Laredo St

Kemper St

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Hidalgo St

Santiago St

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Claremont Ave Ave

Ira Ave e

Brahan Blvd

Cam

Torreon St

Colima St

Vera Cruz

Santiago St

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San Luis St

Torreon St

El Paso St

San Carlos

Potosi St

Blvd

San Fernando

E Locust

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Del Valle Aly

Elvira St Guadalupe St

San Patricio

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W Houston St

Monterey St

Elvira St

Tampico St

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Saunders Ave

San Luis St

Elvira St

Mars

Leal St

Perez St

Flake Aly

Worth

Elmhurst Ave

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W Maple

Riebe Aly

W Travis St

W Houston S

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Morales St

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Ruiz St

Leal St

Perez St Morales St

San Patricio

Cypress St

E Myrtle St

Arbor Pl

Pace St

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Gould St

W Dewey Pl

Camada St

E Locust St

W Park Ave

W Myrtle St

Rivas St

Peche St

kso Jac

Delgado St

Arbor Pl

Ruiz St Pace St

W Joseph

Park Ct

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Huntington

Hickman St

Cornell Ave

W Laurel St

W Poplar St

Rivas St

Rounds St

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Menchaca St Albert St

Rivas St

Lyons St

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ydration is crucial to running your best. Drinking water might sound easy, but it’s actually easy to get wrong! Avoid these five mistakes to be a hydration champ! 1. Drinking Too Much Before The Race Some runners think they’re camels. They guzzle water or sports drinks before the start of a race on the assumption that they can store extra water. But the humans are not designed to do this. Any fluid you consume beyond the amount required to attain normal hydration status will only wind up in your bladder, increasing the likelihood of timewasting pit stops. On race morning, drink just enough to satisfy your thirst and don’t drink anything in the last 45 minutes before the gun goes off. 2. Drinking Too Much During the Race Dehydration has negative effects on performance—but you shouldn’t overhydrate either. The human body was not designed to absorb large amounts of fluid during running. The jostling of the stomach that occurs on the run causes GI distress in runners who try to force down drinks—and over-hydrating can be dangerous. 24

3. Using A Sports Drink You’ve Never Used Before Some runners have cast-iron stomachs and can drink almost anything in races. Others have more sensitive stomachs and find that they tolerate some sports drinks better than others. If you are among the latter group, make sure you try the sports drink available on the course prior to race day. If it upsets your stomach during training, give it another chance or two and see if it doesn’t become more tolerable over time. If familiarization doesn’t help, then carry gel packets during the race and use them to get the carbs and electrolytes you need. 4. Using Caffeine Without A Prior Caffeine Fast Caffeine boosts endurance performance by affecting brain chemistry in a way that lowers perceived exertion, or how hard it feels to run at a given pace. But it only works in those who are non-habituated to caffeine. If you’re a regular coffee drinker or user of caffeine in other forms, you must go caffeine-free for at least a week before a race to enjoy the performance-enhancing effect of taking caffeine on race morning.

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our body uses two primary sources of fuel to feed the muscles when you’re running — fat and carbohydrate. Fat is a largely abundant resource, but is broken down into usable energy slowly, making it an ineffective fuel source when running anything faster than 60-70% of your half marathon/marathon pace. Therefore, your body relies on carbohydrate as its primary fuel source when racing. Generally, the faster you run, the greater the percentage of your fuel will come from carbohydrates. The problem with carbohydrate is that we can only store a limited amount in our muscles — even when you load up. Typically, we can store about 90 minutes of muscle glycogen when running at half marathon pace and about 2 hours worth when running at marathon pace. So, if you’re not an elite athlete, you’ll be running out of muscle glycogen long before you cross the finish line. Simply speaking, energy gels are designed to replenish carbohydrate stores that are depleted when running. Why Use Them: Because carbohydrate is stored in both the muscles and the blood, your performance on race day relies on using the glycogen stored in the muscle. For glycogen to make its way to the muscles, it must first be digested, make it’s way through the intestinal wall, and then absorbed by the muscles. This process takes time and isn’t very efficient. However, gels will often “wake you up” in a very noticeable way because our brain only runs on the glucose stored in the blood. As the muscles start to absorb more blood glucose, the brain gets less glucose and starts to get hazy (you’ve probably noticed this feeling on your long runs, or if you’ve gone for a run without eating enough). Often, a gel will wake you up and help the mind feel energized, but it doesn’t necessarily prevent the bonk in your legs.

When Should You Take Them? Like almost every other facet of running, the timing of when you should take your gels is very individual. Each runner absorbs and processes carbohydrates at a different rate — some can feel the effect within three minutes while others might take up to 15 minutes.

your blood stream as glucose. The sugar will stay in the blood stream until absorbed by the working muscles or other organs. If you continue to pump sugar into the blood stream, you’ll suffer the same fate as your children if left alone on Halloween — sick from too much sugar.

Therefore, you want to begin taking gels relatively early in the race. By taking the gels early, your body shouldn’t be under great duress and you have a better chance of processing the sugars faster and without stomach issues. I suggest taking your first gel somewhere between 45-60 minutes, depending on how well you generally react to gels in training.

The other aspect to keep in mind is that your digestive track is trainable like most every other part of your body. So, if you eat gels in training, particularly if you do it at set intervals that correlate to when you will take them during the race, your body will learn to keep the digestive track running and you will digest the gel more readily.

Some runners like to take a gel right before the race starts. While there is no problem with this from a physiological standpoint, I find it better to consume a more substantial breakfast, with less simple sugars. This helps you avoid eating nothing but simple sugar for 3-4 hours.

Important Tips: How to take energy gels if you have stomach problems: Like we’ve discussed, it’s possible that your stomach might shut down during the latter half of the race. If this happens to you and you’ve been unable to take energy gels late in the race, try eating only a small portion of the gel, but in closer intervals. For example, eat 1/4 of the packet every 20 minutes. You’ll still consume the energy you need, but you’ll give your stomach a better chance to properly digest without getting sick.

How Often Should You Take Them? The speed at which you’re able to digest and process energy gels plays an important roll in how often you want to take them. Because the digestion process will be slowed or halted Look for the further you get into the Glukos, the race, you need to be careful official gel and not to overload your stomach. gummie on the I suggest waiting about 45-60 Rock ‘n’ Roll minutes between gels before San Antonio taking another one. Most runners course at should be closer to the 60 minute these spots mark, especially if they have along the sensitive stomachs. course:

The second reason to wait 45-60 minutes between taking gels is that you don’t want to speed too much simple sugar into your blood stream at once. Remember, the simple sugars from the energy gels will first be absorbed into

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ard workouts should make you a better runner. But if you disregard proper recovery, intense efforts have the opposite effect. Instead of faster times at your next event, you end up with tired legs on their way to injury. “After a challenging running effort, your muscles develop microtears,” explains Christine Hinton, a running coach based in Maryland. “This damage can be a good thing, because as they heal they become stronger—but initially, the muscles are weaker from the effort.” Hinton says it all comes down to what you do in the all-important postworkout window. Nurture the muscles and they’ll heal properly; ignore them and they’ll remain inflamed. Not sure how to treat your body after crossing the finish line? Never fear! Just follow this cheat sheet to treat yourself right after every tough run. What to do after. . . 5 Minutes: Walk it Out It’s hard not to be tempted to drop to the ground once your workout is finally over, but the best thing to do is to keep walking. If you stop and sit, your muscles will cramp, which will make you feel stiff later, explains Leigh-Ann Plack, physical therapist at the New York Hospital for Special Surgery. Walk (or jog slowly) for 10 minutes to keep the blood flowing. 10 Minutes: Refuel + Rehydrate Even if you’re not hungry, it’s crucial to get something in your stomach. John L. Ivy, professor of kinesiology at the University of Texas, recommends consuming both carbs and protein post-workout. “This is very important as it will reduce muscle soreness and bring about a faster training adaptation,” he says. Eat a small meal that has a 3:1 ratio of carbs-to-protein—think a peanut butter sandwich or a fruit and yogurt smoothie. Wash it down with plenty of water to prevent dehydration. 30

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30 Minutes: Get Dry Change out of your wet clothes and dress for warmth. If you’re at a race, grab a space blanket to avoid a rapid drop in body temperature. Plack explains, “If you get too cold too quickly hypothermic symptoms can develop like shivering, stumbling, confusion.” 45 Minutes: Stretch Now is the time to start stretching— gently. Perform stretches that feel good (not painful). Make sure to target all big muscles groups (hips, hamstrings and quads), as well as any areas that have caused you discomfort in the past. 90 Minutes: Take an Icy Bath Plack recommends stepping into a bath for 10 minutes to decrease muscle inflammation. While this is often called an “ice bath,” you don’t need to use actual ice cubes. Simply fill your tub with cold water (54 to 60 degrees). Avoid hot tubs or saunas as heat will increase the inflammation that’s making you feel achy. 2 Hours: Power With Protein Now that your stomach has settled, enjoy a full meal. But forget that big bowl of pasta— your body needs protein in order to repair tissue damage. An ideal post-workout meal includes 10 to 20 grams of the musclebuilding nutrient. Runners over 40 should shoot for the higher end of this range as age affects the body’s ability to stimulate protein synthesis without fuel.

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1 Day: Rest Avoid vigorous exercise the day after a hard effort. Especially if you raced or performed a very tough run, take the day to rest completely. The most strenuous thing you should do is stretch. “When you ask your muscles to work hard, they will potentially break down a bit and tell you ‘I’m sore and hurt,’” Plack says. “Make sure your muscles are relaxed and you are getting enough rest to allow your body to heal itself.” 2 Days: Get Hands-On At this point, your muscles will start to feel less tender. Treat yourself with a massage to encourage drainage of waste products within the muscles that can cause spasms and soreness. Another option is to perform a DIY rub-down using a foam roller or massage stick. 3-4 Days: Recover Actively How long you choose to take off before starting to run again depends on the intensity of the workout or race as well as your goals and fitness level. In the meantime, light cross training will improve blood flow and reduce soreness. Ease your body back into exercise with low-impact workouts like yoga, easy cycling, walking or swimming. When you are finally ready to run, go slow, keep the distance short and opt for soft surfaces like a trail or track.

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e have all been there: You show up to the start line of a race and go to pin your bib on your shirt…but realize you’re out of safety pins. The whirlwind that is race morning is familiar to anyone who has ever toed a starting line and it is easy to forget your antichafe lotion or fuel belt if you aren’t careful. So what can you do to make sure you don’t show up at Gear Check after your Rock ‘n’ Roll finish, soaked in your own sweat, only to realize you forgot dry clothes to throw on? Make a list so the pre-race jitters don’t lead you to leave your bib on the kitchen table.

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pectators are a huge part of the racing experience- with so many people lining the streets, it is just as important for spectators to prepare for race day as it is for the athletes themselves. We have put together a list of the top tips for spectators to remember that will be sure you give their runner that extra kick they need! Map Out Your Cheer Stops: Just as a runner studies the course map, it is important for spectators to do, as well. Talk with your runner: where on course do they think they will need the most support? Planning ahead so your runner knows where to expect you gives them that added motivation to keep putting one foot in front of the other. Can you be at multiple points on course? Point-to-point courses require some additional planning, but it can be done. Have Supplies For Your Runner: You can never be too prepared. It is always good to have a bag for your runner— complete with clean, dry clothes for the end of the race—for any of those ‘emergency’ needs should they arise on course. Water, shot blocks or Gu, vaseline and band-aids are just a few of the essential items to make sure you have on hand, should your runner miss a water stop or need some quick aid that doesn’t require the on-course medical tent. Make Sure You’re Seen And Heard: This isn’t like junior high, where your

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