Costume Party Run Best Band Contest!

You came, you dressed up, you ran.  What makes running 13.1 miles in costume just a tad bit easier?  Having great bands along the way - and that we did!  Which band got your running shoes moving?  Which band kept you going and made you wanting more?  Cast your vote for the Best Band of the Costume Party Run!

Cast your vote using the survey at the right top of the page.  You can only choose one band so choose wisely!  Can't remember who was who?  Here are your choices:

Zephyris was most likely the reggae type band that you heard first.  They were groovin' right before the first parking lot loop.  Listen to them now.

Boondock Brothers rocked your socks off in the second parking lot loop.  Wish you could hear them again?  You can by clicking here!

Ghost in Pocket picked you up and sang you home to the finish line.  They were the last band you saw before you headed down the home stretch.  Jog (get it?  ha, ha) your memory by listening to one of their songs.

King Legend were heard loud and clear up and down Friars Road.  They had a lot of road to cover and they did it well with their rockin' tunes!  Does this sound familiar?

Now that you have relived all the great music entertainment from the Costume Party Run, it is time to cast your vote for your personal favorite!  Don't wait - the contest ends Sunday, July 14th and noon.

Costume Party Run: Preparing For the Biggest Bling of Your Life

The moment you have been waiting for is just days away. Costumes, comedy, craziness, and the BIGGEST BLING around is waiting for you. Are you ready?

 

By now you should have completed your longest “long run."   Continue with your regular running program but there is no point in trying to squeeze in one last long run.  Your body will not benefit much and it will cause more stress on your body the necessary.  You have trained, gotten those miles in, and now it is time to relax! This week should be all about winding down and saving your energy for the big event. With the summer heat, is it crucial that you don't over do it. 

 

Do some mental preparations this week as well.  Start chanting your mantra, get those tunes on your iPod and keep that goal in mind. Be sure to look over the course and all of the race day details so that the day before and morning of can be spent stress free.

Carbohydrate intake should actually begin Wednesday or Thursday.  It is fun to carb load the day before but your body will benefit more if you start increasing your carbs days before the race and not the night before. Aim to increase your carbs by 60-70% and that doesn’t mean with beer which brings me to my next topic.

Keep your body hydrated.  This is one of the most important details especially with the summer heat. Drink plenty of water this week and try to avoid excess amounts of coffee, tea, and alcohol.  If you are planning on bringing a sport drink with you, experiment now so that you don’t have any upset tummy surprises on race day. 

 

Test run any of your new gear or apparel.  You have a costume, a new hat, hydration belt, etc. wear them during one of your easy runs this week.  You don’t want any surprises or wardrobe malfunctions while you are out on the course. If you don't want to go jogging around your neighborhood in your tights and cape (I don't blame you,) give it a test run on a treadmill.

Have a great week and try to contain your excitement for the big weekend!  We can't wait to see you in San Diego and look forward to giving you all the laughs, wackiness, and bling that you can handle.

 

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