tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1252870625705361198.post9067879563806909253..comments2022-11-18T05:17:24.201-08:00Comments on I'm getting there....running...: Pre-race jitters and Soaring Wings blurb..Newly and Forever, Tamanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09525072530181912306noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1252870625705361198.post-91899083635781671202009-10-27T13:53:43.508-07:002009-10-27T13:53:43.508-07:00I second the pace group idea. I usually keep my ey...I second the pace group idea. I usually keep my eye on the pacers and an eye on my watch, just to make sure I'm on track. Also, I like to memorize where I need to be by a certain time to attain my goal. For example, I need to be at the 5k by xxx, I need to be at the half by xxx. It helps and can also give you some indication about how accurate your pacers are. <br /><br />And as for headphones, I've worn them in my past 4 marathons and I honestly can't remember hearing one song! <br /><br />GOOD LUCK!! Can't wait to hear how it goes!26.2 Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12745596504456458698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1252870625705361198.post-71211234661512438772009-10-27T12:56:17.291-07:002009-10-27T12:56:17.291-07:00If they offer it, sign up with a pace group, this ...If they offer it, sign up with a pace group, this will help you stay focused on not starting off too fast. Stay behind them in the beginning and when you get about half way make the decision if you think you want to push it. <br /><br />I kept one earphone in my ear and didn't listen til mile 11 but honestly there's so much going on around you that you may find you don't need it at all. The spectators were more than enough motivation for me!Jen Feenyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12857381064146340597noreply@blogger.com