Tailgate Primer

With every race you see similar pre-race activities...
Runners staking out a place to park. Runners dressing or undressing. Runners warming up.
I suggest setting up a tailgate party. Most runners arrive early anyways. And wouldn’t this alleviate some of those pre-race jitters?

ESSENTIALS

Activities:

• A Frisbee for warm ups.
• Mats with pillows. (For the runners who need to catch a few more zzzs.)
• Hacky Sack?
  

Entertainment:

• Music from a Superb system with subwoofer action. (Kanye West...Chemical Brothers?)
• Backgammon anyone?
  

Accessories:

• Sturdy stool for thigh stretching and re- lacing of shoes.
• A mirror! You know how difficult it is pinning on your race # while looking in the side mirror.
• Big clock – preferably digital. (I don't know about you, but starting late is never a good thing.)

Snacks:

• Crucial items such as cheerios, pretzels, M&Ms and Kisses.
• Beverages to include water, coffee - virgin drinks?

Wishlist:

• A Wi-Fi location so we can all stay connected!

Please suggest some of your pre-race necessities!

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