Re: Practical question about half marathon

"Doug Freese" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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"Ignoramus474" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I am thinking about running a 1/2 in East Moline, IL on Sep 26.

Should I expect portapotties to be along the way? (i had some rather
serious runners trots recently).

Very few have PPs along the course, plan for none. Maybe something to do
with your eating habits? If your doing LC it means more fat and
protein. Maybe your bowels don't like the grease.

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Should I buy some sort of a "hydration pack", or will plain water be
available on the way?

There should at least be water and hopefully a sport drink. If you want
to stay true to your LC then stay with the water.

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Should I expect to return where I start off?

Depends on the race. Some races are one way but the vast majority return
you to the start. Way to much of a hassle to provide transportation back
and if they don't, not many will sign up to run.

If the race is point to point most races will offer a shuttle from the
finish area to the start area. This is far easier than the other way around
(from the RD perspective). The race information should tell you this. (My
guess is that if you had more glucose going to the brain, you would realize
these things--sorry just cannot resist that).

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How much before the start should I show up?

Enough time so you can warm up