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Airing of Pre-Race Superstitions, 2013 version

Dave TalloDave Tallo
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Put 'em out there: your pre-race superstitions, irrational rituals, juju, voodoo, or whatever.   General guidance:  Stuff like "I check my tires and chain;" "I get new shoes;" or "I eat a breakfast full of carbs" are not In Scope.     "I have to turn the lights on and off 20 times before I leave the hotel for the race, otherwise I'll spill" probably is.    See the 2010 thread for inspiration.  

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  • Nemo BrauchNemo Brauch
    The ones in the 2010 thread remain pretty much the same for me. I won't cross the finish line before the race and won't buy any merchandise with the name of the race on it unless I finish. I still bring Blue and Doree to every race and wear a guardian angel pin on race day, but my new additions to the superstitions include bringing Moojo to the race and wearing my pink EN Chica visor on race day (if that thing every dies I am screwed).
  • Joe MatchetteJoe Matchette
    1) Absolutely no beer starting one month prior to Race Day.
    2) For IM races, I must have my wife write notes (e.g. "It's supposed to hurt.", "Patience / Discipline", etc) on my forearms.
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