WannaBeasts Newsletter - Week #10

[Brenda Ratliff]

Hello WannaBeasts -

Please take a look for Ron's note as he included very important information regarding safety and hydration.

The first order of business - WE HAVE TREATS ON 8/15!!!! That means we need everyone to contribute towards the purchase of the treats. In general, if everyone chips in $5 then we have enough money to cover the cost of the treats. If you can, please give your money to one of the leaders this Saturday.

I also wanted to talk a little bit about practicing and preparing for your upcoming races.....

Now is the time to try out clothing that can go the distance. For example, I have certain tops/bottoms, bras, etc. that I can comfortably wear for up to about 8 miles or so. However, they do not work on longer runs. Use your training runs to figure out what will work for you come race day. Remember, it's never a good idea to race in something new!!!

Fuel is kind of the same. You may find that a particular drink, gel, treat, etc. is fine until the mileage gets up there. You should experiment with your fuel choices during your training runs so that come race day you do not have any surprises with the tummy. Same rule applies here - don't try anything new on race day. Also beware of the "free" goodies at the expo. It's always fun to get free stuff, so take them, but wait until after your race to taste them!

Hope everyone is having a great week and we look forward to seeing you Saturday.

Here's the plan for this week: 

Run #10

When: Saturday, August 8^th, 2015. 6:30

What: 8 miles, slow and easy - Umstead

Late Start – 3 miles

What else: Mini Info Session at 8:00  AM

What else- ANNUAL GROUP PHOTO - Wear your best and brightest !!! 

Where: North Carolina Museum of Art

Upper Parking Lot Adjacent to Blue Ridge

2110 Blue Ridge Rd,

Raleigh, NC 27607

CAUTION: There is a chance the restrooms may not be open - plan accordingly. I am working on that with the Art Museum.

Your WannaBeasts Leaders!