Night scene of Gold Coast beach.
1) Enjoy the day when plans do not fall entirely into place.
2) Appreciate the little victories won – break the race into segments where/when things went well.
3) Be fully prepared and respond to changes and emergencies [my cramps at the 35K mark, attended by a few oral squirts of Stop Cramp, and continuing].
4) Take time to focus outside of yourself [focus within and without].
5) Show recognition around you [for volunteers, pacers, unofficial pacers, spectators and encouragers].
6) Measure, measure and measure [read your watch, heart-rate, and Perceived Rate of Exertion].
7) Perceive the shifts, or changes around you [environmental temperature, humidity, core temperature].
8) Monitor progress of your strategy [and adjust accordingly].
9) Say ‘hello’ to your supporters, friends and fellow participants [nobody is actually a stranger, since they have a traceable bib number].
10) Integrate your holiday around your race, and remember to enjoy the remainder of your vacation [stop brooding over spilt seconds, or splits in seconds].
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