Happy Friday, y’all! Woo hoo, short week (for those of you in the States who had Monday off). This week we are sharing race day rituals and I can’t wait to read yours! Per usual, I’m linking up with my girls Cynthia and Mar for the #Friday Five. You can read our linkup rules here. Please note that if you don’t play nicely, we will delete your link. Have a great weekend!
- The PRP. I don’t generally talk about bodily functions on this blog, but let’s be real! The PRP (y’all know what I’m talking about) is a necessary and important part of any pre-race routine. It is NOT to be missed. For realz.
- Peanut butter. I always have peanut butter on something before a race. Usually it’s an english muffin, but sometimes it’s a piece of an apple. Sometimes (in desperate situations) it’s just the peanut butter (no judgment!). But it’s a staple and I stand by it!
- The gear. As y’all know I’m an Oiselle gal all the way. I love to run in my beloved Stride shorts but sometimes branch out into the Distance shorts as well. I love that Oiselle is a part of my race day traditions!
- The aftermath. BACON, y’all. I don’t really care in what form it comes, I need bacon after I race. It is DEF a ritual.
- The nap. Because after racing (fill in the blank) miles and eating bacon, what else are you gonna do?
What are your race day rituals? Can’t wait to read em!
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the nap! absolutely.
kristin @ W [H] A T C H recently posted…LONG RUN: LABOR DAY
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Oh bacon!! I miss it. In Australia their “bacon” is just ham. So sad. And I can’t even tell you how many times it’s fooled me on breakfast menus!! Haha! Love the rituals! A nap is SO GOOD after any long run… Especially when it’s hot!
oh that is super super sad. boo to fake bacon!
I never nap – I would never wake up if I napped after a race! Plus I’m usually too busy with the kids. Sadly, my post-race ritual is to rush home and make my kids lunch and put the youngest down for a nap, all stinky and everything.
Cynthia @ You Signed Up For What?! recently posted…Iron Girl Columbia Triathlon Race Recap 2014
hmmm. that is not an awesome post race ritual. long live the nap! 🙂
The PRP… Love it, and why didn’t I think of that acronym? 🙂 That’s actually one of the things I’m nervous about for Ragnar. With running three time at odd hours, when and where will I fit that in? Seriously!
Mmmm bacon and a nap! Both winners in my book!
Debbie @ Deb Runs recently posted…Race Rituals
hmmm, that’s a great question. i feel like your system may just temporarily adapt since it knows it has to perform for 36 hours? you will have to report back! 🙂
Okay… I don’t know exactly what “PRP” stands for, but I think I get the idea. 🙂
oh i’d bet that you are just about right! 🙂
Even though I don’t eat bacon, a nap is definitely in my plan after a race as well if i want to function later that evening.
Lacey@fairytalesandfitness recently posted…Fall Style Guide FAIL
not being able to nap after a race is awful! i treasure those naps 🙂
PRP, absolutely. Peace of mind and body.
And so with you on the bacon…..as soon as my stomach is willing, which may not be until the next day.
M @ readeatwriterun.com recently posted…Friday Five – Race Day Rituals
hehe. exactly! and yes, sometimes i can’t eat like i want to right after a race (usually this only happens when i run marathons).
I forgot about the post race nap!! The best!
Melanie recently posted…Friday Five – Race Day Rituals
aren’t they??? 🙂
Your graphic makes me want to sing “shine bright like a diamond” hehe. I do love eating Justin’s Almond Butter with an apple or english muffin. So good.
lol. i know – it’s so shiny!
I love my PNB before a race too! You don’t sound nearly as OCD as I do. Happy Friday 🙂
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted…Friday 5 Crazy Race Day Rituals
for someone who is CRAZY ocd i can be oddly calm about some things 🙂
I like the idea of post race bacon. I may have to make that a ritual, because, bacon!
John @ run. geek. run(disney) recently posted…Five Race Day Rituals | Friday Five
exactly! right??? because, bacon sums it up perfectly!
Lol… I just remember you at ZOOMA 😉 and brunch post Navy Air force!?
Mar @Mar on the Run recently posted…Friday Five: Racing Rituals
haha. yep! gonna be quite a group of us running so should be fun! 🙂
The PRP – love the acronym…and yes, a must!
Michelle @ Running with Attitude recently posted…Friday Five – Race Day Prep
Haha, right?
Umm, I’m totally with you on the PRP, which is really what number one on my list is all about (the coffee is a kick-starter), and I can’t believe I left out the nap! I mean, that’s after the race, of course, but it is definitely a race day ritual. Great list and thank you for sharing; thank you, as always for the link-up, too! Hope you have a great weekend!
Tara @ Running ‘N’ Reading recently posted…Race Day Rituals
LOL – i’ve seen a lot of coffee on people’s lists and i’m like “i know what THAT means” 🙂
mmmm bacon. I ALWAYS want a bacon cheeseburger after a race. With a Coke 🙂
Helly recently posted…Why taking a racecation is the way to go {a Guest Post}
lol – are you back on coke now? i feel like your challenge was ending soon… 🙂
Monday, sister, Monday. I’m skipping my morning coffee and going straight with the Coke! 😛
Helly recently posted…Why taking a racecation is the way to go {a Guest Post}
I recently switched back to eating meat. Haven’t done a race since becoming a omnivore again, but might have to try the bacon thing haha
Nicole @ Fitful Focus recently posted…Five Race Day Rituals
i highly recommend it! 🙂
PRP – I had to laugh – never heard it like that before 🙂
Rebecca Jo recently posted…Friday Five: 5 Race Day Rituals
haha, it’s my standard term. 🙂
BACON! LOL….I love quirks like that. After my first half marathon, I went to a biscuit restaurant, and it was AMAZING! Pretty sure they had bacon on a biscuit. Love your spunk. Thanks for hosting!
Jessica Joy recently posted…Race Day Rituals
yum! biscuits + bacon = bliss!!
I really wish I could say that naps are part of my ritual, but the truth is that I rarely manage a nap, even after an extremely early wake up. That’s the beauty of motherhood. Everything comes with a price, and naps are very expensive these days. lol
Haley @ running with diapers recently posted…Friday Five – Race Day Rituals
haha, that’s why i try and take ALL THE NAPS nowadays!
Love your image! I wish I could take naps after races, but it usually ends up making me feel crummy (tired and cranky, mostly haha). Post race bacon sounds AMAZING! Great rituals you have here 🙂
Heather Runs Thirteen Point One recently posted…friday five: race day rituals
thank you! oh man, so sorry you can’t get in on the post race naps. they are my fav!
Definitely the nap!! That is a must! And yes, definitely know about the first one haha. Love your list!
thanks! naps are THE BEST! 🙂
Lol at the PRP. We used to have PGDs before every match in college 🙂
Amanda H recently posted…August Recap and September Goals
lol, hilarious!
oh yes a nap, I totally forgot that one:) #1 on the list is a LOL must!
Kristy @Runaway Bridal Planner recently posted…Race Day Rituals
isn’t it??
YESSS to bacon and naps! It’s so weird, but as much as peanut butter is in my daily life, it does not sit on Race Day. I eat it before long runs ALL the time, but it just doesn’t work for my weird stomach when I have a bib on my shirt.
Lindsey recently posted…Friday 5: Getting Ready for Race Day!
that’s so interesting!
Ha I love it…PRP! For real! I missed the start gun of my last race to deal with this! Oops!
Love post race naps! A winner in my book 🙂
Esther recently posted…Five Things Friday Link-up: Race Day Rituals
OOPS! but you know, it’s a MUST!
Bacon is becoming a post-race ritual for me – or even a post-log-run ritual! Mmmm. Bacon!
Coco recently posted…Ragnar Packing List — Verve Vest
yes! bacon is amazing!
I do not have too many race rituals, except laying clothes out the night before to ensure my watch and ipod are charged and to find pins for my race bib. I always scramble to remember where I keep them…
Karen – Fit in France recently posted…Preparing la rentree (Back to school)
haha, i usually grab my pins at packet pick up!
Yay to naps! I love spending a lazy afternoon after a hard race relaxing on the couch in front of the TV and taking a well deserved nap! 🙂
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…Friday Five – September 5th – Five Things I’m Thankful For
My favorite race day ritual.
Post race food (now I really want more bacon!), stretch, and nap:)
Abby @ BackAtSquareZero recently posted…Weight Watchers – Week 7 of Meetings
that’s a pretty good ritual! 🙂
Yesterday was my very first post-race nap and it felt glorious! I had a crappy run and was sulking on the couch. I was so happy when I woke up an hour later that now I have a new tradition!
Diane recently posted…Friday Five: Race Day Rituals