The Value of Being Early

It's often advised to arrive at the race venue at least an hour before gun start. And there are a number of reasons for this. For one, you have a buffer time in case you get lost (which has happened a couple of times already for me and Noel!). It also gives you enough time to be in thermal equilibrium with the environment [yeah yeah, I miss thermodynamics!].

You can plan your pace or review your game plan because of that extra time. You can also warm up/stretch better because you're not rushing (we even stretch as a group) and you get the chance to bond with friends/fellow runners who are difficult to find later after the race, especially big races!

If you're confident enough with your pace, being early means you can stay in front of the pack at the start line! This also means (if you are really speedy like Eugene "Ostrich" Yasay) that you do not have to overtake that much and you can focus on moving forward. [If you are a slow runner or a beginner, it's best to stay at the back at first. More than the confidence boost you get when passing others, it is your safety that matters. ;P]

And and and... if you're in front, you get good arc shots at the start line! Plus celebs of course! Hahaha... Thanks to the Green Miles photographers for these shots. Mabuhay kayo at si Piolo! ;)

That's Noel right on the line. I'm on his left. Click image to see full size.

Sir, Present, Sir! Click image to see full size.


Caught on Cam - Earl checking out Piolo! Click image to see full size.


Six guys are holding their watches but only Piolo was looking at the time. :)) Click image to see full size.


These shots are from the Race Day Facebook Album of The Green Miles Run page. Become a fan! :))