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I'm so sorry, but I'm having serious phone problems. You can try to call me if you need to, but it is not always working and my emails are not coming through. Sometimes it does work, so you can still try calling me if you have any questions tomorrow am. Otherwise, I will be with my sister Jenn and her number is:
My sister Jenn's phone number is 510-205-6510
Race Tips:

1. The race starts with a down hill- When running down hill it is important not to waste energy trying to slow your self down to stay in control. Just open your legs up and don't hold back, to stay in control and to protect your joints, run down the hill like you are downhill skiing by doing and "S" pattern down.

2. The last mile to the finish is all up hill be prepared mentally for this and you will do fine. Especially, all the Torrey Hills girls. This hill is nothing compared to the hills we do in class.

3. Remember when running up hill to come up on your toes, lean forward slightly, keep your chest and head up, and just put one foot in front of the other.

4. When you get to the top of the hill don't slow down use the same amount of energy you used to get up.

5. Imagine the fishing pole and hook analogy to just pick people off- hook their shirt or ponytail and reel them in until you pass them.

6. Remember that you have been training for this, so you will be fine. Being nervous is a good thing just use that energy to run faster.

7. Most people start off way to fast at the race start this will not help you at the end of the race. It will often times leave your legs feeling really heavy and hard to move. I recommend starting off slower at the beginning to ensure a strong finish (especially since the finish is a hill).

8. Have fun! Enjoy the scenery. It will be over before you know it, you have trained hard for it and are prepared.

9. To save your energy to have a faster run time, avoid weaving in and out of people. At the beginning of the race I like to stay toward the edges, so I can go my pace and not have to run around people.

10. Anticipate the turns, if there is a right hand turn, start slowly moving over the the right side ahead of time.

11. Double knot your laces and tuck them back into your laces (I will show you tomorrow am).

Meet up with us tomorrow for tips to make this a fun, fast, race.

Get a good nights sleep and I will see you nice and early.

Jess