For all of those participating—marathon vets and newbies alike—here are some insider tips and fun facts about the Baltimore Running Festival on October 18.
Pete Mulligan, owner of Falls Road Running Store and member of the Baltimore Pacemakers, shares his tips.
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<strong>MILES 1-6:</strong><br>“This is so much fun.” Enjoy yourself, smile, and make a new friend on the course. Don’t go out too fast. A gradual climb, but you won’t notice it as the excitement of the start of the race takes over. If the adrenalin is pumping and you go too fast, you can rein it in through Druid Hill Park.
<strong>MILES 7-12:</strong><br>“This isn’t so hard — I could do this all day.” Settle into your pace, and stick to your nutrition and hydration plans. Be careful as you run down St. Paul into the Inner Harbor (you can easily pick up speed), and enjoy the crowds around the Inner Harbor — free energy!
<strong>MILES 13-18:</strong><br>“Okay, maybe not all day.” Keep plugging away, this is gut-ch eck time. Get ready for the hills after Paterson Park. This is the toughest section of the course. Don’t be discouraged if you lose some time as you crest just before Lake Montebello.
<strong>MILES 19-26.2:</strong><br>“Whose idea was this anyway?” Only a few more hills remain. The crowds screaming in Charles Village will give you a much-needed extra boost. As you run through Camden Yards, wave to the cheering crowds, smile but don’t look at your watch as you cross the finish line — look at the cameras. Hands up, champion!