One Of Those Weird Little Things...

What are some of the "Weird Little Things" you do when you run?

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Do you do anything that's out of the norm, or is just a little odd when you run?  Maybe it's something that's bad for your form, or that actually works against you.  I have one of those things ...

I squeeze on gel packs!  Yes I admit it ... I'm a two-pack-a-race squeezer!  It's a weird little habit I picked up somewhere, but for some reason it seems to release stress late in a race when I'm really trying to push the pace.  It's probably counterproductive to what I'm trying to do.  I mean, I think as runners we're supposed to keep our bodies as relaxed as possible ... but I squeeze and squeeze and squeeze. Having something to fiddle with in my hands seems to take my mind off of how bad my legs hurt, or how much I can't breath.  I think it's kin using a stress ball.  I usually end up using one or both of the gels, but until that time, I get them nicely massaged in tightly clenched fists.  Sometimes, I substitute gloves, but I really prefer gel packs.

The only other "not so weird, but kinda dumb" thing I do is ask people who are watching the marathon, "Have any girls passed me yet?"  I think it's funny, but the reaction I get is better.  Most people laugh, but some people reply very seriously, "Yeah, man ... quite a few!!!"

So what are some of the funny or weird little things you do?  Just curious!  Have a great week!
... be great today!