Myles? Guide to Becoming a Super-Star Spectator

Date: 13/05/2008

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Myles' Guide to Becoming a Super-Star Spectator

DECIDE WHAT KIND OF SPECTATOR YOU ARE

Do you want to take off your shirt and paint the number of your favourite runner on your chest? Does shouting out rhymes for Blue Nose (cold toes?) and deafening the person next to you with an air horn sound like fun?  Or perhaps you're more of a joiner. You know one of those people who don't train, but in the spirit of the moment get swept up and decide to jog along? Figure out your signature style and go with it.

PICK WHO YOU PLAN TO SUPPORT

With so many athletes participating (elite runners, walkers, back of the packers, your spouse) deciding who you want to support won't be easy. May we suggest writing all the possibilities down on little pieces of paper and doing a draw? And remember, no one will judge you too harshly if you change your mind and jump on the winner's bandwagon. Well, except maybe your wife.

PREPARE FOR THE WEATHER

Let's face it, we're in Nova Scotia and anything could happen. So check the weather and dress appropriately. Scotiabank rain poncho anyone?

DECIDE WHERE YOU'RE GOING TO WATCH THE RACE

You can scream and cheer until you're horse, but it won't do any good if you're miles from the race route. Go to the Blue Nose website (www.BlueNoseMarathon.com) for detailed and downloadable maps and schedules.

BE A JOINER

If visions of Joseph Howe are dancing in your head, don't worry it's not sun stroke. Along the race route dozens of fun things are taking place. Meet our forefathers at Province House, join a neighborhood party at the Hydrostone Market, jam to the beat at the Metro Centre, or raise the roof at one of several cheering sections.

MAKE SOME NOISE! 

Can there ever be too much cow bell? We don't think so! Dust off your megaphone, grab a thunder stick, and shine up those pots and pans. Running a marathon (OK exercising period) isn't easy. These people need your help; it's time to get to work!