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The Perfect Race

I've already run several races and at this point these are some of the characteristics of a perfect race for me:
  • Water Stations - drink variety of Rock and Run 2010 which had mineral water, Pocari Sweat and Red Bull; layout and spacing of Nature Valley Run 2010 which had long tables, drinks were already in cups and were available every kilometer; finish line water station of Globe Run For Home 2010 where we were guided to the water and Powerade station a short walk from the finish line; pre-race water of Globe Run for Home 2010
  • Loud and enthusiastic cheering in Rock and Run 2010
  • Simple and straightforward out and back route of Mizuno Infinity Run 2010
  • Traffic management of Globe Run for Home 2010
  • Big and clear kilometer markers at every kilometer. Globe Run for Home 2010 almost had this.
  • Cool weather of Rock and Run 2010 without the rain and wet roads
  • Knowledgeable marshals of Runnex 10K Executive Classic 2010
  • Singlets of Mizuno Infinity Run 11
  • Timing chip
  • Prompt and efficient release of race results of Mizuno Infinity Run 2010 which emailed my official time
  • Photo Certificate of Adidas KOTR 2010.
  • A run for charity
  • Finisher's shirt that you can proudly wear after the race
  • Finisher's medal
  • No injuries
  • Personal Best
This list will get updated as I join and experience more races.

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