He advises first timers against bringing any money with them. There is no surer way to undo months of hard training than partaking of one of these delicacies. Better to stick to your tried and true dietary regimen. Once arriving at the race site, the goal of every marathoner should be to make necessary race preparations. A major variable is the weather.
Most runners welcome cool overcast conditions, even a light rain.
During the race, that is. No matter what the weather, bring more clothes than you think you will ever need. Here is a chance to clean out your closet of some of the old clothes you have been meaning to donate to goodwill. Even on a mild day, the extra protection and warmth will be helpful. Discarding unwanted garb has become a last minute pre-race ritual.