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Runners are you going to run on the big day?

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    SanDiegoAli    September 18, 2010   San Diego

    It's still quite a ways off for me, but even up to this point I'm thinking a nice 3 or 4 miler may calm my nerves some.  I start thinking about the "what if's" though - what if I get hit by a car, sprain my ankle, etc, etc.  I'm sure that's all nerves.

     

    So - are you planning on running on  your big day?

     
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    hotchildinthecity    June 12, 2010   New York, NY

    Nope.  With my luck, I would twist my ankle or my knee would give out.  Can't chance it. 

     
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    Tisty1982    October 2, 2010   Illinois

    I'm with you Ali - my wedding is over a year off...but you know we think of everything!! I also thought about working out the day of, but I think I'm going to take that day off! 

    The main reason being after a several mile run your gonna be sweaty and need to wash your hair. My sister is a hairstylist and she said that hair is easier to style if it hasn't been washed for a day.  She told me she doesn't want me to wash my hair the day of...bath for sure Laughing but no shampoo in the hair.  Hope that helps!

     
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    august15bride    August 15, 2009   St. Petersburg, FL

    I think I will be running. Or at least walking. I'll need it to calm my nerves!

     
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    oh heck yes, running totally keeps me sane, makes me feel great and calms me down, all things I will be needing on my wedding day...

     
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    sarsk624    9.5.09   Philadelphia

    Running keeps me sane. And as I am at the 33 day mark I sure need help =) I'm hoping my hairdresser gives me the OK

     
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    cantabrigian    July 18, 2009   Stowe, VT

    I ran on my wedding day. About 5 miles. I did this instead of a massage or other spa appointment. I knew I would need some time to myself to just clear my head and running is part of my typical routine. There were so many things running in my head of things I needed to remember to do that it took a while (about 3/4 of the way through my run) to hit the zone, though. I saw a beaver and a fox on my run. Very cool! I'm glad I went!

     
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    ejs4y8    June 20, 2009  

    I totally planned on working out that morning to calm my nerves

    But we had to be at the salon at 830 in the morning and we all ended up staying up til after midnight the night before! It was just nice to get up, have a yummy cup of coffee, deep breath, and then go greet everyone for the day.

     
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    KathyQ    May 8, 2009   DC/destination wedding in Scotland

    I did a short run the morning of my wedding.  It felt great to be alone and clear my head and focus, and it was fun!  I recommend it!

     
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    ErinMarguerite    July 2009   DC Area

    I'm not a runner, but my husband is, and he went for a 4-mile run on our wedding day--it kept him from just sitting around and being nervous.  I wouldn't have had the time since I had other appointments to get to.

     
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    Jessie516    May 16, 2009   Ann Arbor, MI

    I went for a jog on the morning of my wedding with my best friend and it was a great idea.  I didn't work too hard, we were mostly chatting, but it was good to do something physical.  I had a lot of nervous energy and time to wait (the wedding wasn't until 6 PM), so it was a good distraction.  I'd say if you're used to running everyday, you might want to try it.

     
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    jparks    July 3, 2010  

    Still a ways off, but I am planning on a LONG run (well, long for me, which is about 6 miles) - I'm going to be so nervous!  If it tires me out, all the better - I'm sure I'll still have enough adrenaline left to get through the day.

     
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    iswimibikeirun    May 15, 2010   Houston

    Absolutely!  We're planning a 2.62 mile run so our running friends can celebrate with us.  Then we're going to have breakfast tacos & mimosas.

     
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    i am definitely planning to run on our wedding day with a few of my friends.  It's the best way to clear my head and I KNOW i won't be able to sleep in with all the excitement and nerves!

     
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    dorsay    August 2009  

    I wouldn't call myself a runner, but I'll be running my usual 3-4 miles on a treadmill that morning.  I've already planned it into my schedule!

     
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    ladybuglove    October 23, 2010  

    yes...and yoga!

     
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    On the morning of my big day, I ran 4 miles along the beach with my FH and my sister. It was a beautiful morning and we chatted away.  I was happy and energized, ready to go!  I feel sluggish if I don't run, so I knew I'd be less stressed as the day went on.

     
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    RecessionistaBride    January 28, 2012  

    I'm with ladybuglove.

    I'll probably run 5km and follow it up with some yoga. When I run- it doesn't clear my mind, but it gives me more energy for the rest of my day. Yoga, outside, will center me & prepare me!

     
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    Br1tSh1n1ngStar    10/17/09   New Jersey

    I'm not a runner, I do other workouts, but on that day I think i'll pop in my favorite stretching dvd and do that. It's relaxing, and loosens me up. I don't wanna be all worked up and working out tends to do that to me. the stretching calms me down.

     

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