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Show July 3, 1380 HILL TOP TIMES CoinmpeWooini flips .'.for 'running Planning to compete in running events? A few tips can help you through the course. While these are directed toward a 16,000-metrun, they can also apply to any participating. Be extremely cautious as the race starts. If you stumble or fall, others may not see you or er distance. Drive or walk the course the day before the run. Don't be surprised by steep hills or Most victims minors car Like the rattlesnake, fireworks can be dangerous when handled or observed at close range. Even, the experienced operators of authorized pyrotechnic displays wear the scars of accidents. The National Fire Protection Association was among the pioneers seeking relief for the public from the toll of injuries and fires resulting from promiscuous use of fireworks. A model fireworks law found prompt acceptance in many states, and its basic philosophy, which is the restriction of the use of all fireworks, except toy paper or plastic caps, to authorized pyrotechnic displays. Fireworks hazards are hard to combat when bootlegging (transporting into states where they have been outlawed) by adults or minors takes place. Make sure your family avoids possession of fireworks at all times. Emphasize the dangers to your children. Nearly all victims of fireworks accidents are minors. With close parental supervision, this type of tragedy can be. virtually " eliminated. Use the restrooms early as they are usually at a premium before a race. . Be sure your equipment fits your needs. Binding clothes or worn shoes may cause problems. Dress appropriately, but plan your outfit so you can add or subtract clothing according to the weather. Keep food consumption to a minimum before a race. Juice, coffee or fruit are best. Avoid alcohol the night before a race. It tends to dehydrate you and will complicate the efforts of your cooling system. If you don't have your racing package prior to the day of the race, arrive well in advance of the starting time, even if you ' preregistered. Pick an appropriate starting position within the pack and avoid footprints on your back. Those in the first third of the group, starting closest to the starting line, plan a sub-4- 0 minute pace. The middle third is for those time. The final planning a 40- - to third is for those running a race for the first time or just running for the fun of be able to stop in time. If someone falls behind you, let someone else help. If you look over your shoulder or try to stop, you may cause a real pile up. If someone falls in front of you, try to avoid cross-countr- 50-min- Founders ideas include voting events leaping over the person. If you must walk or if you're hurt, get out of the flow of the runners. Collisions have occurred with injured people who were in the wrong lane. Set your own pace. Don't get drawn into running someone else's race. Old people" or young children passing you could possibly run y 20 miles a day on a team. Appearances can be deceiving. Run as straight a line as possible. Weaving around people and cars takes time and energy. Be aware of the road surface. Loose gravel, wet pavement or an unseen hole can cause an accident or injury. If water is available, drink some early in the race. It takes time for your body to absorb the liquid. . Don't stop, sit or lie down after the race. Jog or walk as you cool down. Finally, train for the race. Running a mile and a half may keep you fit. But to run a 10 race you should run 18 to 19 miles a week. Don't run on the day before the r ace let your body rest. (AFNS) irregular terrain. Fireworks accidents Page 15 ,000-met- The men and women we. choose to run our national,7 state and local governments determine the major policies, military and civilian, that govern our careers and futures. Their decisions er range from pay and benefits, taxes, the quality of air, water and food, to questions of war and peace and many more. Voting for or against these officials and their policies is your right. It's what our founders had in mind when this nation was created. Apathy on the part of the people was not part of the plan. Do your part. Vote. (AFNS) i SuEK70 15.000.000 AMERICANS SUFFER FROM RECURRING HEADACHES... THE KIND OF HEADACHES THAT STRIKE HARD AND FAST... AGAIN ...AGAIN... AND AGAIN. According to a U.S. Public Health Service Report, these chronic sufferers spend 300 million dollars each year for headache remedies.. Remedies that give temporary relief only. Those 15.000,000 Americans do not include the ones who have occasional mild headaches the kind that come from eye strain, constipation, stale air, smog, drinking or smoking too much. Those occasional headaches cause little concern. It's the chronic, recurring headaches that are dangerous. 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