I read most of the relevant stuff on those stickies. But I'm still fuzzy on a few pointers.
I know it's important to get good sleep and show up early, but How early should you aim for? 30 minutes? Shorter races need longer warm ups. How long do you really need? I know it probably varies by individual. But are there things I should be aiming for before I line up?
Another question is about eating, especially before the race. good idea to eat plenty of carbs? How do I make sure I get that morning turd out of system before the race? What should I eat for breakfast? In my first race, I was almost puking by the last turn, and all I had was two bananas and water during the race.