Running tips

I ran through Durham this morning, and after 5 miles with 4 to go, I needed something to occupy my mind. Having logged several thousand miles of open road, I've learned a few things about this sport/activity/pastime that are both informative and kind of fun. So, I began to think about tips I could share about running--things every runner needs to know and maybe some non-runners might even find helpful. Here we go...

1. Running with a buddy is usually more fun than running alone.
2. Snot rockets are a necessity.
3. When running, your brain and your bowels are your worst enemy.
4. Gas station attendants generally don't mind you using the bathroom. Just don't say, "Thanks and I'm sorry" on your way out.
5. Always have your sunglasses handy, except at night, but you shouldn't really run at night, especially in Durham, unless you are with a running buddy who can kick butt.
6. Beware of uneven pavement.
7. If you find yourself falling, tuck and roll like Jennifer Garner in every episode of Alias and come up shooting...I mean running.
8. Always choose the longer route. You can do it.
9. Running in the city is usually more fun than running in the country.
10. New shoes are a great motivation.
11. Never trust a dog--in a car, on a leash, or even a toy poodle named "Sweetie".
12. Homeless people usually say hi back.
13. Keep your ears warm at all cost.
14. Hills are your best friend, even though they sometimes rear up and smack you in the face.
15. Running when its 18 degrees and feels like 8 degrees is possible, but every step hurts.
16. Its too cold to run when snot freezes to your face.
17. Its too hot to run when you are sweating before you've left the house.
18. Drink lots of water, even in winter.
19. Drink lots of coffee (that's a tip for everyone), after your run is over (not great health advice, but coffee is so good and you deserve a reward!).
20. Running can be a social event, but you know its a good run if you can't talk most of the time.
21. Passing your favorite restaurants on route is also great motivation.
22. Powershots are way more fun that Gu.
23. Laying down after your run feels awesome.
24. Laying down during your run is usually a bad sign.
25. Having a working knowledge of traffic patterns, stoplights, and the "right of way" is a necessity for navigating any route that's not your treadmill.
26. Drivers are scary, and sometimes don't look right when they are turning right. Keep your head up and eyes open. You are smarter than them!
27. If someone whistles or hollers at you, just give a little wave and continue down the road.
28. Saying hi to other runners will make their run better.
29. You don't need expensive running clothes to be a killer runner. You just need good shoes, and good socks, and good socks are cheap.
30. Say hi to cyclists too. We're in the same club, right?
31. The last mile of your run is more dangerous than the first so watch your step.
32. Very rarely can you find a flat run in NC--everything is either up or down so don't be fooled.
33. Wave to drivers who yield for you. That was nice of them.
34. Running in circles sucks...try the open road.
35. Start slow and work your way up. No one is a good runner at first.

So that's what I've got for now. Any other tips?