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5  Sleep

Get a good night's sleep and be completely sober. Late-night partying will slow down your reflexes and impair your judgment.

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6  Shoes

Wear shoes with good traction to keep from slipping on the cobblestone streets. And, because it's early in the morning, the stones could be damp with dew.

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7  Starting point

The location will make a big difference in your personal safety.

Think twice about
starting where the
bull running begins
Unless you're a seasoned bull runner, don't begin your mad dash from where the angry bulls are released (near Cuesta de Santo Domingo).

Instead...
Pick a starting position on the home stretch (Calle Estafeta). The closer to the bullring, the better. You will reduce the time you are in harm's way. As a bonus, the bulls will likely be a tad more tired.

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Good luck and have fun!

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