Have you ever volunteered at a race? Maybe work a water station or the expo?  Have you worked packet pickup?  As runners, we value those who provide us with water, Gatorade, bananas, fig newtons, gels, bloks, orange slices, and chocolate during our races.  ​And hopefully, we are communicating our thanks in return.  I had the chance to return the favor by working a water station at a race today.  I recommend all runners to experience race day from a different perspective.