Friday night, as I was packing, I justified bringing just about every single running gear-type thing I own. I wasn't sure if the weather could take a turn for the cold and I'd want my longer capri running pants. I didn't know if a long sleeve tech shirt would be better than a running windbreaker jacket and figured I should bring both. If it was raining, the water resistant windbreaker would be the way to go. Then I saw my heavier running jacket hanging in my closet and thought that could come in handy too while waiting at the start line. I had decided long in advance a back-up pair of running shorts might be necessary. And of course, I had my special short sleeve tech shirt I had ordered to wear on race day. Also, I knew that I'd need options on my head and packed both my ear-warmer headband if it was going to be cold and the sun visor in case it was warm and the sun was out in full force. Throw in a pair of running gloves, two pairs of socks, and of course, my sneakers and I was all set. This was just the stuff to wear. I also had to bring my iPod, back-up iPod, Garmin, Camelbak, 6 packets of GU, body glide, Spibelt, SweatyBand to hold back my hair, Cliff bar, bananas and bottles of Powerade to round out all the gear needed. As a precaution, I packed band-aids, neosporin and advil* too. Whoever said running was a low-maintenance sport has certainly not met me. :)
But here's the thing, by packing so many items that performed various tasks depending on the weather conditions, it helped calm me. I wasn't worried about having to second guess myself on if I choose the right things to bring. I'd just bring it all!
The only good thing about the weather being a tad on the warmer side was that it helped make the decision easier on what to put on come the morning of the race.
THE ONE THING I KNEW I WANTED TO WEAR:
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| "You don't have go FAST, you just have to GO." |
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| At one point during the marathon, I felt this couple coming up behind me and moved to the left to get out of their way. The woman said, "Your shirt says WE should pass on the left." I replied back, "Its been so long since I've seen the back of my shirt, I forgot what it said." :) |
FUNNY MOMENT ALERT:
*Turns out what I thought was Advil in my suitcase turned out to be Junior Strength Advil. OMG! I didn't find this out until 6:05am that morning when I went to go take two. Yikes! The label only went up to 70lbs. I'd have to take more than 6 at a time and I am not even sure it would be as potent as the real thing. Good thing I had Jen on speed dial and she was able to provide me some of the adult strength pills.
Stay tuned for part 4....getting there.
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