Tomorrow...

(the race day outfit, ready for tomorrow!)

Well, the bags are packed (and I do mean plural....I have so much stuff to take with me!) and I'm as ready as I'm going to be.

Decided to go with just one drop bag to leave at Juniper Campground, which is accessible at miles 6 and 16. Figured it would be a good idea to leave a handheld, just in case I decide that I hate the bouncing waist pack, as well as some food. That also leaves the option of dropping off things if I decide that I've brought too much with me (which may well be the case!)

At this point I'm just really tired and ready to sleep. Didn't sleep well last night because of nerves, so I'm hoping tonight will be somewhat restful. I'm super excited to try out all my gear tomorrow and see how it all works.

I had my roommate take the traditional pre-marathon photo (after I tried on everything to make sure I wasn't forgetting anything), and she commented that I sort of look like a superhero, and that perhaps, I sort of am one :) Sort of funny, but, with those gaiters on, I'll admit I did feel slightly superheroesque.

I have no idea how tomorrow will go, but I'm optimistic. I keep telling myself that DFL is better than DNF, and both are much better than DNS. I'm hoping to just have an amazing time enjoying a day out in nature. We should have some amazing views from the summit that I'm really looking forward to.

Wish me Luck!

Race List

After a productive (and expensive) shopping trip this morning, I now have lots of fun goodies for tomorrow. Felt like this was as good a place as any to make my list of what I need to bring. Let me know if you see anything missing!!

To Wear:
Moving Comfort tank (white)
cooling bandana (teal)
visor (pink)
nike shorts (blue)
sports bra (blue or black)
gaiters (blue)
trail shoes
injinji socks (sand)
wright socks (over top)
sunglasses (new!)
garmin
contacts

To Apply:
Spray on Sunscreen (Spf 50)
hydropel (feet)
bodyglide
chapstick
poss. tape feet?

To put in Hydration pack:
cliff shots (2)
cliff shot blocks (1)
sports beans (1)
succeed tabs (10?)
tylenol (4)
ginger chews
crystalized ginger
ind. sunscreen packet
ind. bee sting gel packet
ind. poison oak packet
2nd skin blister pads
camera
chapstick
sml body glide
water (haha..better not forget this)
powerade
ipod (maybe?)
sml flashlight (just in case!)

Bring in Car:
Flip flops
Sweat Shirt
Book (in case I get there super early, as I like to do)
Cell phone
money ($3 for parking)
directions!!!!

Not sure yet if I want to do a drop bag. Could be fun, but I'm not sure I want to worry about getting it back afterwards.

I'll keep looking at this today, and hopefully if I've fogotten something, it'll jump out at me at some point :)

Weather forcast is down to a high of 77! Good good news