We just got back from the Health and Fitness Expo where we picked up our race packets…t-shirts, numbers, and a few little goodies. We’ve got our magic beans (“Sports Beans”…basically jelly bellies with caffeine and carbs and electrolytes) and a little belt that is basically a mini-fanny pack. We’re ready to geek it up and run in our dri-fit tees, timing chips attached to our shoes, sports watch (not the Garmin I really want, but a cute little Ironman that will do just fine)…the only thing I wanted and forgot to get was a visor which would have upped my geek factor by about 29%. Oh well, I’ve prepared the best I can considering my injury. I feel mentally ready. I’m pretty worried about my hip holding up, but at this point I know it will be a mental battle. And I’m ready for that. Tomorrow morning we will leave the house at 5am after a piece of toast with peanut butter and a banana. We’ll drive to Qwest Field and park there, take a shuttle to the starting line and wait for corral 28 to get the “On your marks, get set, GO!” command. I imagine that moment will be slightly anti-climactic as our speed will be about that of a snail with a little caffeine in his system…but then we’ll be off. 13.1 miles ahead of us. A ton of training behind us. The FINISH LINE ahead of us. I may never run again in my life after I meet this goal. I’m kidding…I think. :)
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