10 days. Ragnar starts in 10 days!
As I headed out for my morning run today I realized that in exactly one week I will be leaving for the race. That's crazy! I've been training all of these months and now it is only days away.
I spent yesterday going through my list of things to pack. I always pack way more than I need but because I will be living in a van for 36 hours packing light is essential. I was also faced with the dilemma of what to wear. I have my favorite Nike running shorts but on my first leg I will have no support due to its location so pockets are a must. (or a fanny pack and I think a fanny pack over or under my tutu would just be a pain) Costco to the rescue! I found a great pair of yoga pants with a pocket in the waistband just the right size for my cell phone. Leg one attire...check. Leg two is in the middle of the night so I will need a reflective vest and a flashlight or a head lamp. Seriously, a head lamp?!?!?! I'd prefer a flashlight but my sensible husband thinks that's too much to carry so now I am in search of a headlamp. Nothing too big and it needs to be fashionable. Is that too much to ask? I have a feeling by the final leg I won't care what I'm wearing and will desperately need sleep but since I've come this far I might as well coordinate that outfit too. I have some favorite plain white t's and basic bottoms so that everything will match my tutu.
Oh, that's right, I still need to make a tutu. Being completely neurotic I bought pink tulle yesterday but it's just not the right shade. Seriously, does it even matter? Sadly yes, I will obsess over not loving my shade of pink and that's never a good thing. Back to the craft store.
Once I'm packed and my tutu is done I've got to decide what sort of food to pack. Definitely, fruit, Gatorade and protein bars but what else? It's not like we'll be stopping for meals along the way. Maybe some bagels and peanut butter would be a good idea but then I would need silverware. I'll have to give that more thought.
So, I need 3-4 changes of clothes, an extra pair of shoes in case it rains, some plastic bags for my sweaty laundry, a sweatshirt and maybe a rain jacket, flip flops, food, drinks, a headlamp and a tutu. Of course my camera and ipod too. Now, to make it all fit in one bag...those tutus are gonna be huge!
Hey Amy, you can get a headlamp at Home Depot, I think. When we went to Africa Mandy bought a couple. I can't find mine or I'd lend it to you but you can check with Mandy on that too. Good luck with your run; what an undertaking! Carolyn Molloy
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