24 hours and I am off! Packing is done, save for the few things that I have to use before then (glasses, etc). Whenever I have the ability to take a suitcase when I travel, I end up packing way too much stuff. Of course, I am carrying on one set of running gear, just in case, but the suitcase… So much stuff!
Part of it is the weather. I am taking more warm gear than normal. I also have throwaway clothes for before both races. Just in case. Also some disposable ponchos.
Like I said, a slight tendency to overpack. But if I have to check a bag, why not check a big bag and then bring what I might need?
I ran 5 very easy miles yesterday and had no Achilles pain. I considered doing the full 8 called for on my schedule, but I figured those three miles weren’t going to change anything at this point. Best to be rested and out of pain.
I also seem to have found a group of awesome friends to run the marathon with! People just out to finish in the time limit and have a good time. So I think I will drop back a corral and run with them. 26 miles will feel much better with friends.
I am way more nervous this year than last. But I am also looking forward to it. I think…
Safe travels Megan. I am checking a bag for the first time to go to a race weekend/week. The only reason is I am gone for 18 days, with a “real vacation” booked to celebrate the Dopey Challenge immediately afterwards. It makes me nervous, but I packed 2 sets of running clothes in my carry on. Fingers crossed….
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Have a great time!
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Safe travels!
Hopefully we will get to meet up sometime this weekend. My training has been pretty much nonexistent lately, so I am worried about the marathon. Matt and I definitely plan to take it slow, so I think we will be okay!
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Enjoy! 🙂 Have a safe trip! 🙂
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