It’s been packing, packing, packing…ALL week long (for me, for YaYa, and for the dogs). When it came to packing for me, I wanted to bring everything — including the kitchen sink — but was limited to 1 1/2 suitcases. The challenge of an added business trip (3 days of dinners and meetings) to my marathon weekend forced me to do some careful prioritization. What I need vs what want for my marathon (pre, during, and post) are different. The foam roller could not accompany on this trip however, I made room for my coffee, M&J’s power snacks (baked the night before departure), sleep aid, etc.
More prioritization came into play when I began considering the need to check one of my bags. What if I was lost? One might expect that since the work meetings (for my NEW job) were first in line, I’d keep my business clothes with me. This, I did not. Instead, I placed my racewear, shoes, Ms. Garminia, and laptop in my carry-on. I did make room for one business outfit.
Fortunately, everything arrived just fine. I am now roughing it (as you can see) in a fabulous seaside resort.
Coffee vs Foam Roller? Excellent decision :-)
Carry on race wear and shoes, or carry on business clothes? …never lose sight of those shoes! Then run like an antelope on Sunday.
I’ve been wearing my race outfit underneath my work clothes all week, just to make sure I don’t lose them.
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Too FUNNY, Drew!
Hope your meeting is going well today and that you’re able to get up here and be ready for tomorrow.
I’m already wiped out from cleaning house and trying to fix Christmas lights. Getting excited for it, though!
Hope all is going well and your race goes great!! HUGS!
Good luck Julie, I’ll be thinking about you and sending good (FAST) thoughts!
Congratulations on your great race, Juls! Looking forward to your race report. Hope you have a speedy recovery.
Congratulations, Julie on your great race! Wishing you a speedy recovery and looking forward to your race report. Hope the weather was better than in Sacramento–it was way too cold up here.