21 November 2009

all my bags are packed

I am 7 days, 10 hours, and 21 minutes away from joining a couple thousand other athletes in the Gulf of Mexico to start the 2.4 mi swim.

wow.

> Race Plan is complete. I've included the course, loops (if applicable), nutrition, appx. time(s), and mental strategy for each leg and transition.
> Emailed friends + family the tracker information.
> I AM TOTALLY PACKED.

Yes, folks, I am almost completely packed! I thought it was take much longer, but I've been working on my "to pack" list for a few weeks and have been putting aside clothes, food, waterbottles, etc. for a while. I still need to pack some last minute stuff like meds and make up, but I'm approximately 98.45% packed !


the master to-pack list ^

bike bag -- note all the checklists, bubbles, etc. I am nothing if not thorough ! ^

water bottles, pre marked by the hour, plus post race recoverite ^

bed full of stuff ^

poe-the-cat did not make it into the suitcase ^

all the race day stuff is in ziploc bags, ready to go into the bike gear, run gear, or respective special needs bag ^

10 comments:

  1. Oh this brings back memories! The packing was a very hard part of the process. Harder than the long workouts. Enjoy your day!

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  2. on the master pack list, lower right hand corner, item 1. is not checked off! Also, at a second glance on the same list top right ... some things not checked. Must be the make-up!!! GOOD LUCK. When do you actually fly out?!

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  3. I love seeing all the stuff people pack. Looks like you are covered! Can't WAIT to read your race report, I hope its a great day out there for you. What's the temp like there? IT won't be super hot right?

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  4. wow. you are really organized! Best wishes. Only a week to go...

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  5. SO excited for you. and not at all surprised a)at your organization or b)that there was a sleeping cat amidst your packing. loves!

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  6. I am so excited for you!! When do you leave for Coz?

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  7. One might think you are an attorney or something as organized as you are.....
    Good luck and we WILL be watching.

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  8. Good luck - Looking forward for your post-race report!

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  9. I am excited for you, enjoy this reward for all your hard work!!!

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