Friday, August 12, 2005

2 days to go...

The questions I raised a couple of days ago, have some answers...
  • What time should I wake up? - 6.00am. Walk around a bit to get my system moving!
  • What should I have for breakfast? - Toast with honey.
  • Can I buy a train ticket in advance so I'm not left with change to carry? - No! I'll just have to take the exact money. Buy a return to Bondi Junction. Get the train at about 7.00am.
  • Make sure I get a black bin liner to wear to keep me warm before the start. - Don't be an idiot! This is not advisable. I've got an old jumper that I can take off before the start and leave for the charity collectors.
  • Find a small ziploc bag to keep my train ticket and $10 under my hat. - I have (even though I hate to admit it) a bum bag - courtesy of the Singapore Half Marathon - which I can carry money, train ticket etc.
  • What time should I get there to ensure I'm as close to the front of my group as possible? - Should be in the City by 7.30am ish. Drop off my clothes to pick up at the finish.
  • Leave enough time before the start to queue for a number 2! - Very important.
  • Check the weather forecast to ensure I won't need any extra clothes to wear on the way home. - Take them anyway.
  • Work out my race strategy (check time at 7km and adjust to meet target / use imaginary friend to set pace for whole race / consider how far back I'll be at start and how long it takes to get up to pace.) - Still got to work that one out.
  • Check that a sausage sandwich from North Bondi SLSC is good post-exercise food. - Of course it is, together with a fruit smoothy!

Should be fine with all that.

I missed my final training session yesterday because I was on a course in the City. I just consider that to be an extended taper. No worries!

This should be the last post before Monday...

1 comment:

CJ said...

Good luck! looks like you've got it all sorted so enjoy the day. I'll be wearing my garmin so will be interesting post-race checking out garmin girl stats!