Housekeeping
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
There are certain things I hate doing around the house. Cleaning out the dishwasher, vacuuming, and putting a garbage bag back into the trash can after emptying it are among those things. Color-coding my closets, cleaning out the refrigerator, organizing my cabinets, or alphabetizing my CDs are not among them.
So, in an effort to channel all of my energy these last few days, I've decided to do what I do best: get as organized as possible. This means that, among other things, you'll find below: 1) an itinerary for Friday - Sunday, and 2) a list of what is going in each of my transition and special needs bag (as I'm sure people are waiting on the edges of their seats for that one...but really, if you spot something missing that should be in there, please tell me), and 3) how anyone not in Madison can check in periodically and see how I'm doing throughout the day.For those of you coming to Mad-town (or those who live here but are also coming out) to see this spectacle first-hand, first of all, I want to say thank you -- from the bottom of my heart and feet and everything else. You have no idea how much it will help to see friendly faces out there...and how much it means to me. I can't wait to share it with you.
And if you're so inclined, stop by Ironman Village and type in some inspirational/motivational/encouraging words at the message kiosk. If all goes well, those messages will flash up on a screen for me to read when I pass over a chip mat. I'm guessing that by that point in the day, I'll need all the inspiration I can get.
Ok, now on to the obsessive list-making, if for no one else but me.
2 p.m. -- massage
5 p.m. -- swim, 20 minutes
6 p.m. -- pasta dinner
7:30 p.m. -- athlete meeting, Monona Terrace
Saturday
8:30 a.m. -- brunch, Marigold?
10 a.m. -- bike and gear check-in
10:30 a.m. (ish) -- walk around IM Village/Farmer's market
Afternoon -- dog park, then off feet (nap or movie, or both)
7 p.m. -- dinner at the Vigues!
Sunday
4:30 a.m. -- breakfast
5:00 a.m. -- body marking and transition opens
5:30 a.m. -- coffee and visualization (bring Ipod)
6:30 a.m. -- transition closes. Hand off Ipod to (someone?) on the way down to the water.
7:00 a.m. -- race starts!
7 a.m. - 10 (god-willing not longer) p.m. -- race, race, race. Then race some more.
10-ish p.m. -- meet team at walkway in front of Monona Terrace under giant Gatorade bottle, then EAT.
Gatorade
Water
Aerobottle with Gatorade
5 packages of Clif Blocks
3 Clif Bars
Nuun container w/Endurolytes
Baggie with Advil
2 spare tubes
Air pump
Co2s
Spare tire
Bike number
Nutrition plan postcard
$$$ for Starbucks
Bike shorts
Sports bra
Black Under Armour pants
Black Patagonia fleece
Ipod
Body Glide
Wetsuit
IM Swim cap
Goggles
T1
Bike shoes (carry out of T1)
Pink Zoot sleeveless jersey
Gloves
Helmet
Duffel bag
*Black Nike zip-up
*Rain jacket
Bike Special Needs:
Combos
Peanut butter sandwich, toasted
Extra Clif Blocks
Extra Clif Bars
Endurolytes
Face wipes
Tubes and Co2 canisters, taped together
*Red Nike wind jacket
*Garbage bag or rain poncho
T2:
Pink Nike shorts
Coolmax tank top
White sports bra
Nike long-sleeved black hoodie
Hat
Socks
Asics runners
Garmin and HR monitor
Race belt with number
Nuun container (endurolytes and Advil)
Face wipes
Body Glide
Bug spray
*Running tights
*Black Nike Took
Run Special Needs:
Endurolytes
Socks
Brooks runners
Body Glide
*Mid-weight running pants
*Other red Nike windbreaker
*Garbage bag or rain poncho
*In case of inclement weather
Post-Ironman (in Dick Pond bag to give to cheerers)
Teva Flip-flops
Fleece running pants
Sports bra
Long-sleeved t-shirt
Black zip-up fleece
CHECKING IN FROM AFAR
You can go here to look up my progress in real time by searching on my bib number (which is 102) after linking to "Track an Athlete." And if you're awake and interested, I'm hoping to be crossing the finish line sometime between 10:00 and 11:59, which you can catch LIVE here.
Posted by Erin 1:11 PM
In case you didn't get the word... the Tri Bloggers coming to IMWI (racers, race volunteers and supporters) are meeting at the intersection of MLK and Washington (by the Endless Pool, if it's there as usual) at 11:00 Friday, 4:00 Friday and 11:00 Saturday. Would be great to see you there!
And Laura -- thanks for the reminder, but I HATE sunglasses. I'm the only person I know who bikes without them! Weird, I know, but I just can't deal with them.