The much awaited CIM is happening this Sunday, Dec 4th. This week is all about just staying loose and active. Short runs with pick-ups are key to keep reminding the body that we have to do some serious work soon. I got a bit carried carried away last during the Hawaii trip where we did hikes daily, including a 1000ft stair climb (Koko Crater) which totally busted my quads. I came back from HI with a minor foot injury which had me worried sick. Luckily after some TLC, it has already gotten better. But I am sure that as I get closer to race day, other smaller niggles which I'd not notice otherwise, will start showing up.
The race day is going to be cold and possibly rainy. Not the type of weather I enjoy, but it is what it is and we all have to roll with it. Luckily, I have found a ride to the start, which is 100x better than taking the bus ride. As I was going through the logistics in my head, I realized that there is some planning needed, although nowhere close to a triathlon. The plan is as follows...
Tracking back from the 7AM race start, I will need to wake up at 5AM. Have some coffee, hit the bathroom, put on warm clothes on top of the run gear and get ready to leave by 5:50AM-ish (exact time to be confirmed). I will carry a small disposable plastic water bottle with me to wash down the gels that I will have, one at 6AM and another at 6:30AM. Also at 6:30AM, I will have 2-3 Sportslegs tablets. This is what I trained with for long runs, so with reproduce that. I will carry a total of 4 gels during the run, 2 in the left pocket and 2 in the right. The bib belt pocket will hold 1x Hotshot and 6 salt tabs (in a ziploc). Everything I carry to the race start in the morning, will need to cross the finish line with me, or discarded. I will be using cheapo woolen gloves that I can discard. I also have an old jacket that I can discard before the start. I will start the race with a race top and a full-sleeve sports t-shirt on top. I will discard the full-sleeve as soon as I warm up. I will need a neckgator/buff which I can either leave around the neck or take out and discard. Nutrition plan is to have 1 gel every 30mins along with a salt tab. Water from aid stations will be sufficient. I might need to grab 1 gel from an aid station at 2.5hrs, but I still need to check what's available at aid stations. This is where I made assumptions and messed up at SF marathon. Time-wise, the goal is to get sub-3, so will start with 3HR pace group and play it by the ear.
And that's pretty much it!
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