I went down to Provo this afternoon and picked up my race packet and checked out all the booths of cool runner stuff. I ended up buying a headband, a 13.1 sticker for my car, and a cool new exercise outfit! In my packet I got a race shirt, a number bib, a racers guide and various samples and coupons. This time the timing chip is a disposable one attached to the back of my numbered bib. I am number 2954 for this event. I overheard a volunteer say that there are over 5,000 people signed up for the three races in this event! HOLY COW that is a lot of people!!! There is a marathon that starts up in Wahlsburg before linking into my race, the half marathon, just above the Sundance turn off in the canyon. There is also a 5K happening down near the end of the other two races. As far as I can figure, the marathon and the half marathon are starting at the same time, so I will probably be crossing the finish line with some of the faster marathoners.
The plan is to go to the Provo Towne Mall at a screamingly early hour (between 3:30 and 4:30 am) to catch one of the shuttle buses taking half marathoners up to the starting line. Full marathon runners are meeting at the same time at the Provo Marriott. Only racers will be allowed on the buses, so I won't have anyone there to cheer me at the starting line. That's ok, though, because both Erik and Paul are doing this race, so at least I'll have someone to talk to! However, we will NOT be running together. Erik is a faster runner than I am and will be sure to finish before me. Paul says he's walking it, so I don't intend to wait for him. Besides, I hate talking while I am running!
I have everything all laid out and ready to go! I am excited!
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