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October 20, 2005
Packing
Last night after my Japanese test (which was really hard, so we shall not speak of it), I had some time to kill while the rest of the class finished up. So I started making my packing list for the weekend. I decided to split it into two parts, so that nothing would be forgotten: stuff I'll need for the marathon on Sunday, and stuff I'll need for the rest of the weekend.The list of stuff I need just for the race on Sunday? Including food and warm, dry post-run clothes (since the current forecast is for a high of 50 with chance of showers... but we shall not speak of that)? Is longer than the list of stuff I need for the rest of the weekend. Also, the marathon list? Is far more specific. It's got entries like "pink Nike shorts" and "purple sports bra" and "orange gatorade x2", while my "other" list is far more generic. That list has entries like "shirts x3" and "socks x4".
I think it's obvious where my focus is. I think my list is complete... now the trick is to actually get all that stuff out to Michigan. (Getting it on the list is a step in the right direction, but doesn't guarantee that it'll actually make it into the suitcase.) (On the plus side, I do know where there's a running store by my parents' house, so if I do forget something vital, I know where I can get a replacement.)
Less than 20 hours until I leave for Detroit, and less than 72 hours to Go Time.
Posted by Dawn at October 20, 2005 02:20 PM
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That's what I always try to keep in mind: I can always buy it when I get there. Just make sure the irreplaceables are packed and you are golden.
Posted by: Jon in Michigan at October 20, 2005 07:04 PM