The Final Homestretch.....

Well, I have 2 more days to finalize everything for the big event...once again, I prefer the word event since I will in no way be racing this thing.  I have been slightly anxious all week....and even the skittles didn't help relieve the jitters.   When I told Coach Ian, he told me to count carpet strands to occupy my time....While this sounded like a fabulous way to spend the next few days, I opted for other distraction methods.  I have sent out emails to my pacers (sorry, guys) all week, made packing lists, and prepared race day plans.  I even copied the plans and placed in a nice plastic cover for Kris to keep on race day.  Hopefully things will go as smoothly as possible.  I will stick to my "file it" method of dealing with things which I cannot control.  Hopefully that file won't get too full!  My iPods (all 3 of them) are full and ready!  So bring it on :)
I even have some mantras to help me through the less that ideal portions of the race.  One involves a new song, so stay tuned :)  Perhaps even some dance moves????? 
Going to stick with a 28 hour plan, although I know that this may totally change throughout the day.  The weather should be perfect with highs in the low 60's and lows close to 40.  Yeah :)   I placed my weather order a few weeks back- so I'll take this! 
I am looking forward to meeting all the other crazies :)  and to spending some quality time with all my great pacers.  I have heard some rumblings about various entertainment plans- looking forward to some good times!  I plan to have a camera for a few laps! 

28 hour Pace Plan:

LAP #     LAP Duration     Start Time           Finish Time        Avg Pace Min/Mile         Pacer(s)

Lap 1      2:45                   6:00AM             8:45AM               13.2 min/mile              

Lap 2      2:55                   8:45AM            11:40AM              14 min/mile

Lap 3      3:05                   11:40AM          2:45PM                 14.8 min/mile

Lap 4      3:20                   2:45PM            6:05PM                 16 min/mile

Lap 5      3:40                   6:05PM            9:45PM                 17.6 min/mile                    Chris S. and KO

Lap 6      3:50                   9:45PM           1:35AM                  18.4 min/mile                    Kris and Jamey

Lap 7      4:10                  1:35AM            5:45AM                  20 min/mile                       Liza and Julie

Lap 8      4:20                 5:45AM             10:05AM              20.8 min/mile                      Tracey

Here goes...something! Stay tuned for details regarding the 21st century unfolding of the Tortoise and the Hare!  Gooooooooooooo tortoise :)