Prepping to be Shamrock Bound

So I am exhausted, but I am so freaking nervous!!!! In less than 2 days I will be running a marathon! Ummmm...hello anxiety...

Okay, so clearly my craziness is coming to a head and I am totally aware of the fact that I am nuts. I am just hoping that everything that I am planning on doing is the right thing. I also hope I trained enough, you know all of the pre-race motions.

So tonight is all about Prep. So here's my list (and keep in mind I am probably 8,000 times more neurotic than you):

Hotel Prep:
I have my race number, confirmation and any and all paperwork printed out. No way I am making this difficult on myself.
Printed out directions to the hotel, expo, and a walking map from hotel to start/finish of the marathon

***Side note: always read hotel reviews. I apparently booked reservations at a roach/bed bug motel. I also hate bugs, so I cancelled the first reservation and managed to get a condo beach side for not too much more.

Car:
We are renting a car because ours are older and we would rather put the wear and tear on a disposable vehicle

Attire:
Socks (cotton is rotten) I am wearing my thorlo socks
Compression Pants
Black underarmour fleece
We put the Hon in Marathon B'more tee
UA tank top
Running Shoes
Gloves- both cold gear and knit (not sure what I will need)
Tutu (cuz its St. patty's day and why the hell not!)
Green Sweaty Band
Running underwear

Other Running Crap:
Gels ( I am planning on a full 7 hours) my Casey told me take one for every hour I plan on being out there. I bought half raspberry and half mocha. I figure the caffeine from the mocha should help me get an extra boost
Body Glide- prevent the chaffage
Ipod and headphones
 jelly belly sport beans
Gatorade energy gels
water bottles
gatorade- both the regular gatorade and the primer
deodarant
baggies
band aids
ibuprofen
potassium supplement (i am allergic to most things that contain high levels of potassium. Its how I prevent cramps)

On my Ipod Shuffle:
I downloaded a whole new 13 hour playlist.
Apparently I went through an intense gangster rap phase and as a result, I switched it up and added some Ludacris! But, fear not I got some Beauty and a Beat, Flo Rida, and 1D gracing the Ipod too! Oh and an homage to 80s ladies hair bands with about 8 songs by Vixen.
Per the advice of my friend, I also downloaded a book. I decided to go with The Woman In Black. I liked the guy's accent. Its 4 hours and 36 minutes, so this could really help me out and I might get through a whole book.

Well, must finish packing. Heading out pretty earlier tomorrow and I have a big big big weekend!!!

Happy running and wish my friend Kathleen and I luck as we push ourselves harder than we have ever pushed before!