Half-marathon prep

Carbs for dinner: check

Picked up race kit: check

Filled bottles for Fuel Belt (one water, one electrolyte drink): check

Clothes laid out: check

– shoes

– special race day socks (toe socks! Love ’em)

– leggings

– Perth Crew singlet (of course)

– sports bra

– comfy undies

– old too-big jumper to toss at the start line (City to Surf do ‘Flick your Kit’ so I can donate this and it saves having to pick up clothing at the finish, will need a jumper for the walk to the start though)

Accessories laid out: check

– Fuel Belt

– armband for iPhone

– Halo headphones-in-a-headband

– visor for when that sun hits

Fuel belt pocket loaded: check

– $20 note (for emergency coffee/food/drink purchases afterwards)

– credit card (for same, or for emergency taxi ride home if necessary – hubby can’t pick me up)

– front door key

– GU chews (carbohydrates + caffeine) – these work for me, I don’t think I could take a gel but these are good.

– mini protein bar for afterwards – yes, these are the ones that were given out at finale, love them.

Timing chip threaded onto shoelaces and tested for comfort: check

Breakfast planned (wholemeal English muffin with jam): check

Playlist programmed into my iPhone: check

And running is supposed to be simple!!