pre-race rituals.

Today was quite a crazy day... between trying a tranquilizer out on the Kevs (who staggered around the house all day like a drunkard who kept attempting to climb the stairs or run out of the house), deep cleaning the house, packing/throwing away stuff, and chasing after a crazy Little D, it was good to take my mind off the fact that I AM RUNNING THIRTEEN MILES TOMORROW. Yikes.



I mean, I've done it before but I always get some crazy prerace jitters (even after three very successful half marathons!), so pre-race rituals are a MUST for calming me down.



#1: Something yummy and sweet. My addiction as of the last year has been fro-yo at Yogurtland...oh, how I will miss you!

 #2: Chatting with friends about running. Nothing better to get me excited to run!

 #3: Painting my nails. Something about having chipped nail polish drives me crazy for 13 miles. Thanks to Laura Boyce for the cute new HOT pink nail polish! She knows me too well :)

 #4: Reading a good book... Little D's new favorite was given by Mager for his birthday...

Seriously. The kid gets this giddy every time he SEES me take out this book. His favorite part?

STOP, dog, STOP!!

 and #5: After charging the Garmin and ipod (with updated playlist), setting out my clothes and alarm for 4:30am, going to bed nice and early with my USWeekly.

Only goal for tomorrow?

I'm keeping it simple: To have a great time and finish!