chimera said:
I hate to be such a wimp, but can I just say the weather forecast has me pretty freaked out?
Temps below 40 only happen about 2 or 3 days of the year over here, so it's not generally weather I like to even be outside in, let alone spending 5 or so hours trying to run and breathe in.
Mel- You are such a wimp!
Here in Texas, we also have been blessed with warm temperatures this year. I am also concerned about what to wear for race day. I will bring my headband that goes over my ears. I think I will bring gloves too. I will probably wear my long Nike tights, but I am also going to bring capri tights and shorts just in case I change my mind. I will wear my long sleeve WISH t-shirt. I am thinking of wearing a light weight running jacket that has pockets. I will use the pockets to store my Snickers marathon bars, my lip gloss, and kleenex (not into the farmer blow). Then, if it gets too hot, I can simply tie my jacket around my waist for the remainder of the race (or hand it off to my DH in the MK). I'm thinking about bringing a throw away blanket but as others have noted, that will sure fill up the suitcase. What about a beach towel? It is big enough to wrap around you but thick enough to provide some warmth?
We arrive on Friday around 11 am. We are heading to the Expo then checking in at the Swan. We might try to squeeze in a little time at MGM before Trails End. Then it's off to Trails End to meet my WISH friends (and see old friends like Lily and Tammy). Lots of hugs, tears, and photos!
Then it's back to the Swan. I think I will get dressed for the race on Friday night (if it is cold enough) and take a few easy laps around the Swan to see if my planned outfit is too hot.
I really want to see John Bingham at the Expo so I might rearrange my schedule to do that. He has been such an inspiration to me. I really want to meet him and get my picture taken with him.
Actually got off my buns and did 3 miles this weekend. It felt good. No hip pain!
Final chapter of the running shoe saga: As you will recall, when we last left, Heather's DH had sold her beautiful brand new purple ASICS at the neighborhood garage sale for $1 after she had worn them only two times. Heather tried to move on and overcome the loss by buying a new pair of Mizuno running shoes, which she will wear for the 1/2 marathon. But alas, the loss of the ASICS still lingered and with training for the DL 1/2 marathon and the 2007 WDW marathon on the horizon, she simply could not let go of the memory of those purple ASICS. Hence, after a little internet shopping and coupon code searching, she was able to order a new pair of purple ASICS for $70. Thus, in a week or less, Heather will be wearing her ASICS (which essentially cost her $90 + $70 - $1). She's thinking "These better be some #$@* good shoes!" The end.
Can you tell that the taper and the anticipation of the race is making me loopy?
Tomorrow will be my last training run here in Michigan (where it is *thunderstorming* as we speak), as I leave for Orlando on Wednesday morning. I really need to start packing 
I'm keeping my fingers crossed for everyone!!
and then we should be in pretty good shape. Have a big hearing on Weds a.m. and will then be able to relax into the getting ready process.
I will have to resort to my old, worn-out very comfy, been with me through all my outdoor training since September asics pants. I think the WISH shirt is okay. I do want to find some black puffy paint to write my name on it for race day. 
