Countdown to the Big Race...

Clothing

• Wear sweats/jacket over your running outfit...ditch them just before the race. This will help keep you and your muscles warm, so they're less shocked when you start running. If you don't have someone to give them to, I'll take them.
• Do NOT wear something for the first time on race day...risk of chaffing, etc.
• Make sure your shoes don't have too mnay miles on them. If you need to buy new shoes, get them ASAP and do your final runs in them...plus walking around the house in them (even better if it's w/o socks).
• Know that you might be cold in the morning, but you will get warmed up in no time running 13.1 miles! So, no long sleeves or pants.

Race Day Tummy

• Allow yourself time to go to the bathroom a few times before the race starts. I prefer to save only one of these time at the race (port-a-potties are rough for me). Note that there are usally lines, so budget your time wisely.
• Be sure to eat a usual pre-long run breakfast, with enough digestion time. You should have been practicing this routine on your Saturday runs.
• Lena: I just now saw your comment about your tummy issues...I'm going to look into it...

"Carbo" Loading

• You don't really need to go crazy with this. Although, if you don't eat many carbs normally, eat some whole wheat bread/pasta a few times during the week. "Carb loading" actually happens the week prior, not the night before.

Sleep/Water

• The more important night of sleep for you will be Thursday. You tend to be a little nervous/excited the night before the race, so you can't rely on Friday night to get your body rested.
• Be sure to be hydrating throughout this week...Saturday morning is too late!