first marathon pre-race report

In honor of race week finally arriving, I present to you my dorkiness in all its glory. This is the pre-race report I sent to some friends before my first marathon, the 2003 Bayshore Marathon in Traverse City, Michigan. The post that follows this one is the post-race report. I can’t believe this was over seven years ago, and I can’t believe Adrienne has listened to me talk about this crap for that long…

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5.19.2003

for those concerned with my attempt to break the world record in the marathon this upcoming weekend.... relax. i'm sure you'll share my confidence once you see my race weekend attire. place your bets, it's sure money.

at the friday night race meeting/registration i will be wearing the following outfit...

hat--

shirt--

jacket--

shoes--

pants--

so that's what i have planned for my first impression... should provide the sort of intimidation i'm looking for...

here's the race day plan...

the hat....

the shorts...

the shin-guards.. probably worn on the thighs....

the running shoes....

the shirt/gown thing...

and, of course, forearm protectors....
this outfilt should give me a good shot at the world record
thanks for your love and support,
lloyd