Almost there - Stay on Target

So the Wife and I are 10 days away from D-Day. And in this case the D means DOOM. No, not really, but it does feel looming. We are both so busy right now it seems like we have to focus on everything but Wogging. Yet the calendar moves whether we like it or not.

As we make our final preparations we are going to head out to the running store one last time for some supplies. We need to get some GU Energy Gels. I think real runners use these because they are light weight, can be strapped to their body, can be eaten in stride and full of quick energy. I will eat them because I want to be cool like the elite runners. Let's be honest, I could eat a chili dog and not really break my stride too much. But that could create other problems which no one here wants me to write about.

So if you have never had one of these imagine shooting several ounces of funky-tasting honey into your mouth that will instantly dehydrate you. Mmmmm-Mmmmm. I have had about 5-6 different flavors and I have to say that the Tri-Berry is my favorite. I find it interesting that they don't say what the berries are. I assume there is no actual berry in it but rather it was engineered in some lab somewhere. If someone has ever tried the cappuccino  let me know. I wonder what it tastes like but I am scared to try it. Coffee flavored gel just sounds gross.

We also need to pick up some Body Glide.

This stuff keeps you from chafing so it's importance can't be valued. Fortunately they do value it for under $5. This is important for anyone but when you are a fat runner like me you especially need it. You will notice I said fat. That's right. I am fat. I know it and have no problems with that word. Race Directors try and be clever and talk about Clydesdale Division Runners. To be honest I find this to be more demeaning. Are they saying we are like horses? That we got fat by drinking too much Budweiser? Either way I don't like it. When I was in high school on the track team they would sometimes do a "Heavy-man Relay" at a meet. This is when they would make the discus throwers and shot-putters sprint for the amusement of the spectators. In retrospect it was really kind of cruel.

On kind of a side note. I have to be honest, when I clicked for image search and typed in body glide I was very nervous about what would come up. Fortunately I got clean images.

The other thing I am contemplating buy is a water bottle that molds around your hand. Something like this:

 The nice would be to have the ability to have a drink whenever I want one. The down side (other than the price) would be having more weight in one hand rather than the other. Again, if anyone has any feedback, it's appreciated.

Wow Woggers. It's hard to believe we are almost here. I;m getting excited. To be part of 30,000 other participants and thousands of people cheering you is pretty awesome. Knowing you all will be there in spirit is even better. Alright, I will talk to you all on Monday. Have a wonderful weekend.