Army Ten Miler - The Final Countdown

There is something about walking into a grocery store at the end of a long week and buying a fresh French baguette and a hunk of brie cheese. I don't know about any of you, but my favorite part of running a race is the carb heavy day or two before! I love bread.

Well it's almost time for the race. I bought my gels and a mini water bottle to carry with me - I hate having to wait for the next water station. I figured out how to stuff my phone, headphones, keys and a gel into this tiiiiny pouch that's attached to the bottle. I know it says no phones or iPods on the race, but I need my tunes! On a scale of 1 to banned from the Army Ten Miler, how mad will they be when I run by with my headphones in...?

Although I've done a bunch of races in the past year, this is going to be my first ten miler. Whatever happens Sunday will be my benchmark. I would like to finish with a smile on my face - that's the goal! I have the worst luck with those race photos. I never seen them so I look pretty rough in most of them. Don't believe me? Here's my latest masterpiece:

So long story short, eat bread, sneak my music with me, finish with dignity, and for the love of god smile when you see a photographer! Now that I have my game plan, I'm good to go. See you on the other side!