3 days!

Actually less than that. 2 days, 12 hours until the main event! All the running stores are packed with people searching for reflective vests, flashing lights, and the latest running apparel that will carry them through their arduous Hood to Coast legs.

I bought a new pair of running shorts for the event. Typical Nike shorts that everyone else has. My approach to the Hood to Coast is to at least look like I know what I'm doing. Maybe if I blend in, nobody will notice me running slower than everyone else!

I've managed to stay pretty positive about the race, up until about a week ago. Since then, I've had three different people tell me that this race is more difficult than running a marathon.

Oh shit.

I am not ready for this.