Team Meeting #1

Well, we're supposed to be having the occasional team meeting...since we all live so far away, I will post some of the things we need to discuss on here, please comment and let us all know your thoughts, solutions, and ideas! I'll just post some topics to discuss, and things we need to bring...etc.

1) Vehicles: We need TWO vehicles that will each hold 6 people and all their stuff and LOTS of food, ice, and water. I've talked to my parents about borrowing their Suburban, but we'll still need one more.

2) Volunteers: Each team is required to provide THREE volunteers for the race. I have no idea what they'll be doing, but I'm told the sooner we provide this information, the sooner they'll be able to pick their shift (and will be able to avoid working a shift through the night). I think I've already got one down for us...but if you have any friends in Utah that would be willing to help us out...we'd love to have the help!

3) Sleeping Arrangements: We might want to consider finding a place to get a good sleep Thursday night (unless you want to make a long drive before the race starts on Friday morning). Also, once we have an idea of where we'll be during the race (based on each of our paces) we'll need to consider getting some rest. There are a few places provided for us to sleep (on grass) so maybe some blankets, pillows, sleeping bags should be on the packing list. I'll do some more research on this one.

4) Team Uniforms: Shall we pick a color? Logo? And get some shirts screen printed? It will provide us an easy way of finding our runners out on the course! Not to mention the team BONDING that will take place by wearing the same shirts! I'm told that last year it passed the 100 degrees during the afternoon and that it can cool down pretty good at night as well. So, pack accordingly (we'll compile a packing list as it gets closer)

5) During the evening runs, each runner is required to wear a reflective vest at all times (while running) for safety, of course! We are required to provide these for our team. We are required to have one in each vehicle but it would actually be better if each vehicle had two to make the transition between runners quicker and easier. Does anyone own one? If not, we will need to purchase them. I'd like to purchase one for my own running, so I'll get one. Let me know if any of you would like to purchase one. (I'll do some research on these as well)

I'd like to keep a running list (on the bottom of the blog) of things we want to remember to bring with us. Gary will get a kick out of this because I'm the BEST/WORST list maker in the world! I just don't want to forget anything! So, if you have anything to add to it, let me know and I'll get it on there!

That's all for now...more to come! Please let us know your individual thoughts on all of these so I know you've read it...and that I'm not just writing this for nothing. :)