06/05/2025
Today's email to participants! It's not too late to register and I gladly accept day of registration! First of all, Mother Nature is about to have more mood swings but luckily we won't have this 90 degree heat on Saturday! It will likely still be warm so make sure you are already hydrating! I will have water and Gatorade for you at the aid station to keep you hydrated during the event. If you don't like Gatorade, please plan to bring your own favorite mix.
My friend and I cleared your trail this week of low hanging tree branches and some trip hazards. I raked the wooded section for you so you can see the tree roots (there aren't many). Lynn Fish of Fish Farms is taking care of mowing the grassy sections for you. I'll be clearing that up for you before Saturday as well as marking your course with pink survey flags. There is a small culvert where Lynn has placed pallets and some plywood for you to hopefully keep your feet dry. If you go off trail, you will likely find poison ivy in the woods so be aware of that. With all the wet weather we've had, if you are a skeeter magnet like I am, you will want your favorite anti-skeeter spray. I will have some on hand if you forget.
I will have a large tent at the start/finish/aid area to give us a little shade and coverage if we get the sprinkles they are currently calling for. You may also set up your own tents if you have them as well as any other personal aid station gear. Please use stakes to keep your tent in place as it can get breezy in the open area.
Do you have someone coming with you to crew or just hang out? Ask them if they'd be willing to volunteer with me! Many hands make light work! It's a pretty easy gig! Let me know!
Be ready to be wowed by the raffles and by the flowers and plants in the greenhouses! The greenhouse accepts cash and card. Raffle tickets can be purchased with cash or venmo. Money raised by raffles also goes to Colony Caregivers! The gals hosting the raffle table are the heart and soul of the organization and they would love to chat it up with you about what they do and how you can help!
Brooke Mawery of In Motion PT will be there from about noon on to help keep you moving! I honestly can't say enough about her as a human and her skills as a physical therapist! She literally saved my running last year! Don't be shy about asking for her help!
There are two porta-potties on site and a hand washing station.
Hmmm..... what am I missing?
Water, Gatorade, chips, pretzels, cookies, pickles, cheese quesadillas, pb&j, cola, gingerale, candy, and probably hot dogs (including vegan) will be on hand for you. I always grab more than this when I do the shopping but these are at least the basics. Is there something not listed here that you know most folks would like? Tell me!
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