When it comes to prepping for a race, I do have a bit of runner’s OCD… okay, heaps and heaps of OCD. Just ask my girlfriend.

Just packing a few items.

The night before a race my inner “Rainman” comes out as I make certain I have a place for everything and everything is in its place.

My clothing is strategically laid out (with my bib already attached) and all of my racing necessities are assembled like a running survival kit.

It’s quite a sight to behold… in a funny/mildly disturbing way. And from what I hear from my fellow running friends, I’m not alone in my race prep obsessiveness (crazy loves company).

With that in mind, this weekend’s festivities (3 races in 33 hours in 2 different states) should be something bordering on a Benny Hill skit (for those of you sadly not in the know of Benny Hill, you can insert the Three Stooges or Marx Brothers… please tell me you know them). Read the rest of this entry →