Everything But The Kitchen Sink

Didn't get up too early today after a latish night last night.

Had a nice time at Carol and Chris's, but I had to be on my best behaviour and didn't eat too much or drink any alcohol. It better all be worth it!
I think that Alex enjoyed himself, all the family and Chris's side too. Alex also had some friends there and it was lovely as we were in the garden (even if there were tons of midges, etc, about).

Spent a bit of time in the garden (more to get some sun than anything else) and later on started to get all my kit together for next weekend. There is a massive list of things that I need, things I might need, and finally things I hopefully won't need but better take just in case.
Last time I ran in the Grand Union it rained all weekend so I needed lots of warm kit and a change of shoes.
It is better to have too much kit than not enough. The other thing is that you also need plenty of first aid and emergency kit.
Kit sorts itself into two types really - daytime running kit (shorts, t-shirts and maybe a gilet) and night time kit (warmer long sleeved tops, running leggings, hat, gloves, etc).
Also, if rain arrives, it is important to have quality wet weather gear otherwise you get soaked, cold and feel like dropping out - and that is not an option.
Then there is also food, drinks and rucsacs to carry them in, etc.
It's just like packing to go on holiday!

I am hoping to have all my kit sorted and bagged by Wednesday night so that I can relax on Thursday night ready for the off on Friday morning. I am planning on getting a train from Warrington to Birmingham about 11:30am so that I have plenty of time to chill in my hotel in Birmingham.