Hello Racers!
We are about three months out from Race time! Isn't that exciting! I figured I better give you a little info. to get ahead of the game and start planning your Strategy.
First, We are still at 24 strong for the trip. The teams are set and boy are they wild! Have you ever tried to lead a herd of blind, stupid monkeys' to a pile of banana's? Well this is worse. There's only two or three of you that I think can actually make it to the finish line without ending up in the hospital, jail or the fuck'n nuthouse!
Here is the jiggy little piggys! You leave very early on Friday, November 5th so get rid of the kiddies the night before. You will return by 3:00 pm the following Saturday, Nov 13th. I have not and will not pay for checked bags for you. We are moving fast everyday and too much luggage is going to slow us down. Get you crap into a carry-on each and bring a backpack or something for your make-up, electronics, etc.... If you must bring a checked bag, you will have to pay for it at the counter. I think it will be $25.00. Maybe you women should pair up with your hair dryers, curling irons and all that useless shit you bring on every trip. Do not worry about shampoo and soap. It will be provided for you. You will be able to do laundry practically everyday and you will be required to wear your Extreme t-shirts during the race. You will receive two each so you can wash and wear them again and again. There will be cool days and warm days on this adventure...not cold though. Leave the coats at home. Pack a long sleeve pull over or two, two nice outfits like nice jeans and shirts to go out on the town in. Pack at least a couple pair of shorts, sunglasses and two pair of running shoes (NOT NEW ONES) make sure they are broken in. We don't need blisters to start the race! Bring socks! you will have the opportunity to wear sandals or flip flops at sometime during the trip if you wish.
I know I said no money due until October 1st, but I'd like to move that up to September 15th if you don't mind. I have to pay off somethings by then and there's nothing cheap about this adventure! I anticipate everyone dropping $500 to $1000 per couple during the trip depending on souvenirs, alcohol, and food.
From the time you arrive til the time you get back on the plane to leave, expect to have an agenda. You will have downtime to tour around and enjoy time away from your dipshit team, but we will be busy most of the trip. Every night you will be finished by 5:00 pm and ready to eat, drink and relax! (for the most part that is! hehe). You will be happy with your accommodations but you do have a layover going out and coming back. Hey!!!! I had a tight budget so shut the hell up!
I will have at least one or two Laptops for you to use each day with WI-FI. Only bring yours if there are documents or software you just absolutely need during your time away! Otherwise they will be community laptops!
People...This is going to be an awesome race...I'm jealous I don't get to do it, but you absolutley have to prepare for it! This is your last warning to get somewhat into shape! You don't have to run long distance or do 100 push ups and sit ups. The biggest two things are these....Stretch every day your leg muscles, back, neck, arms, ankles and all you other moving parts. this is going to keep the next morning blues down a bit. You are going to use muscles you didn't know you had. Remember your going to race all day, drink all night and then get up and do it again! STAMINA!!!!! Secondly, get some cardiovascular going! jog short distances to start. Get up to where you can run a mile without stopping before we go. It doesn't have to be fast. Just so you don't have to walk!
We will pass through more than 70 cities before this is all over! (I had to change routes a little for time sake) Travel a long ass way, meet a lot of cool new people and have the adventure of a lifetime with each other...if your not as fuck'n excited as a fat kid in a pie store yet, you might be a loser!!! So get your game face on pussies because it all happens in 3 Months!
JoKer OuT!
