Yesterday was one phone call after the other and they all started the same "I know you are super busy right now, but...". It seems that no matter how much time I have, I always need a few minutes more. Made it to LAX in record time, then took just as long to get through four different lines. In the end, we made it to the hotel in Palo Alto about 1:00 AM this morning. Lynn is cultivating some type of bug. We may need to put the race MDs on our speed dialing list.
Well, the worst part of the trip is over. Final check of things today: confirming that we are not going to encounter any trains along the route, permits and insurance are all completed, and double check the list of all of the t-shirts, hats, and autographs that I promised to a long list of folks. Several impromtu calls and meetings have already been set for today. First thing is to pick up our vehicles (I just know that Lynn is going to have the nicer ride) and then go through the credentialing process. This is where we get our IDs, per diem cards, and clothing. In 2006, we got so much stuff (including a Robin's Egg blue running suit...huh??), but now we are down to the basic race attire of hat, rain gear, hoodie, t-shirts, long sleeve polos, and a few button down shirts. Then I check in with the other directors and plot the course for the rest of the day.
For many of us, the Amgen Tour of California starts today!! Wahooo! I started working on this year's race almost nine months to the day. This is going to be some delivery!
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