http://ampitup.vox.com/library/posts/tags/expedition/page/1/ Turn Your Possibilities into Reality en Vox Wed, 21 Feb 2007 16:17:11 -0800 Copyright 2007 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss expedition http://ampitup.vox.com/library/post/equipping-your-expedition-to-the-future-of-your-dreams.html?_c=feed-rss-full nobody@vox.com(Amp It Up!) http://ampitup.vox.com/library/post/equipping-your-expedition-to-the-future-of-your-dreams.html?_c=feed-rss-full http://ampitup.vox.com/library/post/equipping-your-expedition-to-the-future-of-your-dreams.html?_c=feed-rss-full Wed, 21 Feb 2007 16:17:11 -0800 <p>Equipment, equipo, equipage, accoutrement.&#160; Don&#39;t go trying to cross time and space with just a breakfast bar.&#160; </p><p>I knew that while I was running my half marathon, I would need to manage my energy level to make sure I could go the distance.&#160; So, Michael and I stopped at a 24-hour McDonald&#39;s at 4:20 am to get breakfast.&#160; </p><p>Well.&#160; Some of you may know that at 4:20 am, McDonald&#39;s is not serving breakfast.&#160; They&#39;re serving their all-night menu, which consists of 3 things, one of which is a QuarterPounder.™&#160; I did not know this, because I am old, and I very seldom visit Mickey D&#39;s at 4:20 a.m. Anymore.&#160; So, anyway, we decided that we needed some time to digest this meal before running 13.1 miles, so we went ahead and bought a couple of QuarterPounders.™</p><p>Along the route, we drank what they provided at the water stations, which was both water and some kind of energy drink.&#160; Energy drinks are usually pretty acidic, but they provide important fuel, carbohydrates, which your body can draw on as you run.&#160; And then there are the energy gels, which are also hard on your stomach.&#160; I started to worry a little bit.&#160; </p><p>However!&#160; I had packed two Pepcid AC&#39;s™ in my little waist pack, because everybody needs a contingency plan!</p><p>Fortunately, I never needed to use them, because I was tuned into my body and switched over to just water as I noticed my stomach getting unhappy.&#160; A friend of mine who ran the full marathon, though, had a horrible time with his stomach, and ended up vomiting after crossing the finish line.&#160; So I was glad I had my contingency plan.</p><p>Before I left the house, I took 3 Extra-Strength Tylenols™ and 2 B-complex vitamin pills.&#160; I rubbed Aspercreme™ on my feet as a precaution.&#160; (Remember how unhappy my feet were.)&#160; At 11 miles, I shared a gel with Michael that we had brought in our packs. </p><p>If I had not equipped myself so well to take on this challenging task, I would not have faired as well, and perhaps would have failed.&#160; By packing the right equipment and supplies, I had a successful and fun event.&#160; </p><p>Are you equipped for the journey to your dream future?&#160; Do you have a thought-out contingency plan? </p><p>I want you to get there feeling good!&#160; <br /> </p> <p style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://ampitup.vox.com/library/post/equipping-your-expedition-to-the-future-of-your-dreams.html?_c=feed-rss-full#comments">Read and post comments</a> | <a href="http://www.vox.com/share/6a00d09e47c089be2b00d41420be1b6a47?_c=feed-rss-full">Send to a friend</a> </p> future dreams marathon equipment expedition