Sunday, December 24, 2006
It's almost race time!
Well, things are really starting to shape up. We've implemented a new timing area which is further away from the heated tent than last year. This will give crew members more room to set up for their runners. Remember, we have plenty of tables and chairs, so there's no reason to bother with bringing your own. You're more than welcome to use ours.
If you decide that you would like to buy more meal tickets for your crew, we'll have them available at sign-in. They're $5 each and this allows your crew something to eat without having to run back to town.
The goody bags are looking really good for this year. As always you'll be getting a nice technical shirt as well as a hooded sweatshirt and gloves. Also, all runners will once again get a race belt with your bib on it that you will be able to keep. The bibs will have your name and state flag on them and a lot of runners have found that it works really well to have the bib facing back rather than to the front. This way other runners will know who you are and where you're from.
All runners will be wearing a transponder which must be placed on your ankle. It will not read properly if it's placed on any other part of your body. They come with an ankle strap and must be returned after the race. These are different than the champion chip type devices and cost $85 each to replace, so, please don't forget to return it. If you're going for any kind of record, you must let us know and you will be required to wear two transponders instead of just one (one for each ankle).
We're really looking forward to seeing our old Friends as well meeting some new ones.
See you soon,
Rodger Wrublik - Your ATY Host
If you decide that you would like to buy more meal tickets for your crew, we'll have them available at sign-in. They're $5 each and this allows your crew something to eat without having to run back to town.
The goody bags are looking really good for this year. As always you'll be getting a nice technical shirt as well as a hooded sweatshirt and gloves. Also, all runners will once again get a race belt with your bib on it that you will be able to keep. The bibs will have your name and state flag on them and a lot of runners have found that it works really well to have the bib facing back rather than to the front. This way other runners will know who you are and where you're from.
All runners will be wearing a transponder which must be placed on your ankle. It will not read properly if it's placed on any other part of your body. They come with an ankle strap and must be returned after the race. These are different than the champion chip type devices and cost $85 each to replace, so, please don't forget to return it. If you're going for any kind of record, you must let us know and you will be required to wear two transponders instead of just one (one for each ankle).
We're really looking forward to seeing our old Friends as well meeting some new ones.
See you soon,
Rodger Wrublik - Your ATY Host
