Post Pre-TIR Meet Up

Thank you all that were able to make it out tonight for the little meet & greet. It's always great to see new faces and old, it gets us pumped for TIR!

Below are some things to note from the meeting.

• Team Song: Everyone please email me the name of the song they would like to hear when being introduced at TIR and we'll put it to a vote. In the past, we've used Beastie Boys Body Moving and Intergalactic. 
• Air Mattress: We are using our house as headquarters again and will be in need of a few air mattresses. I have noted Daniel, Zhahan, Long and myself having them, which should be enough.
• Pot Luck at HQ: Jackie, Garo and Paula have graciously offered their services to provide food for us on Friday night. So everyone is off the hook, unless you want to contribute. If you would like to contribute, please consult with Jackie via email.
• Leg Distribution: Will have a link up before the end of the month so everyone can see where they need to be.
• Sleeping arrangements: We are staying at Hampton Inn & Suites Bastrop and they have breakfast for us that morning. No smoky rooms this year!
• Music: To help me out and make the CD for this year more memorable, if everyone can send 15 or so of your favorite songs and drop it into the shared DropBox. You should receive an email for the DropBox folder. I'll give you until March 16 to compile your favorite hits.
• Runners: No headphones during the race except for Legs 30, 31, 32, and 35 

Now, this is the usual things that are mentioned but it wouldn't hurt to mention it again.

1. Arrive at our house at 5:00 pm sharp. We want to get things started and out the door as quickly as possible. Dinner will be at Headquarters provided by Jackie, Garo and Paula. An email of our address will be sent out as the date nears. Please carpool if possible. We strongly recommend taking the Monday following off just so your body can recoup from lack of sleep.
2. Ice breaker game: Everyone bring $3 for our favorite game, L.R.C. 
3. Everyone, please remember to pack light, one bag per person please. We understand you may have extra items, but you can leave those items at HQs so we do not need to lug them around in the van. We will have extra towels in case you forget. There will be plenty of areas for people to rest, so no worries there.
4. For the everyone to bring: cash, pillows, sheets, towels and lots of energy
5. For the runners to bring: power bars/goo, socks (at least 2 pair), shoes, flip-flops, several changes of clothes, cash, gps watches, water belts, and head lamps. There will be some GPS watches, water belts, LED vests and blinkies for the runners to use, but if you have any, please bring them with you, make sure they are labeled.
6. I plan on ordering Subway to eat at the house for dinner on Saturday. I believe Garo will be making his special blend of coffee for those who need caffeine.
7. Please be sure you know where you should be at any point of the race, refer to the leg exchanges, one TIR Packet will be in each van. TIR Packet will consist of the leg exchanges and maps. Be sure to check out the TIR Packet to help you know where you should be. 
8. All Supporters must wear a reflective belt, head lamp or vest to be visible at night. You MUST carry a flashlight/head lamp with you!
9. It is HIGHLY recommended that runners either know their route (or bring the written directions) so that they could run their leg even without any signage or course markings whatsoever. This time, turn arrows are right on the cones themselves. Markings will also be on the ground just like last year...a red dot, a blue dot, and then a white arrow pointing in the direction runners should go. Finally, the red tent with the flags will be set-up at the exchange points. All exchanges will have portable restrooms with the lone exception of Exchange 30 in George Bush Park.

Let me know if you have any questions!