i started my athletic training observation hours this morning. i had been told previously to look professional when i showed up and that khaki pants, a collared shirt (the kind with only 3 buttons) and running shoes were appropriate. when i got there though people were dressed in gym shorts and tshirts...go figure. the head trainer told me there were other full-time trainers at ut who had done an entry-level master's program so i have resources i can talk to about their experiences.
basically all i am allowed to do is watch unless i am asked if i want to help and even then i'm not allowed to do much. towards the end of my time this morning one of the students in the program said apologetically that we could go stand by the sideline with the water bottles and watch practice. she said it was the boring part of what they do. i was kind of surprised by that comment actually. i "watch" how people move for a living and with this i get to stand outside AND watch how people move AND look for things specifically related to potential for injury AND the people i'm watching are elite athletes. i feel that this is anything BUT boring although i'm sure that there are "boring" moments at times.
just a few days left until cactus rose. in true last minute fashion, i need to figure out what food i want at my aid stations and prepare everything for saturday. you forget how much you rely on food at aid stations until you're faced with being responsible for all of your own aid. hummus on corn tortillas and homemade energy bars, here i come.
we are camping on friday night before the race. we just got our new tent last weekend and set it up on sunday in our living room. lots of mesh on the sides, which seems like it will be awesome for star gazing while still keeping out critters. i'm super excited to go camping. its been way too long!
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