We are getting close!

The race is just a little over a month. The training will start tapering down over the next couple of weeks. You need start working on your extra hydration towards the end of December. Do not start drinking more fluids the week of the race and especially not the days before. You need to start about 2 weeks prior. That way your body is already adapted to the extra fluids and you will feel more comfortable on race day. You will probably be running to the restroom during the first couple of days but over time your body will start using the fluid more. You also need to start thinking about your etire. It will be pretty chilly for the start of the race but it will warm up and end up to be a very nice day by the finish. Wear clothing that you can peel off. So think of some clothes that you don't want back. All of the clothing thrown on the ground will be picked up by race volunteers after the race and donated to homeless shelters.

Here is what it looks like for the start of the race. Don't worry, everyone spreads out by the second mile and starts doing their own pace.