I’ve had several people ask about what to wear on Sunday…Here are a few suggestions…

* Avoid cotton…It will absorb moisture.  Choose moisture wicking (technical) clothes (like our TT shirts, smart wool, fleece) that won’t absorb the moisture.  They’ll still get wet, but they will dry more quickly and won’t get as heavy.
* Wear a hat, gloves (TT hats make it easier for us to see you and cheer for you!)–Again…no cotton…fleece, wool, synthetic materials preferred!
* Wear a jacket if it’s breezy or rainy…stick with something that breathes…otherwise, you run the risk of getting really hot and sweaty.  Remember if it’s pouring, nothing is going to keep you dry.
* Consider bringing an extra pair of socks.  It may be a pain to stop to change socks along the way, but it may help prevent blisters if your socks have gotten really wet!
* Bring warm, dry clothes to put on after the race.  You can leave these at the clothing check which will be at the finishline in Memorial Stadium.  Okay to break out the cotton here:-)
* For additional suggestions, go to Runners World’s interactive site:  http://www.runnersworld.com/cda/whattowear/0,,s6-240-325-330-0-0-0-0-0,00.html

Ida will bring them practice tomorrow (along with all of our other apparel…perhaps with the current weather forecast, you’ll want to pick up a fleece beanie?) but will have to leave by 8:30 so get to practice early or, if you can’t make it and want one before next weekend, e-mail her at imboxx@u.washington.edu to make arrangements to pick it up!

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Look for Ida and James at the next 2 practices…They’ll have our current inventory available.  If you have questions or can’t make it to practice, you can e-mail Ida at imboxx@u.washington.edu

If you’d like to know more about the technical shirts that will be arriving soon or if you’re interested in ordering a Team Transplant jacket, contact Mark Rosinbum at markrosinbum@gmail.com
•    and speaking of jackets, I just received this from Mark…
We can’t get a sample jacket so people will have to go to the Saucony website (http://www.saucony.com/store/SiteController/saucony/home) and look at the “Performance Run Jackets”, they’re black with white striping.  They will not “hold” any for us, it’s first come….  so no guarantees about getting the jackets in the sizes wanted.

Ida and James will be at practice this weekend and will have our current inventory of apparel available…

•    hats with brim
•    fleece caps
•    socks
•    technical shirts, long/short sleeve from previous years
•    short sleeve cotton t-shirts
We have a new supply of short-sleeve technical shirts on the way and will have more hoodies coming soon….

***If you are interested in ordering a running jacket or have other thoughts about Team Transplant apparel, please contact Mark Rosinbum at markrosinbum@gmail.com***

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Sorry for the delay in getting these out to you, but we wanted to make sure everything was up to date and as accurate as possible.   I’ve attached copies of the Physician Release form, Team Registration form, and the Seattle Half Marathon race entry form.

Explanations are below…Let me know if you have questions…

Physician Release Form
•    This is only necessary for transplant recipients.
•    It must be updated each year in the fall and it is MANDATORY that we have one on file for you before you come to a practice.
•    Last day to turn it in and still be on the team for the fall is September 7th!
Registration form + waiver
•    It is MANDATORY that EVERYONE, transplant recipients AND non-transplant recipients, submit a new form each year.
•    Due date:  September 7th!
Race Entry Form
•    Everyone who plans to do the race must turn this in to us. We will turn in all of the entries together as a group.
•    This is the only way that you can still be eligible for the early bird entry fee
Fees
•    Early bird entry fee for the Half Marathon is $65 this year.
◦    Transplant recipients.  We will again cover the cost of your entries into the race.
•    Membership fee is $20.  This goes toward supporting our practices by funding the purchase of Gatorade, water, Fig Newtons, paper towels, Kleenex, Purrell, cones, tables…as well as to help cover expenses for transplant recipients when needed.
◦       If you are a transplant recipient and this is your first year on the team, your membership fee is waived.
•    Please make checks out to the UWMC Service League with a notation that the money is to go to Team Transplant (We are in the process of setting up an account through them)
Race Options
•    Our primary focus is training for the half marathon; HOWEVER, Seattle Marathon weekend also offers the option of the 5k (3.1 miles)…
•    SOOOoooooo… if you’re not sure if this will be a good time for you to do the training required for the half marathon, think about entering the 5k!!
•    For mor information on the race, go to www.seattlemarathon.org
Apparel
•    Short sleeve (cotton) t-shirts are in!  We will have them available at practices…
•    We are also planning to order more *green* technical shirts this year …I believe this is a short-sleeve season but we do still have some long-sleeve ones left over from last year.
•    We still have hats, fleece caps, and socks available…and plan to place another order for hoodies…We’ll keep you posted!
Practices/Training schedules
•    The training schedules start Aug. 9th…I’ll be sending out the training schedules along with locations and directions to those locations within the next week (and yes…I’m aware that Aug.9th is next week!)
•    The first group practice will be at 8:00am on Aug. 14th, location TBA
•    Our kick-off breakfast will held following our practice on Aug. 21st, location TBA
Other Ways to Be Involved
•    The Team Transplant Department of Homeland Security assists with the set up and take down of our training routes; coordinates water station volunteers; purchases supplies for practices; and is the key to the success of our practices.  This group is going through some transitions this year and could really use additional volunteer support!!
•    Post-Race Party…Janette has done a fantastic job of coordinating this event the past few years, but she will be going out of town for Thanksgiving this year so we will need someone to take over planning our 2010 party .    I’m sure she’ll be willing to serve as a resource and may even want to still be involved in some way.
•    Water station volunteers at individual practices.  We will have a sign-up list at practices.  We typically have 2 water stations at each practice.
•    Water station on Race Day…Sam (Niles) Leishman will once again be coordinating an official race day water station for us.  I’ll be sending more information out as we get closer to half marathon weekend.
•    E-mail me at teamtx@u.washington.edu if you’d like to help out!!!!

That’s all for now…I look forward to getting back into the swing of things!

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