0714- I have shit everywhere. I should do my drop bags and get it done.

0800- Doomscrolling and coffee.

0811- Which shirts did I pack?

0814- Trying to convince myself that having my period on race day is a super power? Searches Dr Stacey Sims, I need an inspirational Wonder Woman quote.

0835- I just want to do better than last year.

0845- Oh the welcome ceremony is on this morning. This is my fifth year at Tarawera and I’ve never been to that.

0900- I should make breakfast

0909- Ok who wants to pack my drop bags?

0940- Maybe I’ll have a shower first

1123- Thank god that’s done. I think. It’s as good as it’s going to get. I just have to add noodles and baked goods. It’s so much sugar.

1200- I should eat lunch. I don’t want to decide what I want for lunch.

1230- Let’s go to rego via Bakers Delight

1300- why don’t New Zealand have apple and walnut scrolls?

1320- oh look Hayden Hawks!

1325- lunch. Try be simple. Hydrate. Shit that’s Hillary Allen.

1345- why are some people so disorganised?

1347- I should be wee’d before weigh in.

1348- Wow I can’t believe there is no queue.

1351- The women’s panel is starting soon.

1358- of course I bought the wrong bus tickets. The volunteers are so amazing at this event. All fixed.

1410- Why is all the cool gear for men? The size small would swim on me. Sad, the long sleeve was really cool.

1413- damn it’s hot in the sun.

1420- Is it weird that I have to watch my drop bags go into the right pile?

1426- I want to talk to Corrine Malcolm so bad. Her hair gives me love heart emoji eyes.

1448- I just feel like I need more socks. I will do better tomorrow with more socks.

1455- And more selfies. Did we get enough pictures?

1506- Oh quick Ali is free, she’s so famous, I have to say hi, quick go! My coach is amazing.

1510- Is it bad juju to say the big goal out loud?

1530- To Woolies, again, for dinner supplies. I’ve spent more money at Woolworths than anything else since we have been here.

1550- Mandatory briefing. Nothing original. Why don’t they just stream this if they aren’t going to tick your name off a list?

1625- Still going…., someone is coughing. I’m switching seats. I’ll pretend my phone is going off.

1640- I need to wee again.

1645- Bailed, better than wetting my pants.

1700- if i quickly wash my vest will it dry in time?

1730- Same pre race dinner every. Single. Time

1820- the garlic bread is really good

1845- I ate too much. Again

1900- Gosh that’s more gear than I thought

1901- Trying to work out the Garmin Inreach is so bloody hard. And did they just add on another fee?

1910- I’m so happy with my race number. 1+2 = 3, 8+1= 9, 3 goes into 9, 3 times! I love 3’s. Yes it’s delusional.

1930- I should go to bed.

1945- Is this battery pack charging?

2000- ok so it is 20 min to the start line, so we have to leave at 3:15 at the latest?

2045- Good night

2059- I might just put the head torch batteries on charge again overnight?