My Funny Race Day

How many times have you heard " get you race gear together the night before the race" well of course I never do. I even had guests that did not leave until about midnight. I never have guests so it was a nice change, but why did it have to be the night before a race? Race morning, I was up by 6:30 the race starts at 10:20 and it iss only a 45 minute drive: I could not decide what to wear, I must have changed pants 3 times!! at one point I changed my socks too. When I finally left the house it was 9:10 and I had to get gas!. I got to the race at about 9:45 and I was grateful. Found parking went to get my bib and tee shirt, thought I would have time to get back to the car but I decided I must use the ladies room well that took up the 20 mins I had then some! I did not get back to my car, only had 30 secs to get to the start line. I had to throw on my race shirt over my long sleeve shirt and put my vest back on, these are the things I would have left in the car. I knew the temps were going up and by the end of the race we would be well into 50 ish. By mile 2 and a half I had to strip down. I left my bright pink vest, my Tee and running shirt by a stop sign. I then had to adjust my socks. I am sure I lost about 2 minutes. I did not stop my watch I am in a race the race clock is not stopping. I finished and felt fine the whole race accept for the head winds. Went back to the stop sign to get my stuff and went home. When I got home and remove my shoes , I notice I had too different socks on!! Happy Running