Just Amazing

I hadn't planned on visiting the Olympic Stadium before my race since I had raced there 2 weeks ago. At the last minute I decided to jump on the shuttle to the open training session for athletes this morning. I figured I could get all my picture taking and merchandise shopping done, rather than trying to do it when I am there for my competition. Anyways my parents and sister will be arriving soon, and if you all know my mother she will be buying every piece of merchandise she can, plus taking a million pictures....LOL. So either ways I think I will be all set with that end of things. I did get some good pictures and video footage. The merchandise tents were just being set up, so family you better get your shopping heads on. I am very anxious to know if they have little Barni souvenirs. I want to get them for Marcus and Dylan - number one priority.

What can I say but I was completely awe struck. The stadium was still being constructed for this meet when I was there 2 weeks ago so this time around it looked so official. It was amazing to see it all glittered up in 'Barcelona 2010' banners. I actually had butterflies when I walked into the stadium. Media, TV trucks, cars, cables, video cameras, officials, police, and tons and tons of the fittest people in the world getting ready to compete in a few days absolutely everywhere .... unreal. Can you tell this is my first time at a major international athletics competition. I haven't even gone to spectate at one, never mind compete at one. So this is all really exciting for me. Anyways after my little tour at the stadium I headed over to the warm-up track, and that too was all flash with banners, tents and big huge TV screens .... this is going to be cool!!!

I ran 45mins easy and did some light stretching and drills this afternoon. The weather is heating up a bit from the first few days.

I am 100 percent positive that I won't be blogging again until after my race. So tune in wednesday evening and I will have all the juicy details for you.