Variety is a good thing

This past weekend I walked on two long training walks. I walked in the exact same style of shirt, sports bra, shorts, socks, and shoes. After the first walk I felt great! Which is why I thought I had found my perfect outfit combo for the 3-Day. However, this was not true. After my second walk...I had 2 blisters on the bottom of my feet, a huge sore spot on my ankles where my shoe rubs (not a blister), and major chaffing between my thighs, plus even some discomfort under my arms from either my sports bra or my shirt. So I came to a decision...variety is a good thing. If you are not doing two long training walks in a row right now...start now...today...or at least this weekend. You may discover like I did that what works for one day isn't so much fun the second day. Try finding a at least 2 different styles of shorts, shirts, sports bras, and socks. They are all going to rub a bit differently. Now with shoes...sometimes there is only one pair of shoes that may be the perfect pair (or if you have searched long and hard for 1 perfect pair you don't want to search anymore), but if you are planning to buy two pairs of shoes why not try to find a slightly different style for the second pair. The socks will make a big difference in the shoes so if you are buying only 1 pair of shoes or want to buy the same style then find different socks. Be sure you test everything out before the 3-Day! Also, remember to test your stuff in the rain (at least for a short walk) because on the 3-Day you maybe walking in the rain...the walk won't stop for a little rain.

Good luck on the training and finding your perfect outfits for your 3-Day adventure!