You should notice at least the following: one table, at least two big Gatorade-type jugs one for water and one for a sports drink marked with duct tape (probably succeed Ultra-Orange), Most times these will be filled and mixed), extra large jugs of water (amount varies), a pitcher and large spoon with which to make additional sports drink, Succeed electrolyte capsules (probably in a plastic sandwich baggie), bagels for some, chairs for some (sorry we do not have many; only about five in the shed), safety vests and red flags (only for aid stations that are also road crossings such as Brink Road), minor first aid kit, either space blankets of army blankets in cardboard boxes, trash bags, paper towels, some junk food (nothing healthy), paper cups (for you not the runners) and more will be delivered to your aid stations. Most of the supplies and food will be put inside the large trash can. There may be some large bottles of soda and paper cups. These are mainly for you. If you decide to let runners have some coke under no circumstances let them leave your station with a cup in hand.

For the start and registration: You should notice at least the following:, at least two big Gatorade-type jugs one for water and one for a sports drink marked with duct tape (probably succeed Ultra-Orange), Most times these will be filled and mixed), extra large jugs of water (amount varies), a pitcher and large spoon with which to make additional sports drink, a stack of applications, clipboards, pens, the petty cash box, box of large trash bags ( mainly to be used as makeshift space blankets), another stash of mid size trash bags and some magic markers to be used for runners that want to send items to the finish area, a few printed out course descriptions, minor first aide, red flags to help with parking, extra toilet paper, paper towels, extra water and sports drink mix.

For the finish: You should notice at least the following:, at least two big Gatorade-type jugs one for water and one for a sports drink marked with duct tape (probably succeed Ultra-Orange), Most times these will be filled and mixed), extra large jugs of water (amount varies), a pitcher and large spoon with which to make additional sports drink, at least two of the larger folding tables, at least four padded folding chairs, two charged timing machines, walkie talkies, bottles of soda and cups, first aide, order of finish cards, two sets of finish line chutes to include stanchions, sometimes banners from our sponsors, junk food, trash can and liners, space blankets or old army blankets,

For the picnic: You should notice at least the following:, at least two big Gatorade-type jugs one for water and one for a sports drink marked with duct tape (probably succeed Ultra-Orange), Most times these will be filled and mixed), extra large jugs of water (amount varies), a pitcher and large spoon with which to make additional sports drink, as many tables and chairs as can be found, 2 to 3 barbeque grills, charcoal, starter and barbeque tools, whatever food and drinks that are on the menu, cleaning supplies, paper goods ( plates, bowls, cups, silverware,) condiments (salt, pepper, catsup, mustard,?), several extension cords, handouts (sponsor materials, ads for other marathons, etc), tablecloths if I can find them.

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