Yep, 2005 bad year and I think 2008 weather was yucky, too.
So I DO plan to carry something...not sure what yet. I am a little freaked out about the whole thing and training on an treadmill with 11% or more incline does not sound like fun. I try to be "aware" and "prepared" but sometimes push those bad "things" out...or I would not be able to do this. I really feel that "I can" and "I will". So hopefully good mental imagery will help. But I am aware that I cannot in the LEAST simulate what I will experience when I get there. So I'll train hard (of course now I am feeling behind in my training) and go prepared.

Thanks!

K