As time ticks down to my departure to Costa Rica for The Coastal Challenge I find myself reading, and re-reading the FAQs, previous runner accounts, and everything else I can find to make sure I'm not forgetting something important. I fall asleep each night with visions of wild animals and blackened toenails as I slog my way through deep jungles and endless miles of sandy beaches. Then I remember, this is supposed to be fun. Stay tuned for what we hope to be live reports along the way.

-Peter