Now that he had a vague idea on where the run was happening, he could make some general plans. First and foremost, he headed out to find and buy a pair of boots. He needed new boots, and he had an idea on what to replace them with. He found them in a store that was just about to close, and even better, they were soft leather and light grey, so they reflected light and were comfortable to wear. Once he made his purchase, he headed back to the inn, ready for the race, wearing his Boots of Striding and Springing. He needed to both break them in, and get a feel for how they altered his run.