You get a slot for kitting-out day. I’ve executed a number of of those now and they’re wild.
Principally, you flip up on the NEC in Birmingham and are directed right into a cavernous corridor which has been transformed into an unlimited Adidas showroom with rails and rails of newly-designed gear.
And every little thing is free. I do know…
When you’ve checked in, lounged within the welcome space, then had a briefing on how particular it’s to be a Staff GB athlete, you’re assigned a private shopper. Once more, I do know…
They kinda simply grasp round taking notes on an iPad as you strive on each single merchandise.
I’m speaking village package, competitors package, swimsuit for official footage, opening ceremony outfit, closing ceremony outfit, and the footwear to go along with all of these.
Publish-fashion present, we do footage and media whereas our new pal oversees having every little thing loaded into three large Union Flag emblazoned luggage.
Judging by the scales on the airport once I flew residence, it’s round 30kg of shiny new gear.
And beside the garments, there’s a great deal of different bits and items too. Flip flops, sunnies, umbrella, sweatbands, bucket hats, notebooks, and don’t neglect the rubber duck. Genuinely.
Oh, and for Tokyo, a cherry blossom Blue Peter badge. Childhood dream come true, proper there.