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"Remaining positive really is one of the most precious faculties for any athlete."- Chrissie Wellington

Race Checklist


Race Packing List
(This is MY list. Use it as a launch point for making your own!)
 
  • Cooler with ice, water, drinks (especially if you are overnighting elsewhere)
  • Nuun (or your favorite hydration libation)
  • Gels (or blocks, beans, gummi bears, whatever you fuel with)
  • Honey Stinger Waffle/PB and plastic knife (or your preferred breakfast items)
  • Snacks

  • XL Ziplock bags (for dirty clothes, and also to carry ice for ice bath!)

  • Body Glide
  • Sunscreen
  • Toe Caps, blister powder (for blisters, if you use them)
  • Race Emergency Kit (bandaids, medical tape, Vaseline, Advil, Tylenol, safety pins, chapstick, tampon)
  • KT Tape (if needed)
  • Kool n Fit (Biofreeze, Icy Hot, whatever)
  • The Stick
  • Strassburg Sock (for my PF)
  • Tennis Ball (for massage)
  • Flip flops for post race

  • iPod w/headphones
  • Garmin (charged!!)
  • Phone charger

  • Ponytail holder and barrettes
 
  • Race day outfit

o   Road id
o   Bottoms
o   Sparkle Skirt (I love to race in one)
o   Arm Warmers (if needed)
o   Socks
o   Top
o   Sports bra
o   Hat
o   SHOES
o   Fuel Belt w/ four bottles
o   Sunglasses
o   Jacket (if needed)


  • Directions, confirmations, race/hotel paperwork

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