I know a guy who forgot to pack his shoes before a running race...not once, but twice! How often do you freak out the morning of your big event because you can't remember if you packed this thing or that? Well, save the butterflies for the start line! Here's a little checklist that has served me well and I hope will serve you well, too.
Feel free to comment about this. Surely you have some suggestions for improvement or questions (e.g. Why pack duct tape?)
Pre / Post Race
[ ] suit (jacket/pants/hood)
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[ ] gloves
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[ ] duct tape |
| [ ] course info |
[ ] spare T-shirt
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[ ] garbage bag |
| [ ] meetup place |
[ ] Vaseline/bag balm |
[ ] camera |
[ ] wallet / cash
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[ ] towel
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[ ] post-race clothes |
| [ ] race bag |
[ ] fleece |
[ ] pants/sweats |
| [ ] ear plugs |
[ ] nipple tape
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[ ] water bottle |
| [ ] hydration pack |
[ ] phone |
[ ] hat |
| [ ] thermos |
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Race
[ ] shoes
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[ ] socks |
[ ] shorts / tights |
| [ ] t-shirt/singlet |
[ ] HR monitor / belt
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[ ] vest |
[ ] number
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[ ] bandanna / hat |
[ ] number belt / pins |
[ ] suntan stuff
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[ ] shades
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[ ] butt pack |
| [ ] hat |
[ ] gloves |
[ ] |
Chow
| [ ] salt liquorice |
[ ] ibuprofen
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[ ] gels |
| [ ] gum |
[ ] granola bars |
[ ] beef jerky |
| [ ] electrolyte |
[ ] salt tabs |
[ ] tapioka/rice pudding |
Drop Bag
| [ ] shoes |
[ ] sox |
[ ] gel
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| [ ] gum |
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Comments
check list.
John's List
Ha, ha. Yes, as you know only so well, it's always a good idea to confirm that your registration application and hard-earned cash have been received, and that you are in before making the trek to the start! (On that happy note, I've suggested to the Club Fat Ass technology committee that the Club try to send an auto-generated email to everyone who registers for a Club event confirming they are "in" as part of the next website update.)
Gum? I find chewing gum keeps me from getting hungry. It takes a while to learn how to run and chew gum at the same time, but it is possible. I'll be sure and bring some to STORMY tomorrow for you and will give you a piece when I pass you! (That is, assuming you can get your registration confirmed!)