5 more sleeps ’till my marathon! This is, of course, assuming that I sleep the night before. I’m amazed I haven’t started to freak out (too much) yet.
While preparing for a race sometime last year, I started a packing list. I always have one of these when I go away, but this time I had the sense to save it on my computer rather than scrawl it on a giant Post-It Note. So now, all I have to do is print off a copy and I am ready to get packing! Of course, the list changes depending on the season and the weather, and I have added a few things over time that I wished I’d have thought of, but in general, it saves me some time and worry that I am forgetting things.
I thought I would share my list with you, in case you’re packing too! Feel free to let me know if I’ve missed anything!
Running stuff:
¨ Running shoes ¨ Hair elastic
¨ Socks ¨ Throw-away shirt (to stay warm at start line)
¨ Sports bra ¨ Sunscreen
¨ Shorts/tights ¨ Hat or visor
¨ Shirt ¨ Fuel belt and bottles
¨ Jacket ¨ Sports drink powder and measuring cup
¨ Garmin or watch ¨ Gels
¨ Body Glide ¨ Sunglasses
¨ Advil ¨ Chapstick
¨ Race Number belt ¨ Nail clippers (to trim zip tie end)
Breakfast:
¨ Cereal ¨ Bowl and spoon
¨ Banana ¨ Milk (usually kept cold in ice bucket)
Other:
¨ Pyjamas ¨ Under garments
¨ Socks ¨ Comfy pants
¨ T-shirt ¨ Sweater
¨ Comfy shoes ¨ Registration confirmation
¨ Applicable meds ¨ Hotel confirmation
Toiletries:
¨ Toothbrush & paste ¨ Deodorant
¨ Brush ¨ Shampoo & conditioner
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