I'm headed out to Boulder this afternoon for a football game and a race in the morning. I'll be re-running this routine in 5 days for Chicago. Some important things that I'll be keeping in my travel bag:
Race shirts (I carry 2, long sleeve and short sleeve - never know what the weather will be like)
Shorts (of course)
Socks - running socks (not cotton)
Anti-chafing cream (sounds weird but if you've run before you know why this is a runner's best friend)
Shoes - running shoes and after-race shoes (comfortable)
Throw-Away Top - It's cold standing out waiting for the start. I find cheap shirts that I won't mind throwing aside after a couple of miles. (most races collect these and donate them to charity)
Music - depending on the race I may use my IPod... not needed for Chicago, I'll feed off the huge crowd instead.
Watch - fully charged and ready to go.
Hat, sunglasses & sunscreen
Gels - to keep me going
Water and Sports drink - last minute hydration
ID, cash & credit card - just in case there is something I can't live without at the post-race expo.
Race Bib - don't want to forget that!
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