Pre Race Check Off List

Here's my pre-race check off list that I've compiled from experience. I hope it helps! Leading up to Race, Emergen C for prevention of cold, etc.. Pre-race at home:

• Body Glide or other skin lubricant to prevent blisters
• Sunscreen
• Armband or belt to carry your phone if you can’t part with it or want to have it along to take pictures immediately before, during or after the race
• Charge Garmin
• Charge Smart Phone
• Download smartphone and make sure you have memory for photos and videos!
• Extra layers you can toss (For cool weather races; go to the thrift store and buy one. The race will, in return, donate the clothes.)
• Headphones
• Fuel (Gu, Shot blocks, Nuun, etc.)
• Ibuprofen, Zyrtec, Sudafed, Imodium AD (for longer races, because you never know. I usually put these in a small baggie.)

Pre-race, bring to corrals:

• Bottled water (Just in case I get thirsty before the race starts.)
• Pre-race healthy snack (My metabolism is on high gear pre race and these snacks have saved me a few times! I usually bring a Larabar or Honey Stinger Waffles.)

For the race:

• Running top, shorts or tights (weather appropriate)
• Wicking socks, I highly recommend Balega's!
• Running shoes
• Race bib and safety pins (I typically pin my bib on my shirt the night before!)
• ID — written onto the back of your bib or product such as Road ID
• Sunglasses
• Hat or visor
• Tissue
• "hot hands" to keep hands warm pre-race (if not wearing gloves)
• throw away jacket / mylar jacket
• garbage bag / poncho

Post-race:

• Dry clothes and socks to change into post-race (If you plan to hang out after the race, then it's best to bring extra clothes and socks.)
• Post-race snack and fluids (Most of the time, the race will provide drinks and snacks after the race.)
• Jacket (I'm ALWAYS cold after running so this is a must for me!)
• Slippers. I highly recommend Oofos!
• Compression socks ie. CEP Compression
• Headband

Post-race at home:

• Compression pants/socks
• Foam Roller / sticks
• Ibuprofen?
• Recovery

If traveling for a race :

• Compression pants
• Ice Packs
• Lacrosse Balls
• Back up Race Clothes (in case of change in weather.)
• KT Tape
• Bandaid
• Ear plugs