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Race day checklist - El Gordo - 28-03-2009
Note: I'm indebted to Tom Roper for reminding me about this message / list, which I had totally forgotten about. I have added a couple of things.
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For almost every race I do, I make a checklist. And each time I do it, I wonder why I haven't saved my previous one, so that I could just refer to it. So this time, I'll publish it, and invite additions and comments, so that we can produce a definitive list that may help others too, especially those new to the game.
No list is ever going to be right for everyone. I always wear lycra undershorts, for instance, to stop chafing. Other will slap on Vaseline. Some people run with a camera, others take one but leave it in the car. Same with a phone. I would never run with a jacket, but some people do. I'll include all, and you decide. Also, it's a given that the race distance makes a difference to what's needed. I wouldn't usually use gels for distances below half marathons for instance.
I'll keep editing this message to reflect additions / comments.
For the race:
- cap
- shirt
- shorts / leggings
- lycra undershorts
- socks
- running shoes
- jacket
- sports bra (SP)
- Championchip
- race number
- safety pins
- watch
- HRM strap
- sunglasses
- contact lenses
- nipple plasters
- gels
- elasticated belt (waist and/or arm) for gels / phone etc
- in-race hydration
- hydration belt / backpack
- Compeed or similar for blisters
- Vaseline / petroleum jelly
- knee support /calf bandage
- insoles / orthotics
- wrist / sweatband
- sun block
- medication / inhaler
- camera
- phone
- money / credit card
- fleece
- towel
- fluid
- snack
- car / house key (depending on security)
To leave in the car:
- race instructions
- duct tape or similar
- notebook
- pen
- glasses
- contact lens case / solution
- tracksuit bottoms or similar
- change of shoes / socks / teeshirt
- old shirt / bin bag for the start (dispose)
- label for gear bag
- Check weather forecast
- Decide what to wear - check it's clean / available
- Stretch
- Keep hydrated
- Eat wisely
- Charge up camera / phone / GPS watch etc
- Pin number on shirt
- Lay out kit
- Check Google Maps for directions and driving time
- Think about race strategy
- Read / watch / listen to something inspirational
- Aim for early night
Race day checklist - marathondan - 28-03-2009
Phew! Looks pretty comprehensive. Have you deliberately omitted an iPod as a political statement?
What's the duct tape for?
Race day checklist - El Gordo - 28-03-2009
marathondan Wrote:Have you deliberately omitted an iPod as a political statement?
Yes!
Duct tape -- I don't use it myself but some people swear by it as an anti-blister measure. Yep, they tape their feet. Can also be used to tape aggravating seams in shoes I hear, plus used to strengthen plastic marathon 'gear bags'. But it will remain an optional item for me.
Added - label for gear bag
Race day checklist - Seafront Plodder - 29-03-2009
sports bra.
I swear by 'em.:o
Race day checklist - El Gordo - 29-03-2009
Seafront Plodder Wrote:sports bra.
I swear by 'em.:o
Cheers SP -- list duly updated.
Race day checklist - The Beast of Bevendean - 19-04-2009
A great service to running humanity, El Gordo. I once turned up to the Isle of Wight marathon without my shorts.
Race day checklist - El Gordo - 20-04-2009
You're a man of rare breeding and unquestionable taste, Tom, with or without shorts. Not everyone was able to grasp the value of my list so quickly.
Race day checklist - The Beast of Bevendean - 22-04-2009
One thought though. Variable from individual to individual, but being one of the very many asthmatic runners (why? does running predispose to asthma, or is it t'other way round), my inhaler is on my list and is something I have forgotten before now.
So a line for one's medication, according to taste and prescription?
Race day checklist - El Gordo - 22-04-2009
tomroper Wrote:One thought though. Variable from individual to individual, but being one of the very many asthmatic runners (why? does running predispose to asthma, or is it t'other way round), my inhaler is on my list and is something I have forgotten before now.
So a line for one's medication, according to taste and prescription?
Good one, thanks. Will now add.