What am I Forgetting?
Ready-Set-Pack!
I feel like I'm getting ready to go on vacation, yet I'm only traveling one half hour away from my house. I'm talking about getting ready for the marathon (as if you didn't know that). I've been planning what I'm going to wear, what I'm going to eat, what I'm going to carry on my body during the race, and even which hair elastics I'm going to use.
Normally, I'm not a planner but when it comes to getting ready for certain things (ie. work, trips, and long runs) I like to be ready ahead of time. I have found that it cuts back on my stress level in the early morning rush. The more unknown a situation is for me, the earlier I start getting ready.
It's only Thursday, but I am as ready as I can be for now. Here are the items I have ready to go right now...
Backpack Essentials
Where'sWaldo Sara?
And, just in case you're going to be in the marathon, waiting at the finish line, or watching the live feed of the finish on the web and you want to look for me... this is what I will be wearing:
Good Thing the Belt Stretches!
Just as when I pack for any type of trip, I feel like I've forgotten something. For those of you who have done this before, am I forgetting anything I'm going to need?
By the Way...
I'M SO EXCITED!!!!!
I feel like I'm getting ready to go on vacation, yet I'm only traveling one half hour away from my house. I'm talking about getting ready for the marathon (as if you didn't know that). I've been planning what I'm going to wear, what I'm going to eat, what I'm going to carry on my body during the race, and even which hair elastics I'm going to use.
Normally, I'm not a planner but when it comes to getting ready for certain things (ie. work, trips, and long runs) I like to be ready ahead of time. I have found that it cuts back on my stress level in the early morning rush. The more unknown a situation is for me, the earlier I start getting ready.
It's only Thursday, but I am as ready as I can be for now. Here are the items I have ready to go right now...
Backpack Essentials
- Trader Joe's Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans in case I can't find coffee somewhere
- Electrolyte water from Trader Joe's
- Knee brace
- Face Sunscreen... SPF 50
- Glide, of course
- The Stick
- GU Chomps... just in case
- Myoplex Chocolate Crunch Protein Bar for after the race
- Nathan Body Wipes
- Toilet wipes (so I don't have to use my sock)
- Lysol Spray for the port 'o potty (see... I was serious about that, folks!)
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And, just in case you're going to be in the marathon, waiting at the finish line, or watching the live feed of the finish on the web and you want to look for me... this is what I will be wearing:
- Pink Shirt
- Pink Hat
- Gray Run Skirt
- Pink & White Socks
- Blue and White Shoes
- Sunglasses
- Bright yellow marathon belt
- Watch (so I know when to run:walk)
- Pink Road ID (in case I keel over on the side of the road)
- iPod (fits in a nifty little pocket in the shorts attached to the skirt)
Good Thing the Belt Stretches!
- My Phone (so I can take pictures and call my husband if I need to)
- Strawberry scented lip balm with SPF 15
- Chocolate Accel Gel
- Toilet wipes (in case... well, you know)
Just as when I pack for any type of trip, I feel like I've forgotten something. For those of you who have done this before, am I forgetting anything I'm going to need?
By the Way...
I'M SO EXCITED!!!!!
Comments
Is one gel enough?
The expresso beans are perfect!
Have fun. Glad you posted your outfit. We'll be looking for you.
Do you have a pace estimate?
A couple of questions: what is the glide and the stick?
And do your legs get chaffed running for so long in a SKIRT? At this stage it would be like hell for me to run around the block in a skirt...
But when you've been running ages, is it all about the skirt? I'll live in hope...
I run wiht a hydration belt, so that seems missing to me.
But you look prepared. And super cute outfit!
If it were me, I'd bring more Gu - I usually take 2 during a half marathon...or will there be Gu stops along the way? Do you have a bomber belt for H20 and Gatorade?
PS - Tell me about running in a skirt. Is it just a super-cute fashion statement or is it helpful too?
I'm so excited for you!!
LOVE the outfit, matchy matchy!! You look like you have everything, but what do I know?
Chocolate? I am really amazed that anyone can have chocolate during a race, but maybe I am just too plain.
Wishing you all the best, good leg vibes, good weather vibes, etc.. You will be GREAT!!!!!!!
(Thought I would use a lot of exclamation points as I know how you love them so)
I need you to help me prepare for my next race. You think of everything!
I am thinking about you this weekend-- and wishing you the best!
Good luck this weekend!
My only comment are the same as a couple above. You should count on one Gu an hour, so probably 4 would be appropriate. Last year they passed our Power Bar Gel, but only at mile 18. There was Accelerade a some of the water stops (but you need to be able to stomach the stuff). Also, I'd put the cell phone in my backpack and leave that at the bag drop.
Don't stress about the bag drop. You'll see that the organizers really have it down pat. Just drop off in the AM, and then look for the UPS trucks when you are done (can't miss them). Everything is done by your race bib.
Looks like the marine layer is nice and thick. Have fun! Wish I could be there!
Your outfit looks great...love all the pink!
Have a super race, Sara. Can't wait to hear all about it.
It was fun meeting you and your adorable son today! Just in case I don't see you, have a wonderful and fun race on Sunday!