Hood to Coast countdown is on. In 10 days, I will be running the “mother of all relays” {woot!}. I’m really excited but also {a little} nervous. I know I’m nervous because I had my 1st bad dream about the event: I totally forgot to pack, missed my flight to Seattle, and (ultimately) missed HTC.
I woke up in a cold sweat.
{note: I’m a former flight attendant – I never forget to pack – so this dream was especially disturbing}
Since I really don’t want to miss HTC, I could use your help!
Calling ALL runners: what is the one thing I *must* pack for HTC?
Here’s what I have {the no-brainers}
- Running shoes (2 pairs) – do I need 2 pairs?
- Running socks (6 pairs) – should I pack more socks?
- Running shorts (5 pairs)
- Sports bra (5)
- Running tank (3)
- Hat (provided by nuun)
- Garmin
- Sunglass (check out my new pair: )
- Headlamp
- Reflective vest & arm/ankle wrap
- The Stick
- Compression socks
- Flip flops
- Snacks: honey stingers, nuun, sprees, etc.
- Personal: Nathan Power Shower body wipes, Advil, lip balm, gum, etc.
- Backpack {with lots of compartments for sweaty running clothes}
- Comfortable clothing, in between each leg
Should I bring a sleeping bag? If I don’t bring a sleeping bag, do you have another suggestion?
Must have snack? Music? etc.?
What am I missing?
Today is the last day to enter my Picky Bars giveaway {}
slide sandals/flip flops. and compression socks for in between legs
Sprees….yummy!
A comfy sweatshirt to wear when it gets chilly. I don't know about you, but it could be 100 degrees and I get the chills about 45 minutes after a hard run.
I am also bringing some dryer sheets to put in my baggies of damp clothes. By the time we get home, they could be pretty ripe.
6 pairs of socks?
Gallon sized ziploc bags to put your disgusting sweaty clothes in after each leg so they don't stink up the rest of your clothes/bags. Oh and regular plastic bags to put your shoes in so if they get messy they don't mess up anything else. If at all possible, pack sandwich's and the like of which you know you can eat between legs. It'll be so tempting to eat out or snack too much which could cause tummy troubles later. When I relay I stick to PB&J;'s. Also, pick up some Febreeze for the van.
Lots of plastic bags for sweaty/wet/dirty clothes and garbage. A few mix cd's or playlists for the car could probably be fun too. Have a great trip!
I don't have any advice as to what to pack, but GOOD LUCK!!!
Foam roller or stick. Body glide. Blister bandaides neosporin Bobby pins. Ice packs that u crack and it gets cold. Luna bars and shot blocks with caffeine purrel , toilet paper, sunscreen, bondi band, hair clips and ties, advil, hmm will keep thinkin
Body Glide and advil are essentials!! Do not forget those! Bring two pairs of shoes, yes, bring extras of everything. Bandaids and neosporin. Magazines to read in between legs. I wouldn't be able to do it without my ipod. And TONS of bananas. Have fun!
Sunscreen! Body Glide. Your water bottle and nuun (sure you won't forget that one!) Extra bondi bands/elastics/whatever you use for your hair.
Good luck and have fun!
EARPLUGS!
a sense of humor, awesome dance moves & an eye mask for sleeping!!! sometimes you need to get a little shut eye & it's still bright out.
Can't wait to meet!
xoxo, K
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