Race Checklist

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It is useful to have a checklist for racing, as the stress of the event makes it hard to remember everything. The race checklist is also a good spot to record lessons learned from prior races. Below is my race checklist to give you some ideas.

  • Remember The Golden Rule of Racing
  • Take to race
    • Plastic bag for keys
    • Wet weather
      • Waterproof trousers
      • Waterproof gloves
      • Outdoor Research Rain Sombrero
      • Vaseline/Hydropel
    • iPod, charger, case
      • Audio books?
    • Hydration pack, bladder
      • First load of drink
    • Bandages/First Aid
    • Cell phone, charger,
      • Bluetooth headset, charger
    • Duct tape
    • Moist wipes, paper
    • Headlamp
      • Spare headlamp?
      • Replace with fresh batteries
      • spare batteries
    • Heart Rate Monitor
      • Emptied
      • Set to 60 second sample for long races
      • HRM strap
      • foot pod (new battery + spares)
      • GPS with course
    • Shoes
    • Dirty Girl Gaiters
    • Blister kit, plasters, adhesive promoter
    • Body glide
    • Drinks for race
  • Clothes
    • Race ready Shorts
    • Race ready Tights (or 2XU tights with pockets)
    • Underwear
    • Thin fleece/thermal top
    • Heat gear tops
    • Cold gear tops
    • Golite Wind Jacket
    • Ultralight Waterproof Jacket
    • Gloves
    • Track mitts for warm trails
    • Warm hat
    • Sun hat (with visor is vital for trails!)
    • Arm warmers
    • Socks (w/Teflon?)
    • Bandana
    • Jimbo Bandana
    • Trash Bag for start or emergencies
  • Take on race
    • Take bottle(s) & drink on the hoof (or hydration pack)
    • Hat with visor for sunny/rocky runs
    • Moist wipes - you just never know
    • Caffeine
    • M&Ms
    • Gels
    • Liquid Ibuprofen
    • Wear gaiters unless reason not to
    • If there is possibility of cool rain, carry waterproof
    • Blister kit
      • Scissors
      • Bandage
      • Hypodermic
    • Pills to carry
      • Hypodermic
      • Caffeine (+caffeine straw)
      • Anti acid
      • Gas-X
      • Ibuprofen
      • Salt
      • Vitamin C
  • Staying overnight
    • Overnight
      • Bedding
      • PJ
      • Sleep Mat
      • Pillow
    • Drinks for post race (breakfasts as well)
    • Toiletries
      • Toothbrush
      • Contact Lenses
  • Food for journey/pre race
    • Pop Tarts
    • PB&J
    • Crackers
    • M&Ms
  • Miscellaneous
    • Car GPS locations
    • Camera battery charger, charge battery
    • Laptop, laptop lock
  • Pre-race preparation
    • Cut out caffeine
    • Stay off feet for week before race
    • Break in shoes
    • Be realistic - Evaluate training
    • File calluses
    • Massage
  • Pre-start preparation
    • Tape blister spots
    • Hydropel
      • Maybe Teflon for socks (outside and in)
  • Pacing a race
    • Whistle for pacing
    • Pace band
  • Post Race
    • Post run clothes
      • Loose, warm, comfortable
      • Slippers or other soft shoes
    • Recovery drink
      • Aim for 100-300 grams of protein
      • Cucumber for nausea