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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. | 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 | * Take to race | ||
** Plastic bag for keys | ** Plastic bag for keys | ||
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*** Replace with fresh batteries | *** Replace with fresh batteries | ||
*** spare batteries | *** spare batteries | ||
| − | ** Heart Rate Monitor | + | ** [[Heart Rate Monitor]] |
*** Emptied | *** Emptied | ||
*** Set to 60 second sample for long races | *** Set to 60 second sample for long races | ||
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*** foot pod (new battery + spares) | *** foot pod (new battery + spares) | ||
*** GPS with course | *** GPS with course | ||
| − | ** Shoes | + | ** [[Shoes]] |
| − | ** Dirty Girl Gaiters | + | ** [[Dirty Girl Gaiters]] |
** Blister kit, plasters, adhesive promoter | ** Blister kit, plasters, adhesive promoter | ||
** Body glide | ** Body glide | ||
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** Warm hat | ** Warm hat | ||
** Sun hat (with visor is vital for trails!) | ** Sun hat (with visor is vital for trails!) | ||
| − | ** Arm warmers | + | ** [[Arm Warmers|Arm warmers]] |
** Socks (w/Teflon?) | ** Socks (w/Teflon?) | ||
** Bandana | ** Bandana | ||
| − | ** | + | ** [[Jimbo Bandana]] |
** Trash Bag for start or emergencies | ** Trash Bag for start or emergencies | ||
* Take on race | * Take on race | ||
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** Hat with visor for sunny/rocky runs | ** Hat with visor for sunny/rocky runs | ||
** Moist wipes - you just never know | ** Moist wipes - you just never know | ||
| − | ** | + | ** [[Caffeine]] |
** M&Ms | ** M&Ms | ||
** Gels | ** Gels | ||
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** Be realistic - Evaluate training | ** Be realistic - Evaluate training | ||
** File calluses | ** File calluses | ||
| − | ** Massage | + | ** [[Massage]] |
* Pre-start preparation | * Pre-start preparation | ||
** Tape blister spots | ** Tape blister spots | ||
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*** Slippers or other soft shoes | *** Slippers or other soft shoes | ||
** Recovery drink | ** Recovery drink | ||
| − | *** Aim for 100-300 grams of protein | + | *** Aim for 100-300 grams of [[Protein|protein]] |
*** Cucumber for nausea | *** Cucumber for nausea | ||
Latest revision as of 04:55, 16 April 2013
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
- Overnight
- 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
- Post run clothes
