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