Marathon Trip Check List

This is the check list I have used for the last couple of marathons:

Nutrition

• Energy bars for breakfast
• Sports drink (familiar type)
• Carbo loader drink (familiar type)
• Magnesium

Relaxation and comfort

• Ear plugs
• Allergy medicine
• Music
• Something to read

Run preparations

• Marathon participation confirmation (needed at Expo)
• Target lap times every 5 kilometers (on HB monitor or wristband)
• Moisturizer for feet (apply evening before)
• Vaselin (apply just before leaving to race)
• Skin tape for nipples
• Stronger sports tape toes
• Timing chip and attachment strips

Leaving for the race

• Cash
• Phone
• Comfortable back pack
• Dry clothes
• Compeed
• Toilet paper
• 6 or 7 gels and gel belt
• Sports sun shades
• Marathon shorts
• Marathon shoes
• Marathon socks
• Marathon shirt
• Rain coat (wear to start if cold)
• Gloves and cap (if cold)

Just in case for afterwards

• Ice
• Pain killers
• Flip flops
• Band aid
• Compeed
• Energy drinks and bars