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Checklist for an International Race

The last thing you want to happen on the eve of your international race is this: You’re laying out all your gear at the hotel room only to discover that you’ve left one or two items behind. Gasp!  It could be something as vital as your lucky underwear (horror!) or as tiny as a nail cutter. But, big or small, all these little things matter if you want to perform well on race day.

Here’s my own checklist for my Singapore trip. Feel free to edit as you wish.  (Last year, I left behind the keys to my luggage. I don’t think you’ll make a mistake as dumb as that one!)

TBR INTERNATIONAL RACE ITEM CHECKLIST

  1. top: still deciding!
  2. bottom: CW-X compression tights
  3. running shoes: Nike Lunar Glides
  4. underwear
  5. socks: Wrightsocks or Nike
  6. insoles: Spenco orthotics full
  7. mp3: iPod shuffle
  8. watch: Garmin 310XT
  9. HRM
  10. cap
  11. extra set of apparel for changing
  12. post-race slippers: Betula (note that in Singapore you’ll walk back to your hotel!)
  13. water belt: amphipod
  14. gels: Hammer (espresso)
  15. hydration: Gatorade endurance powder
  16. cellphone: Samsung B2100 (it’s waterproof!)
  17. Body Glide
  18. shades: Optic Nerve
  19. hair accessories: no slip rubber bands
  20. small towel (can “borrow” from the hotel)
  21. small pack of tissue
  22. Printed Singapore registration form
  23. small bag for check in at race (with nametag)
  24. camera, extra batteries
  25. anti-inflammatories
  26. Fern-C
  27. Berocca
  28. Caltrate
  29. Glucosamine
  30. Neosporin – what I use on blisters or chafing
  31. nail cutter
  32. shaver
  33. needle to pop blisters (sorry gross!)
  34. tape
  35. bandaid
  36. powder (for my foot to prevent blisters)
  37. coffee (I stick to my own brand and try not to experiment with what hotel provides)
  38. food: Nature valley bars, graham crackers, pretzels
  39. detergent (to wash race clothes in)
  40. plastic to hold wet race clothes
  41. small plastic for ipod
  42. large ziplock for ice

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23 Responses to “Checklist for an International Race”

  1. If you forgot something, just go straight to Motion Sports at Paragon or at Queensway Mall. God bless on your race.

    AC said on Dec 03 09 at 1:15 PM Reply

  2. here’s more:

    -sun block
    -hairbrush/comb
    -toothbrush – ones provided by hotel are usually too hard
    -cell phone charger
    -sports bra
    -sports accessories (eg., phiten necklace/bracelet)
    -deodorant (we don’t want our co-runners gasping for breath, do we? ;-)

    wild*streak said on Dec 03 09 at 1:16 PM Reply

  3. Lunar Glide worked well for me – no blisters and injuries. hope it does for you as well.

    ibetlacbay said on Dec 03 09 at 2:13 PM Reply

  4. Jaymie – It sounds like a checklist for Operation Desert Storm! Your hotel is a hop a skip and a jump from the finish line. It is across the street from where we checked in our bags last year. You can check it out when you get there. Good Luck!!!

    Regards Mark

    m8parco said on Dec 03 09 at 3:16 PM Reply

  5. no lucky charm? no anting-anting?

    mikey said on Dec 03 09 at 4:33 PM Reply

  6. The most important ones:
    1. Passport
    2. Plane Ticket/E-ticket
    3. Cash/Credit Cards
    4. Ball Pen
    5. Imodium
    6. Alaxan FR
    7. Philippine Flag (Any Size)

    Good luck & Have fun!

    Bald Runner said on Dec 03 09 at 6:05 PM Reply

  7. good luck ” the bull runner “

    michael galas said on Dec 03 09 at 8:09 PM Reply

  8. Compressions socks. To be worn on the 3 hour flight back to Manila.

    AC said on Dec 03 09 at 8:12 PM Reply

  9. Don’t forget the phiten!

    iflybywire said on Dec 03 09 at 8:56 PM Reply

  10. good luck jaymie!

    odie said on Dec 04 09 at 9:50 AM Reply

  11. I swear by petroleum jelly. Must have for any long race:)

    Jake said on Dec 04 09 at 11:55 AM Reply

  12. The MOST important:
    1. Race bib

    All the others, you can bring plastic and charge away :)

    miraclecello said on Dec 04 09 at 1:33 PM Reply

  13. good luck jaymie!

    joms said on Dec 04 09 at 3:22 PM Reply

  14. Good luck!!!
    Will be waiting to read about it later.

    Alfred / El Kyoshi said on Dec 04 09 at 3:32 PM Reply

  15. 1. hubby

    Good luck Jaymie! enjoy your run!

    Chaia said on Dec 04 09 at 8:29 PM Reply

  16. relaxing music prerace…and that pumping music to carry you thru miles 22 to 26…good luck jayms!!!

    mond said on Dec 04 09 at 9:02 PM Reply

  17. Good luck BR!! just enjoy ……

    alaskarunner said on Dec 05 09 at 3:10 AM Reply

  18. Good Luck!

    Have an injury free run!

    Pedro Ratilla said on Dec 05 09 at 11:34 AM Reply

  19. Jamie and Jammy,

    Good luck in your marathon quest. Don’t forget… my 2 bits

    Visit a local church when you arrive and pray for victory and no injury…you might miss Sunday duty also but try not to

    Take many pictures for memories…back up pocket cam with huge sd card and charger (not your problem)

    Don’t forget to scope out a good resto near where you’ll stay so you won’t have to walk far to rest after

    FINISH! No matter what…just remember the amount of time and effort to prepare.

    Above all, ENJOY!

    JPaiso

    Jo Paiso said on Dec 05 09 at 11:48 AM Reply

  20. Goodluck on your race.

    Mondp said on Dec 06 09 at 10:09 AM Reply

  21. say a prayer
    amen

    Coach Salazar said on Dec 06 09 at 12:59 PM Reply

  22. hey jayms :) didn’t realize you’re joining this one! hope it all went well. tell me all about it in our shower/birthdays/christmas get together. congrats!!!

    krie said on Dec 06 09 at 6:07 PM Reply

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