I travel enough to have this packing thing down to a science. I’ve become a light packer and have become more efficient in bag/luggage usage in this quest I have to widdle down my bundle I carry on a trip. I can take a trip with a carry-on and be good to go – I mean, I’ve gotten GOOD!
Then running happened.
I’m packing for my very first race. I’ve pretty much packed everything but my treadmill! Okay, so truth be told – it’s a bit daunting for me to say the least. Suddenly, I realize all these little things I’ve come to rely on I’m going to want, no – I’m going to need with me! What if I forget my Bodyglide, my Vaseline for between my toes, my stick, or my hydration pack?
I use a certain fuel which makes life easier on my digestive system – what if I forget to pack that? Or what if they don’t have my flavor of Gatorade I like to use? Better pack that….or what if they don’t dilute it the way I like? Oh my gosh- I NEED to take that and do it myself…
What if my shoelace breaks? (Just had that happen last week!) – better bring a spare, oh yeah, and I hear mustard is good for cramps, don’t forget the mustard packs….hmmmm, oh geez, my running shoes – and my clothes – I need a separate bag JUST for my running stuff! So much for being a light packer….I think I need to do a local race next time. Oh yeah, I am in April! Phew…
I think I need to sit down. I’ve got a lot of packing to do…maybe a nap to gear up for all the packing….and list after list – safety pins for bib, iPod, iPod charger, headset, Crocs to change into after race, sweat band, Garmin, Garmin charger…does it ever end?
Glad I won’t be running THIS race…it had to be about the worst run race I’ve ever read about!
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