Marathon Packing Checklist

Since this is an away race and I won't be sleeping at home the night before the marathon, I'll need to pack everything I could possibly need for the race, and then some. With the flaky weather we've been having lately, I plan to pack for every eventuality.

Here's the list so far. Comment and let me know if I am forgetting anything!

Running Clothes

• sports bra
• race ready shorts w/pockets
• running shoes
• running socks
• running tops: short sleeve, long sleeve, tank
• running tights/pants

Running Accessories

• arm warmers
• black hat
• bondi bands: skull and bones + spares
• gloves
• hair tie
• pirate eye patch
• race belt
• wrist sweat band 
• pearl izumi jacket

Electronics

• garmin + strap + charger
• iphone + charger
• ipod shuffle + charger
• headphones
• camera + charger + extra battery
• laptop + charger

Nutrition/Snacks

• gu
• gu roctane
• shot blocks
• mini luna bars
• bananas
• bagels
• chocolate covered pretzels
• oyster crackers

Other Clothes

• 2 shirts
• sleep pants
• warm up suit
• extra sports bra
• underwear
• pants / shorts
• crocs
• jacket

Injury Prevention / Treatment

• biofreeze packets
• body glide
• moleskin
• sunscreen 

Misc

• ear plugs
• water bottle
• laundry bag
• garbage bags
• chapstick
• money
• ID

Duathlon Pre Race Checklist

Less than 36 hours until my first duathlon! Time to put together the pre race checklists. Multi-sport events sure require more prep ;)

Night Before:

• fill water bottles and freeze: 8 oz, 20 oz, & 24 oz.
• charge Garmin watch, iPhone and camera
• configure Garmin watch
• pack pre-race bag (inside transition bag)
• pack transition bag
• pack post race bag
• lay out race clothes/gear: 
• tri shorts
• sports bra
• cycling jersey
• socks
• running shoes w/yanks
• body glide / chamois butt'r

Pre Race Bag:

• headband/sweatband
• hat
• bike gloves
• sunglasses / safety glasses (in case it rains instead)
• garmin watch
• spibelt w/BIB attached
• wallet w/ID, money & USAT card 
• iphone
• camera
• sunscreen
• chapstick

Transition Bag:

• towel
• bike shoes
• helmet
• water bottles
• food: sport beans, luna moons, granola bars
• extra socks
• camelbak
• floor pump

Post Race Bag:

• crocs
• sports bra
• race t-shirt / tank top
• shorts / pants
• jacket

What am I missing?

Pre Race Checklist

I am making my final pre-race perparations before going to bed in a few minutes. I'm posting this here to remind myself for next time and in case anyone spots something I forgot :)

Night Before

• lay out race clothes: sports bra, shorts, singlet, socks, shoes
• back up Garmin and erase older lap memory
• charge Garmin
• charge iPhone & turn off pass code access
  
• pack pre race bag (see below)
• pack post race bag (see below)
• panic
• remind myself I've trained for this and I can do this. YES I CAN!
• triple check every item on the lists
• set alarm with beep
• turn ON alarm D'oh!
  
• go to bed
• toss and turn for several hours
• finally fall asleep about 1-2 hours before alarm is supposed to go off.
  

Race Morning

• wake up before alarm goes off because I am too excited/nervous/anxious to sleep any longer (or because I forgot to actually turn it on)
  
• use facilities
• eat something (banana/bagel/luna bar)
• drink water
  
• use facilities
• drink more water
• get dressed
• use facilities
• make sure Jason is up
  
• apply body glide
• put on socks and shoes
• double check contents of pre race bag
• double check contents of post race bag
• triple check that I have Garmin
  
• grab purse and bags
• OMG where is my BIB?
• quadruple check I have everything and get in the car
• drive to race (by this I of course mean Jason)
  
• Park
• Pick up timing chip and place securely on shoe
  
• Meet Galloway group (6:45 am at timing chip pick up table)
• Take group pictures
• Line up at the back of appropriate pace sign (12-13?)
• START RACE!
• HAVE TOO MUCH FUN! =)
• Smile for camera as I cross the finish line feeling and looking great ;)
  

Pre Race Bag
(aka what I'll carry on person/shorts during the race)

• Garmin
• Garmin strap
• hat
• arm warmers
• headband
• body glide
• sunscreen
  
• fleece vest (maybe)
  
• sport beans
• iPhone
  
• ID
• BIB!
  

Post Race Bag

• Crocs
• sports bra
• race t-shirt / tank top
  
• shorts / pants
• jacket
• oyster crackers :)

I think that's all. Shout if I forgot something!