Packing List for Disney Marathon Weekend

[Lisa loves Pooh]

It's getting close--your longest training walk or run should be coming up--you should be pretty much wearing what you will be wearing race day. No new untested outfits on race day--wear them now .

Here's my list so far...

Please post with your list of forget-me-nots...I will update the top of the post for one-stop clicking of what to pack (Newly added items in bold) : Updated on 12/8/04 at 9:00am(Eastern).


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Photo ID--for picking up race packet at Expo--you won't get one without it!
Official Race Number Pick up card and Waiver!

Running Shorts
Running Shoes
Coolmax Socks
Tech Shirt
Singlet
Sports Bra (Can't forget that-- )

Fanny Pack
Body Glide or Vaseline (no chafing allowed!!!)
Fuel Belt/Water Bottle
Gu (10)
Clif Bars
Cell Phone
Camera
Money
GPS (or stopwatch)
Safety Pins for racing number, just in case
Potty Seat Covers for -- you know! Target in Travel Size shampoo section

Post Race Bag with your post race ritual items--check it in by 5am at race waiting area. In my bag: My foot roller, a snack (they have food, but I like to have one just in case), my slippers!!!, a warm long sleeve shirt, warm-up jacket, and my athletic comfy pants.

Sunscreen The sun does shine in Florida in January!! No Sunburns allowed!

Cold Weather Toss-away Clothes
Toss-away Blanket--thrift store find or survival blanket
or a Black Lawn Garbage Bag
Gloves--Target, Dollar Store, wherever

Race Day Breakfast (bagel and fruit like I've been eating at home)


Park passes (In fanny pack if you expect to hit a theme park following the race--or just pack with your other vacation items!)


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[karebear1]

Thanks for posting this Lisa. It's really getting close isn't it??? I still haven't nailed down exactly what I'll be wearing, although I have a good idea of what I will wear. I'll post when I know for sure.

 

[Tinks]

Don't forget glide or vaseline for those sensitive areas! I have to put some on right under the elastic on my running bra against my rib cage. Yuck!

You can substitute a garbage bag for the throw away blanket, too, if you wish.

Sunscreen? if you are fair like me!

 

[geetey]

definitely need the Body Glide!
Clif Bars
Park passes
Official Race Number Pick up card and Waiver!
Money
Bottled water

That's what I can think of so far!

edited to add:
Hat
cheapie cotton gloves
lip balm
small pieces of hard candy for 'dry mouth' (I like Jolly Ranchers)

 

[karebear1]

FYI- Target had cute gloves in the $1.00 section of their store. I also found toilet seat protectors in their travel size shampoo and so on section. I was REALLY happy about that!

 

[geetey]

FYI- Target had cute gloves in the $1.00 section of their store. I also found toilet seat protectors in their travel size shampoo and so on section. I was REALLY happy about that!

LOL, Karen! I am thinking I won't even have enough time for my bottom to touch the seat! In my training so far, I haven't had to stop to use the restroom. The 10 mile day will be a truer test though.

 

[karebear1]

LOL, Karen! I am thinking I won't even have enough time for my bottom to touch the seat! In my training so far, I haven't had to stop to use the restroom. The 10 mile day will be a truer test though.

I have a huge bladder, but when I drink all that I do when I'm training, I have to go at least once- so- better safe then sorry!!!
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[geetey]

<img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/10/10_2_8.gif' border=0></a>

Perhaps I am not drinking enough water? I went through 2 water bottles on my 8 mile walk.

 

[karebear1]

I was told at least 8 oz every 30 minutes- hope that helps!

 

[geetey]

The water bottle I carry is 12 oz and I finish it in an hour. If I try to drink more, I get cramps.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

I don't follow the drinking rule--heck, I drank too much in that half marathon and started getting cramps--so I stopped drinking water at the water stations. You have to listen to your body--but if you wait until you are thirsty, then that is too late for water--but if you are constantly drinking water, you also need to pay attention to those "too much water" signs--it happens to people at Disney, so be careful. We were warned about this.

I will add toilet seat covers to the list when I get back from DDs dance class. Another finish line incentive--go fast to get to indoor plumbing sooner

 

[ibouncetoo]

I was told at least 8 oz every 30 minutes- hope that helps!

CRIKEY....I'd be at every port-a-potty stop along the way! Actually, I probably do drink nearly that much every half hour on my long walk, come to think of it!