Check list

As I told my mom on Sunday when I realized I didn't pack one of the foil space blankets to use pre-race, I never wind up putting together a check list for what I'll be packing for a marathon (it's always just a mental note). But, what the heck, let's see what will go into packing for NYC.

In addition to regular packing for the days I will be up in NYC, here's what should be needed related to the race, mostly on race day. Should be interesting to see how many additions I need to make prior to leaving.

Paperwork:

Tour voucher

Parking voucher

NYRR registration confirmation form (needed for bib/packet pickup)

Pre Race:

Banana, granola bars, and bottle of Gatorade (for standard pre-race breakfast)

Foil space blanket (use one from Suffolk County)

Throwaway clothing (fleece/sweatpants; sweatshirt)

Container (with credit card, ID, inurance card, COVID-19 vax card, parking valet ticket, hotel checked bag ticket)

For Race:

Sunscreen

2 Band-Aids (nip tape, naturally)

Contact lenses (iff rain is expected during the race)

Possibly long-sleeve shirt (depending on predicted weather for race)

MM singlet (with bib attached the night before with the 4 Bib Boards)

underwear

shorts

toe socks

Wrightsocks

Sneakers

MM hat

Garmin watch

Throwaway knit gloves

2 hand warmers

Naked belt (think flip belt)

4 sleeves Clif Shot Bloks

2 bottles (for water)

[Edit 1: Body Glide]

Post Race:

Large towel (to drape over driver's seat and not get it sweaty)

Regular towel (to dry off)

Change of shirt, sweatpants/shorts, knit socks, walk-only sneakers

Plastic bag (for marathon clothing being changed)

Large plastic bag (for sweaty marathon sneakers)

Equipment (both pre and post-race)

The Stick

Foam roller

Charge cord for the Garmin, to charge night before race