First of all, I would like everyone to know that I should be in Chicago right now, relaxing in my hotel. But I’m not. I am sitting in the airport in Kansas City waiting for my flight, after my first flight was 8 hours delayed. I might have had a tiny meltdown (ok, like 6 huge meltdowns) already and threatened multiple ticketing agents. They don’t think running a marathon is as big of a deal as I do. How dare them.
6:30am, at MCI airport –
Ali: “You don’t understand. I need to be in Chicago TODAY. THIS MORNING. I have to do stride outs and hydrate and prepare for my MARATHON.”
American Airlines Worker: “Mam (ummm, how dare she “Mam” me), we will do what we can. But right now we don’t have any other options”.
Ali: “I don’t care if you have me ride in the CARGO bin of a sold out flight. I don’t care if I have to sit in the bathroom for 1 hour, GET ME TO CHICAGO ASAP THIS MORNING!!!!!!”
Worker: “Ok, how about a 1:58pm flight?”
Ali: “Fine”.
Ok…now onto the point of this blog post….
Have you ever seen those articles in US Weekly, where they go through a celebrities bag? Well, I thought it would be fun to show you what is in my bag when I travel for a race! Here we go!
Medical Essentials
I hate that I have to run with an inhaler strapped to me, but such is life for a person with asthma.
KT Tape is a lifesaver.
I take 4 ibuprofen before the race starts.
Energy Essentials
I love strawberry lemonade NUUN.
GU is my go-to safe gel.
Gatorade pre-game is so yummy.
Food Essentials
Zone Bars for pre-race.
Chex Mix is my crack.
Arbonne Detox Tea.
Storage Essentials.
Spi Belts to store our GU, will remove after first two GU’s are gone.
Clothing Essentials
Workout clothes galore. I didn’t even pack a pair of jeans!
And the rest!
Laptop to blog.
Cross body bag – a must for traveling!
Make up, hair tools.
And everything else.
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In 12 short hours, I will be on my way to a two time marathon title. And I can’t freaking wait.
xoxoxoxo,
Ali
Hope you got there finally! I’m curious to know how you manage the stuff you take with you during the run. do they have gear drops along the way? I’m doing my first marathon in Oct. And I don’t know what or how to pack for it! Best wishes to you -can’t wait to her more!