Fall race season is here! Whether you are driving or flying to your race destination, you can’t be too prepared. There are 5 things I always pack for a race vacation. This post contains affiliate links.
5 Things I always pack for a race vacation
I like to be prepared and also not have to worry about finding what I need when traveling. Here are my top 5 must have items that are always in my race travel bag.
Theragun/foam roller
My Theragun MIni always makes it into the bag and if I have enough space, a small foam roller too. I use them both before and after my race.
Race day breakfast
I always take along my race day breakfast. While coffee of some sort is almost always available in hotel rooms, you can’t be certain you will be able to find your usual breakfast. I bring along my protein oatmeal cup and some peanut butter.
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Disposable rain poncho
I always throw one of these disposable rain ponchos into my bag because the weather is often wrong.
Throw away top layer
When it’s not quite cold enough to wear a jacket, you want to stay warm at the start. An old long sleeve shirt does the trick.
These are 5 of my must have items to pack for any race vacation. What’s in your bag? Up next week: Race Vacation Mistakes To Avoid.
All the chargers
Even though I fully charge everything before I leave, you can’t be too careful. I always pack all the chargers.
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Yes! I ALWAYS pack food- you never know what the food situation will be. A Theragun is on my Christmas list- I’ve been using the Hypervolt at work but I’m not at work every day- I need one to carry around with me!
I can’t say enough about the Theragun mini it’s fantastic
Thanks for the reminder. I better get that poncho so it won’t rain.
Yes on breakfast. My theragun is the big one so on that.
Sooo many chargers,… grrrr
yes, the rain poncho is always in my bag you never know!
My Theragun is my BFF, and not just for running warm-up or recovery. It goes almost everywhere I go, even on random car rides (if I’m the passenger, LOL).
lol yes it would be difficult to use while driving!
I love the size of that Theragun – I need to get one!
I love it so much! Highly recommend
I always take my Theragun with me. Whether I go for playing sports like basketball or go for a walk or go on a running.
I love the Theragun mini so much and it is easy to travel with
I’m like you – I ALWAYS pack my race day breakfast! You just never know what you’re going to find at your destination and it’s not worth stressing about the most important meal on race day!
exactly! I always bring my go to breakfast