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So many times, I’ve found myself scrambling around to get all of my race gear in order before heading out to participate in a race. It’s hard to think of everything you might need of course, so having a few basics along is a must. When we started doing Ragnar races a few years ago, I volunteered to set up our van first aid kit. Since then, I find it so helpful to just have a ready to go First Aid kit that I can take along in my race bag or leave in my car. That way, I am good to go with my own Post Race First Aid Kit for almost anything that might arise.
Last weekend, I was out of town for my Sprint Tri race and was so glad that I had this Post Race First Aid kit with me. My shoulder/bicep area was really sore from earlier in the week. I was not sure how I was possibly going to swim the next morning without being in pain. The BENGAY® Ultra Strength Cream was a life saver! I used my plastic bag filled with ice first then applied the BENGAY® Ultra Strength Cream. Right before bed, I also took two of the Motrin® liquid gels and hoped for the best.
I was feeling better in the morning but applied another coating of BENGAY® Ultra Strength Cream just in case. While it certainly won’t cure an actual injury, it did make my shoulder feel much better.
Post race I returned to our hotel and repeated the ice, BENGAY® Ultra Strength Cream and Motrin®. I am feeling much better today and with a few days of rest I should be back to myself and ready to take on my next adventure. #SootheYourSoreSpots
How to Build A Post Race First Aid Kit
I found everything I needed to stock my Post Race First Aid Kit right at my Target®.
Oh Joy First Aid Bag (free with purchase of 3 participating products at Target find them here)
-BENGAY® (Ultra Strength Cream) -muscle soreness
-Motrin® liquid gels -muscle soreness, aches/pains
-Neosporin® -antibiotic ointment
Band-aid® skin flex (multiple sizes) cuts & scrapes, blisters
Benedryl Spray- bug bites
nail file/scissor/tweezers -splinters, hang nails
-Tums -stomach issues
-Body wipes
-hand sanitizer
-large plastic bag (for ice)
The BENGAY® Ultra Strength Cream, Motrin® and large plastic bag were life savers for me this weekend. Things you hope you won’t every need but are always glad you have. It’s easy enough to throw the First Aid Kit right in my race bag and from now on, I will make sure that I do. #SootheYourSoreSpots
What First Aid items do you bring along? What else should I add to my bag?
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That is all great stuff! I need to add the Benadryl to mine, forgot about bug bites! I always have extra sunscreen in my go kit too and hair ties – they come in handy!
Yes you cannot have too many hair ties!
This is a great idea as I don’t have a post-race first aid kit. this is all stuff I would include. Thanks so much for the idea!
You never know and it’s great to be prepared right?!
This is a good idea as you never know what you might need. I’ve never brought first aid items with me to races. I do bring compression socks to put on after a marathon if that counts:)
I always have a bag of just in case items in my car you never know!
Great tips for post race! We are a running family and we pack along the very same items! {client}
You never want to need them but are happy you do just in case
This is definitely something that will come in handy for my trip to Alaska. I guess I better go to Target to buy a few things.
Yes I always bring an emergency kit along when I travel for sure. You cannot always find the products you are used to
This is such a smart idea! I always think of what I need for an activity, but not about after. Case in point, I went tubing over the weekend. I had everything I needed to go, but forgot dry clothes to change into after.
lol yes that probably would have helped!
It’s always good to be prepared! This kit has all the essentials!
Thanks it sure does help to be prepared
Aw, I love this. You thought of everything!
thanks helps to be prepared for sure
this is such a smart idea! i will have to think of this when i do race or recommend to my friends..
Thanks yes helps to think ahead for sure
When I run with my hydration vest (mileage hasn’t been that high yet lately), I have a small first aid kit in there. Antiseptic wipes — they definitely come in handy!
That’s a great idea too
What a cool idea!! Thanks for sharing!! 🙂
Thanks I like to be prepared
This is a great idea! I definitely need to do this…I Pinned it to refer to…thanks for the great idea 🙂
It was really helpful last weekend
This is a great idea. I think we had a kit in our Ragnar van but I don’t usually bring anything other than bandaids and Biofreeze to a race. Target is my go-to!
Yes those are always great to have along too.
This is a REALLY good idea! You can never be too prepared 🙂 Most I’ve done is painkillers and bandaids.
Yes you never know when you might need something
What a great idea! You never know what you are going to need after a race.
Exactly!
I never thought of carrying a post race first aid kit, but I do in fact have a pet first aid kit. Priorities!
ha ha yes!
Looks like a great list for a kit!
If I am traveling for a race I find I tend to bring a few little things like Tylenol for sure. But I’ve honestly never thought of a post race kit for after before, that’s a great idea. Although I do tape Tylenol and extra vaseline to the back of my bib. But there was one race in a forest I really wish I had some bug repellent:) but I guess those are during race items not after…
I think if I had one, it would have cash in it, because sometimes I just crave an ice cold Pepsi or something like that after, LOL
Great idea to put a little cash in there too!
It is smart to plan ahead and bring items like this with you. I usually don’t bring anything then I have to go out when I need something. Antibiotic cream in chafing and benedryl cream are the two things I usually need!
I know! It’s great to have them all in one kit you can just grab
What a great source of info! Thanks for linking up and sharing.
Thanks for hosting!
Thankfully I have my husband who basically wears ALL the hats in our relationship, including nurse with a FIRST AID KIT. LOL!
That is helpful!
Those are great essentials. I had to scrounge for Motrin when my back was jacked up a few weeks ago. Can’t believe we didn’t have any!
Have to keep it stocked for sure
I wrote a blog post (last year?) about having a Go-To Race Day bag, and I always have similar items in it. I seem to acquire numerous samples of things from expos and goody/swag bags, so that’s where I toss most of them. I also have an extra grocery bag (or two) for icky post-race clothing (if I change clothes) and flip flops.
Great idea to put all those samples in the bag too
I feel like you have it all covered! I couldn’t have done any better myself.
Well thanks!
Definitley som e great ideas. People always forget to think about their needs for after the race!
They do! Thanks
This is great! As a fellow triathlete I can totally attest to the random aches and pains that can pop up, seemingly out of nowhere! Definitely going to add some of these things to my own post-race first aid kit.
I know it’s crazy how that happens!
This is so smart and such great ideas! Totally putting this together for my next race 🙂 Thanks!!
thanks definitely good have along!
Such a great idea!! I need to think about doing this because I’m always looking for these things post-race!
Yes me too!
What a great idea! I used to always get blisters so I bandaids on my toes even before a blister forms just to prevent them anymore!!
That is a good idea too!
This is cool! I never think about first aid but it’s really important because you never know when you’ll need it!
Definitely great to have just in case
This is a great kit to have around for soccer too! I’ll have to keep this one in the car.
It really is! Great idea
This is a great idea…actually I should probably keep something like this in my car at all times! I think I would add a little bottle of aloe in case I go too long between sunscreen applications.
A great thing to add thanks!
I’ve been racing in running events for over 40 years and tris for about 35. I have never needed a race first aid kit. I did have a ranger pop a blister and bandage it up for me one year as I did a grand canyon double crossing. He was cute too!
You are super lucky indeed!
Good things to have around. Glad they came in handy when you needed them.
Definitely!
Target shoppable images – how cool is that?
I used to keep a first aid kit in my car, but everything in it dry rotted over the years and I need to replace it. Thanks for the reminder!
I know isn’t that a fun option?!