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Shamrock Marathon Preparation

March 13, 2014 By: Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC18 Comments

Well here we are. My marathon is just a few days away and I’m going over my packing list and making all final arraignments. One thing I’m not doing this time around is using a playlist since I decided to run this marathon without music. As I wrote, I will have my phone with me and I always have a pair of headphones in my pack, so if it gets really terrible late in the race, I can pop in my headphones but I’m hoping not to have to do that! So let’s talk marathon preparation!

shamrock marathon prep

  •  I’m getting all my outfits washed and put together:
    • I’ll be wearing (weather dependent) my Oiselle stride shorts (or my Lesley knickers if it’s chilly) with my Oiselle singlet, plus arm warmers.
    • I’m wearing my Shamrock Compression sleeves and my favorite socks (I’ll have extra in case it rains).
    • I’m also bringing a long sleeve throwaway shirt that I can lose at the start (or early on if it’s still pretty chilly at the start).
    • I will have a hat as well in case of rain.
  • I’m getting all the food I’m bringing together:
    • I’ll be taking Nuun, HoneyStinger waffles, and shot bloks. Plus peanut butter because who doesn’t eat peanut butter the morning of a long run / race?
  • And then there’s the gear:
    • My shoes / camelbak and garmin
    • All chargers
    • Flip flops / pants to change into at the finish line (I realllllly want to have my new LF sweats in my checked bag but I’m kinda nervous about them getting lost – thoughts???)

Whew! That’s a lot to think about but I’m lucky that my first marathon was away from home, so I’m familiar with what to do and how to prep. I’m getting so excited for race day — if you’d like to join in the excitement you can sign up here to track me on Sunday (Courtney Dredden).

Woohooo! Race day, it’s a coming! Don’t forget to link up tomorrow for Friday Five. This week our topic is “off to the races” – link up your race-related blog post 🙂 


Comments

  1. Michelle @ Running with Attitude says

    March 13, 2014 at 8:58 am

    Sounds like you’re all set! Nothing left to do but go enjoy your 26.2 victory lap 😉
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      March 13, 2014 at 11:57 am

      LOL – so true Michelle — thanks lady 🙂

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  2. Sara @ lifebetweenthemiles says

    March 13, 2014 at 9:37 am

    Sounds like you are organized and ready to run!! Good luck, enjoy and take in the scenery and rock it!
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  3. Michelle@Baby Blues to Running Shoes says

    March 13, 2014 at 10:26 am

    Your list sounds great! I had to travel for my marathon and I made sure to take my foam roller. My right calf gets weird if I sit in the car too long so I was so happy I brought it! Good luck and enjoy every mile!!!
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      March 13, 2014 at 11:57 am

      Oh that’s a good call. I might bring mine!

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  4. Mar @ Mar on the Run! says

    March 13, 2014 at 12:46 pm

    squeeee!!! so excited and just officially signed up for tracking updates 🙂 see you Saturday for our ROAD TRIP!!!!!!
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  5. Lindsay @brokeandbougie says

    March 13, 2014 at 1:00 pm

    good luck!! Peanut butter/banana/toast has been my race morning breakfast since middle school!
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      March 14, 2014 at 10:36 am

      it’s a standard 🙂

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  6. Nicole Robinson @MyCollegeBaby says

    March 13, 2014 at 5:42 pm

    Wow, that’s a lot of prep. It sounds like you’re all set. Have a great race!
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      March 14, 2014 at 10:37 am

      thanks nicole — i’m excited!

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  7. Abby @ BackAtSquareZero says

    March 13, 2014 at 7:26 pm

    Sounds like you are well prepared.
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      March 14, 2014 at 10:38 am

      thanks abby — i’m hoping so 🙂

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  8. Jennifer says

    March 13, 2014 at 8:23 pm

    Woo hoo SO excited for you!!
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  9. Lindsey says

    March 13, 2014 at 8:39 pm

    Haha, I just did a HUGE load of laundry so all my “good” sports bras and socks are clean. You can never bring too many extra 😉
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      March 14, 2014 at 10:39 am

      I know, right?! So necessary — woohoo here we go 🙂

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  10. Nicole says

    March 13, 2014 at 9:04 pm

    Looking forward to meeting you this weekend. Sounds like you’re ready!

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      March 14, 2014 at 10:39 am

      Can’t wait to meet you!

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  11. Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says

    March 13, 2014 at 9:39 pm

    I love that peanut butter is part of your race food routine. A peanut butter sandwich is my go to race morning breakfast. Simple, yet fulfilling enough.
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