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Racecation Essentials for Beginner Runners
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items My go-to racecation essentials for beginner runners. From marathon and HYROX weekends to running while traveling. These are the shoes, apparel, bags, nutrition and recovery gear I actually look for when I’m packing for a race away from home.
Sections
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Running Shoes
Race Day Clothing
Travel & Carry
Fuel & Hyrdation
Recovery & After the Race
Running Shoes
The shoes I rely on for easy runs, long-distance training and race day. A good pair can make all the difference when you're putting in the miles.
This is my current stability shoes in my rotation. Good improvement on previous versions.
Nike Zoom Structure 23
This is my current daily trainers and my long run shoes. It is fast and can also handle easy heavy runs
ASICS Superblast 2
I use the 1080s during my long runs or recovery run. The Fresh Foam cushioning system makes the run a lot easier.
New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v15
This is my go to workout shoes. As a runner, you should be strength training which means you also need a quality workout shoe that will not destroy your shoe rotation. Nike Metcon fits this bill.
Nike Metcon 10
Race Day Clothing
Lightweight and comfortable running gear that helps me stay focused on the race—not on adjusting my clothes or dealing with discomfort.
Breeze through that workout with comfortable and functional clothing
Nike Running Tank Tops
I have been wearing trail running shorts even during road runs because it has a lot of pockets
Nike Running Shorts
No question – I wear socks during runs.
Nike Running Socks
2xu is my favorite race day compression bottom. My legs don't feel heavy even I am at 32Km
2xu Men's Compression
Travel & Carry
My go-to bags and carry essentials for keeping running gear organized and making race travel a little less stressful.
I got my travel bags in Decathlon
Decathlon Travel Backpacks
I always use packing cubes when organizing my race clothing vs my daily travel clothes. It makes my bag more spacious.
Tomtoc Packing Cubes
Hands down my favorite backpack. This is my current daily pack for work or short racecation.
Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L
Nothing beats a good run with a good music or a podcast. I use Shokz Open Pro to listen to music or a podcast. This is due to its bone conduction technology which still makes me aware of my surroundings but still enjoy what I'm listening to.
Shokz Open Run Pro2
Fuel & Hyrdation
The nutrition and hydration essentials I use to stay fueled before, during and after long runs or race day.
Stay hydrated by bringing light weight hydration system. Soft flasks are a no-brainer and can easily be stored in my running shorts during road or short trail runs.
Soft flask
When it is time to lock-in in the trails or Spartan races, I always bring my trail vests. Trail vests are key in enjoying the mountain trails or Spartan races. You can put in your flask or snacks w/o the hassle
Salomon Hydration Vest
I like Maurten Hydrogels since it is easy on the stomach and the taste is good
Maurten Hydrogel
Huma Energy gels are good option too. It has different flavor profile and nutrition combination.
Huma Energy Gels
Protein bars a good snack during a normal day or a long run
Hero Protein Bar
Recovery & After the Race
My go-to recovery essentials for helping me recharge, refuel and feel ready to move again after putting in the miles.
My go-to protein after a long run when I know I won't get a proper meal immediately. Easy way to add protein without having to prepare a full meal.
Protein Powders
My go to post-recovery exercise. I simply do my foam rolling on the floor. The next thing I knew I am asleep in my hotel room :D
Foam Roller
Always keep a yoga mat handy. Especially when you are going to a public gym.
Yoga Mats
The most studied supplement - Creatine. Mix it with your choice of protein and recover easily. Don't for get to hydrate
Creatine Monohydrate