So I’m traveling for work this week – as I do about once a month. Obviously the beauty of running is that you can do it anywhere and anytime. Fortunately for me, my work travels haven taken me to D.C. until Wednesday night, where I lived for 8 years before heading south to Austin in September 2008. This means I know my way around and can get some runs in.
This also means half my suitcase is taken up by running gear and here’s why.
I hate being unprepared for a run. I hate being underdressed or overdressed. I hate not having my Garmin and I hate not having my running hats. The temperatures this week are ranging from the high 30s to mid 50s. I don’t know what I’m going to need when. Since I will be running two days here, I obviously need two sets of any kind of running clothing to fit those temps.
Without further adieu, here’s everything I brought for a three-day trip that’s related to running:
- Running shoes (obviously)
- Running “kit” (my blue case that includes HRM, Garmin, iPod shuffle, running light, Garmin charger, iPod shuffle charger)
- Two sports bras
- Two pairs of shorts
- One pair of knickers
- Two short sleeve shirts
- Two long sleeves
- One heavier outer layer long sleeve
- Two pairs of socks
- Two hats
- One running water bottle (have one 8-mile run that I need to take water during)
- One non-running water bottle (not entirely running related, but it’s the bottle I drink from during the day at work at all times and it ultimately makes my runs better by keeping me hydrated)
- The “Stick” (mine isn’t exactly this one, but it’s a foam roller sub)
- Clif Bars (my typical “breakfast” before runs)
I also usually bring my rope that I use for stretching, but didn’t think about packing it this time. And of course, I have three days of actual clothing to pack, and toiletries.
Since I’ve traveled so much for work this year, I’ve gotten this down to a science. So no, I did not check a bag.
What do you pack for running when traveling? Do you bring every necessary item? Or do you scale back a bit?
