If you’re traveling for a race, make sure you pack these essential items. In the video above, I explain why these are must-haves for your trip.
• Earbuds like Beats Fit Pro or Jaybird Vista 2
• Earplugs
• Coffee (I like these portable pour-overs)
• A snack for the plane
• Gallon Ziploc bag
• Watch charger
• Toilet paper
And don’t forget these items, which can be easily replaced on the road:
• Gels
• Allergy medication
• A physical book
• Safety pins
• Waist belt
• Pain relievers
• Nipple tape
• Vaseline
• Lip balm
• Sunscreen
• Hair ties
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Jeff is Runner-in-Chief for Runner’s World and the director of product testing. He has tested and reviewed running shoes, GPS watches, headphones, apparel, and more for nearly two decades. He regularly tests more than 100 pairs of shoes each year, and once had a 257-day streak running in different models. Jeff can usually be found on the roads, racing anything from the mile to a marathon, but he also enjoys racing up mountains and on snowshoes. When he’s not running, you’ll probably find him hanging from a ladder making repairs and renovations to his house (he’s also director of product testing for Popular Mechanics).
