runningandthecity

what am I missing?

DAY BEFORE

• One or two electrolyte drinks
• Go to sleep early, you need to be rested
• Try to wake up/go as early as possible

BEFORE the RUN

• Drink water/electrolytes or sodium pills
• Wear SPF
• Wear anti-chafing
• Wear hair mask/thermal protection for hair/scalp
• Wear light colored clothes that hopefully won’t chafe

PREP/Bring

• water/drink if needed
• Refillable bottle
• Gel if needed
• Fast chews or salt pills
• Hat (with a wet sponge under it) or visor
• Sunglasses
• Biofreeze for cooling sensation
• Headband for face sweat

DURING

• Keep your clothes wet if possible
• Keep your head sponge wet, dripping even
• Look for breeze and shade
• Adjust your effort level, slow down as needed