I’ve run everywhere from Las vegas to nyc to Disneyworld to Israel. I like running as well as I like traveling. right here are a few of my finest tips when you are traveling to an worldwide marathon or half marathon. happy running as well as risk-free travels!
My preferred thing in the world is traveling to a new location to run a marathon. My second preferred thing is traveling just to run as well as eat (without a race). I was invited to run the Nevis Marathon this weekend however had to cancel because of a personal health and wellness issue. I’m super disappointed. Ugh. I was truly excited to run on a Caribbean Island!! I want to go somewhere tropical as well as gorgeous!
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As I was preparing to make the trip I put together this listing of travel tips for running an worldwide marathon. Hopefully, you can utilize it to travel as well as run somewhere awesome. as well as ideally I can utilize it for one more race soon! If you run the Nevis Marathon or one more tropical race tell me all about it so I can go next year!!
Travel tips for Running an worldwide Marathon
1. Make a packing list.
In addition to the usual clothes, toiletries as well as electronics – when you are traveling for a race you requirement all your running gear.
Make a listing particularly for your running needs. Go from top to bottom (hat/visor down to shoes) as well as listing whatever you put on your body for a race.
Tip: Don’t fail to remember sunblock, running fuel as well as your running watch!
I compose my listing right on the gallon sized ziplock for all my non-clothing running needs:
2. pack two days before you leave.
So if you recognize you failed to remember anything you have time to get it. This is much better than running around like a crazy person the day before you leave.
This likewise leaves time in situation something you want to bring (but didn’t make the list) just suddenly pops in your head in the shower/middle of the night/whenever stuff pops in your Camiseta Rangers FC brain.
3. inspect the weather condition report.
Check what the weather condition will be on race day – particularly during the race. If you’re living somewhere chilly as well as traveling to a tropical climate you may have to dig out your summertime running gear (or vice versa). pack for the weather, however bring a few warmer or cooler choices in situation it modifications or your body responds in a different way to the weather.
4. Passport, immunizations, doctor’s notes…
Make sure your passport is valid as well as the expiration date is not coming soon. Some countries need a ‘cushion’ of time from where you’re traveling to when it will expire.
Check the CDC website to see if travel to that country needs any type of immunizations or special health and wellness advisories.
Make sure you can drink the water. If you can’t drink tap water there hit up a store as well as stock up on bottled water right away so you are moisturized for the race.
Check the race website for any type of other requirements. I was going to run a race in France two years back as well as needed a health and wellness record when registering.
5. Running food – pack some snacks you can eat before the race. pack the fuel you’ll want to eat during the race.
Depending on where you are going you may not have gain access to to your usual pre-race bagel as well as PB. If you have a sensitive tummy as well as can’t just switch out the usual food for something else you have to bring fuel with you.
6. travel in comfortable clothes.
Consider using compression socks or sleeves on your flight. wear something you can move around as well as sleep in. sitting in a little airplane seat for hours each time can cause you to tighten up – get as much as stretch if needed. walk around the flight terminal in between flights as well as stretch.
I have full-on traveled with as well as utilized my foam roller in an airport! nobody cares. Yes, they looked at me like I was weird however um… I am.
7. get some sleep.
Look up the time difference from house to where you’re traveling. What time will the race begin? This may throw off your usual routine so be gotten ready for it.
Consider bringing a sleeping aid to assist you wind down. Bring or request chamomile tea from the hotel. Melatonin is a more natural choice if you don’t want to take a sleeping pill.
Bonus tip: In addition to sleep make sure you’re getting rest before the race. try to routine major sightseeing Camiseta Sevilla FC as well as time on your feet for after the race.
8. bring on.
Keep calm as well as bring on – your running gear. put the clothes you want to wear for the race in your bring on. ideally the airline won’t ever lose your inspected bag, however just in situation at least you have your running essentials.
9.Research the race.
Check the race program elevation profile (and try to train for that).
Is the race determined in miles or kilometers? <- When I ran the Jerusalem Marathon the race was in km as well as it was a bit confusing at times. When is the expo as well as what documents do you requirement to give it? print out race confirmation develops at house before you go. Where is the begin as well as surface line of the marathon? Can you get a hotel close-by to make it easier? 10. have FUN!! This is (probably) the only time you are going to run this race in this country. It’s a when in a life time experience. You are running in a new place! soak Camiseta OGC Nice it in. Take pictures. enjoy every single minute!
Question: What is your dream travel destination or race?
Me: all of them. All all all of them
I would like to run a race in the Caribbean or somewhere island-y . as well as I’d like to do the excellent wall of China. as well as Comrades. as well as Berlin. Is there a race on the moon yet?
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