Packing for an international marathon #GoRunIt and a Coach Kastor twitter chat

You guys, we leave for Dublin in TWO days. If you saw my bedroom floor right now, you'd think my dryer exploded. I finally broke down tonight and built my packing list, referencing the one I built for runDinsey Dopey Challenge. PS using an excel Spreadsheet for your international packing list is your new BFF.

Pack for all types of weather. If there is one thing I learned from the NYC Marathon in 2014, weather can change at the blink of an eye. This doesn't mean I haven't stalked Dublin's forecast since the 10 day forecast came out. As of today, we are facing 70% chance of rain, a low of 40 and a high of 50. Yikes. However, that could very well change when I am over there so I do not want to pack for the rain. This means - I have 3 options of outfits.  

Pack for the unexpected
If you are overseas, you will want to pack for the unexpected to happen.
Band-aids of all sizes
Whatever protein bars you train with
Your favorite Epson salts for baths
Bio freeze
Tylenol for before and during; Ibuprofen for after
Instant Ice Packs
Ladies - tampons (you never know)
Compression Sleeves for post race flights or long drives
Anything and everything you need for race day. You have no idea if the expo has what you need. Be sure to have your energy supplements,
Water belt - something I am taking to Dublin. There are 3+ mile stretches with no water stops. I am accustom to a water stop every 1-2 miles.

If it's raining
I learned a hard lesson by running a half in the rain - do not wear long pants. The water hiting the bottom of my pants drove me bananas. Your socks will get wet either way. If it is a 70% chance of rain, I will wear capris and bring my storm shelter rain jacket, layering arm sleeves and a tank. In my suitcase sits a roll of trash bags to keep my shoes dry and a dry place to sit prior to the start (something I learned from NYC Marathon last year).

Slub Tank / Storm Shelter Jacket Womens / Asics Adjust bra / Thermopolis LT Arm Warmers / GEL-Nimbus 17 Womens Running Footwear / Felicity Fleece Headwarmer / 7/8 Graphic Tight

If it's Cold and Windy
The 2014 NYC Marathon was record breaking wind. It was beyond cold for this poor FL girl and I did the smart thing by layering during that event. Although it was very cold, you warm up in 26.2 miles and need to layer. This is why I love arm sleeves - you can tie them around your running belt. You can do the same with a jacket. Be sure to have something to cover your ears!!

Essentials Tight / Seamless sports bra / Thermopolis LT Arm Warmers / GEL-Nimbus 17 Womens Running Footwear / Accelerate Jacket  / ASICS America | Felicity Fleece Headwarmer / Slub Short Sleeve

If it's a beautiful day at 50 degrees
As a FL girl, I find myself layering in 60 degrees . I fell in love with the Fit Sana Jacket. The back has this adorable cut out with a mesh liner. It's got breathable windows all over. 

Asics racer back tank  / Fit Sana Jacket / GEL-Nimbus 17 Womens Running Footwear / Women's Dawn-2-Dusk Visor / Cleo Pop Capris / Asics Adjust bra 

TWITTER CHAT WITH COACH KASTOR TOMORROW! #GORUNIT
From registering online and taking the first step along your training run, to picking up your race bib before crossing the finish line, participating in a race is all about preparation and determination. No matter if you’re planning on tackling a 5k in the next month or the TCS NYC Marathon in a few weeks, ASICS wants to hear your helpful hints – everything from training tips to race day recovery ideas. And, since you may have questions of your own, we wanted to give you access to some of the seasoned-runners ASICS knows, who’d love to share their race-rituals.

On October 20^th from 12pm – 1pm PST, join #TeamASICSNYCM 2015 along with ASICS elite athlete and coach, Andrew Kastor, as they share their race-prep tips and answer any training questions you may have.

Not sure where to start? Let us help! Just:

1. 1. Save this event to your calendar so you don’t forget

1. 2. Follow Coach Kastor and #TeamASICSNYCM 2015 on Twitter

1. 3. Tweet your running questions to @ASICSamerica using the hashtag #GoRunIt

1. 4. Join us on October 20^th from 12pm – 1pm on Twitter using @ASICSamerica & #GoRunIt

Did we forget to mention – your participation in the chat could win you $170 in ASICS gear? Since we want to inspire you to #GoRunIt, one lucky participant who joins the Twitter chat on October 20^th will be chosen at random to win a $170 e-commerce coupon code to redeem at www.asicsamerica.com (may we recommend trying on one of the 2015 TCS NYC Marathon collection shoes for size?).

Tweet this to share your running enthusiasm and RSVP to be a part of our #GoRunIt chat!