Traveling to your goal races

Fall is quickly approaching! That might mean some runners will be traveling across the country to their goal races. With Covid-19 a lot of races have been cancelled, but there are some states with races still going on! We are going to be speaking more in general terms with regards to travel. These are tips you can use in 2020 or even if you are listening in 4 years from now headed to the Chicago Marathon.

Whether you are traveling 50 miles or 5,000 miles we have some tips for you to use to make sure you have your best race ever even on the road! Jason and I have traveled to several marathons across the country including Chicago, LA, Las Vegas, and Boston and ran BQ times on the road.

What is the best race you have ever traveled to?

What is the hardest part about traveling to races?

Do you prefer races at home or away?

Do you think people should travel this year?

Nutrition

Should you bring snacks?

How should you eat on the road? How important is this?

How to stay hydrated but also not pee every 5 min on a plane or car ride?

How do you not try anything new when you have to eat out the night before?

Should you get reservations to dinner the night before?

Should you pack food in your carry on for the race day breakfast and fuel?

Clothing and gear

How do you pack for the race?

Watch charger, cell phone charger, phone carrier, headphones! All your running gear!

Should you put your running stuff on the carryon?

How many race day outfits should you pack?

Throw away clothes?

Logistics

How should you get to the race expo?

When should you go to the race expo?

When should you do any sight seeing?

How early should you get to the race start?

Should you take their transportation or get dropped off?

Should you have a plan after you finish?