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    EEEEKKK IT'S RACE MORNING - Shea Aquilano

    All the odds and ends I like to have ready to GET ready

    Shea Aquilano's expert gear recommendations on Rendezvu

    Products in this list

    • Foot Kinetics HikeGoo Blister Prevention Cream - 6.6 oz. by Foot Kinetics — <div>If you know, you know. Keeping the feet happy in an ultramarathon is a constant struggle with moisture, grit, and friction.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Now it's as easy as lathering the dawgs with this magical goop!&nbsp;</div><div>Will your non-runner friends watch you apply it in disgust? Maybe. But at least your feetsies will be blister free all day long.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>I applied this stuff once before a 21 hour race and I finished blister free after many sandy, wet, hot miles. Trust me, it works!</div>
    • Suunto Race S Powder Gray by Suunto
    • Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm by REI
    • Polar Verity Sense Optical Heart Rate Sensor Black by Polar
    • SoftFlask™ Speed 500ml 2-Pack by HydraPak
    • Styrkr SLT+ by The Feed — If you're a super salty sweater like me, drinking a glass of Styrkr SLT+ on race morning can help sodium preload–topping you off before go time.
    • Shokz OpenRun Mini Headphones by Shokz
    • ACG Ultrafly by Nike
    • Alpine Start Instant Coffee Bulk Bag - 30 Cups Original Blend (Medium Roast) by Alpine Start — I like to bring some instant coffee while traveling to races just in case :) Always unfortunate to wake up at 4am in a hotel room, airbnb, or camping and realize there's no means to get pre-race caffeine.
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