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. </div><div><br></div><div>Now it's as easy as lathering the dawgs with this magical goop! </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. </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.