Pre-race gear check for #CM10

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Thomas Powell
Gear laid out for the 2010 Chicago Marathon
  • Mizuno Wave Rider 12 with 388 miles on them (I chose better stride over Saucony with fewer miles)
  • Powersox
  • Timex IM stopwatch
  • OBX Marathon running hat — it’s gonna be a warm one tomorrow, and salt and contacts don’t mix.
  • FuelBelt bib holder – got shorted on safety pins in racing packet.
  • 5 Powergel gels in a gel holder
  • iPhone 4 running case + headphones in case things fall apart and I need the entertainment.
  • Blue Nike tank
  • Nike Livestrong running shorts
  • Nexcare [medium size] bandages
  • Racing bib
  • D-tag on right shoe with d-tag holder clip.
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