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New Video Blog About Packing and Check Bags

September 29, 2015

Here’s a looooong video for you about what I’ve packed for this weekend and what I keep in my check bag.  It was filmed by the talented Dr. Brian Harris (whose specialty is smiles, not cameras) and edited by yours truly so I apologize for any mishaps (and also for screaming children in the background.)

Click here to visit my YouTube channel.

Couple things:

I have since chosen to NOT run with the bluetooth wireless headphones I purchased last week.  I can’t get them to play music without skipping around and stopping while my phone is in my pocket so I returned them. iPod shuffle and wired headphones it is.

Since I’ll be running without my belt (no need since I won’t be running with my phone), I’ll keep my Gu’s in the pockets of my shorts.  My shorts have one zippered pocket in the back and two in the waistband, so I’ll disperse the five gels throughout those pockets.

Here’s a link list for you of all the items that were in the video.

  • Garmin
  • iPod Shuffle
  • Headphones
  • USB charger
  • Advil PM
  • Advil Liqui-gels
  • Probiotics
  • Magnesium
  • Yogi Stomach-Ease tea
  • Yogi Calming tea
  • Shoes
  • Socks
  • Shorts
  • Tank
  • Blender Bottle
  • Modified Corn Starch
  • Gu Roctane
  • Cottonelle Wipes
  • Jacket
  • Visor
  • SPI Belt
  • Sunscreen
  • Post-race Hat
  • Wet Brush
  • Sunglasses
  • Lip gloss (Deelight color)

Please let me know if you have any questions and I’ll be happy to answer them.

Happy Running!

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Filed Under: Gear, Races, Training Tip Tuesday, Travel, Youtube

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  1. Rachel says

    September 29, 2015 at 6:52 am

    Can you tell me a little more about the modified corn starch and why it’s good for you/what it does/how it works/etc? Thanks!! :)

    Reply
    • Maury Harris says

      September 30, 2015 at 7:50 pm

      It’s like food (calories and carbohydrates) but it keeps your blood sugar stable and it’s long lasting. It’s also very easy on the stomach. I have noticed a difference when putting it in my water before long runs. The only drawback is that it is quite gritty. Worth it, though.

      Reply
  2. Tani says

    October 1, 2015 at 6:02 am

    And do you mix it just with water or what was the ” caffeine “?
    Love your videos!!

    Reply
    • Maury Harris says

      October 1, 2015 at 6:22 am

      Yep, I mix it all with 16 oz of water. I got the flavored caffeine drink mix at Fry’s but it can be found at any Kroger grocery store. It’s a Kroger brand powdered drink mix (so in the grocery store it would be next to the Kool-aid and Crystal light.) I prefer the Strawberry flavored Morning Boost or Mango Pineapple flavored Energy. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any more questions!

      Reply
  3. Erica King says

    October 1, 2015 at 2:01 pm

    Thanks for all of your tips! I love reading them. Would you recommend using the cornstarch for a 1/2 marathon too? How much cornstarch per the 16 oz of water?

    Reply
    • Maury Harris says

      October 2, 2015 at 5:15 pm

      Absolute! I use a scoop and a half for a half marathon and two scoops for a marathon :)

      Reply

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