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Here’s what every cross country runner needs in their meet day gym bag.
Cross country meets are exciting and intense, with many variables needing to be planned. From arrival time to navigating course terrain to unpredictable fall weather, there is lots to plan and prepare for race day. One way to get ahead of preparations is to pack your gym bag with all the essentials at least the night before.
Here’s a comprehensive guide to what cross country runners need to bring to a meet to be prepared on race day.
Racing Uniform
Some runners prefer to show up to the meet location dressed and ready to go. Others prefer to layer and place their race jersey on last. No matter if it is worn or packed, place your team uniform out the night before so it’s ready to go.
What the athlete can pack is an extra uniform in case of spills, rain, or other unforeseen circumstances if they have one. A change of clothes for after if you are hanging out with the team, traveling, or looking to get out of wet clothes is always a great idea....
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Here’s what every cross country runner needs in their meet day gym bag.
Cross country meets are exciting and intense, with many variables needing to be planned. From arrival time to navigating course terrain to unpredictable fall weather, there is lots to plan and prepare for race day. One way to get ahead of preparations is to pack your gym bag with all the essentials at least the night before.
Here’s a comprehensive guide to what cross country runners need to bring to a meet to be prepared on race day.
Racing Uniform
Some runners prefer to show up to the meet location dressed and ready to go. Others prefer to layer and place their race jersey on last. No matter if it is worn or packed, place your team uniform out the night before so it’s ready to go.
What the athlete can pack is an extra uniform in case of spills, rain, or other unforeseen circumstances if they have one. A change of clothes for after if you are hanging out with the team, traveling, or looking to get out of wet clothes is always a great idea....
More...