If you are new here, I love to go for a good run. No, I’m not a fast runner, but I love to run. It is a good work out for me and a good way to get some fresh air, space and get into nature. It is also a great accompaniment to the program I participate in, My Peak Challenge.
There are a few things I always grab and take along with me when I go running on the trails. I have to drive to get to them, so I am able to keep things in my vehicle while I run. However, sometimes I use my husband’s car and I am without tissues, like today when I ran in the cold.
I’ve been thinking for awhile now, that I should keep a running pack full of essentials and emergency items. I decided to assemble it today. I was given the backpack the other weekend while I was in Rhode Island and thought it would be perfect. I always grab my Flipbelt so I am able to keep my key with me while I run and my phone in it if I want to run hands free. I always grab bluetooth headphones as well. Can’t leave home without them!
In the summer months I could keep friction block and an exercise towel. An extra hair tie and a little snack would be good as well. I would toss in a pack of tissues and extra pair of sunglasses. And of course, you should take a bottle of water along as well.
This is also a great idea for when you are in a race. You just never know when you may need an emergency item when you are at a race.
So here’s the list:
- Flipbelt
- bluetooth headphones (these are discontinued)
- hairtie
- friction block
- tissues
- a little snack for post run
- exercise towel
- lip balm
- gloves
- Fitbit
- sunglasses (preferably a plastic pair or running sunglasses)
- pain medicine
- bandaids
What do you put in your running bag? Share with me down in the comments! I’d love to build a community here with my blog!
Have a great week,
