Pre-race checklist

Two nights before the race and I am quelling my nerves by getting all my gear together. It kind of reminds me of sorting gear before a trip back in my climbing days. Aside from my standard race stuff, I am also doing my very first drop bag. The following is my checklist of stuff that will go on my person as well as in my bag.

On me:

• Brooks Element Shorts (black)
• Race number folded and pinned to right leg
• Succeed Caps cellophane wrapped in left hip pocket
• Brooks Pulse T Top (yellow)
• Asics MCT Liner Gloves (day-glo yellow for style)
• The North Face Radial trail running shoes
• Sole custom footbed insoles
• Ultimax X-static socks (black)
• Two Toms Blister Shield Anti-friction Skin Guard Powder (in socks)
• Ultimate Direction Fastdraw Plus handheld (26oz bottle) for sports drink
• Nuun hydration tablets cellophane wrapped in zip pocket
• Ultimate Direction Solitaire waist-mounted bottle holder
• Ultimate Direction Sport Bottle (20oz) for water
• Pack of Sharkies Energy Chews (w/ Electrolytes)
• Clif Shot Gel (chocolate)
• Gu Gel (banana)
• Ginger People Ginger Chews (3)
• Two Toms Sport Shield Anti-friction Skin Guard Towelette
• Biofreeze Pain Gel
• Blister Pads
• TP
• Two Toms Sport Shield Anti-friction Skin Guard Roll-on (applied pre-race)

Drop bag:

• Ultimax X-static socks (black)
• Injinji Toe socks (tan)
• Brooks Running Top (blue)
• Package of sharkies
• Clif Shot Gel (chocolate)
  
• Clif Bar (Oatmeal Raisin)
• Nuun Hydration Tablets
• Two Toms Blister Shield Anti-friction Skin Guard Powder
• Two Toms Sport Shield Anti-friction Skin Guard Roll-on
• Java Juice Pure Coffee Extract
• Ibuprofen
  
• Britanne Microfiber Towel

Pre/Post-race gym bag

• Bull Frog Spray-on Sunscreen
• Microfiber Towel
• Two Toms Sport Shield Anti-friction Skin Guard Roll-on
• Aquaphor Healing Ointment
• Tecnu Skin Cleanser
• Sierra Designs ultra-light breathable rain jacket
  
• New Balance water resistant running pants
• Nike Dri-fit Sport Hoodie
• Adidas "nubbie" Sport Sandals
  

OK, that's everything that the anal-retentive side of my personality can think of right now. I will make sure to continue obsessing over this tomorrow as race day approaches.