What To Bring On Your Runs....

Something to know about me....I'm always prepared for any situation.  If you're ever trapped in a snowbank, in a car, hope you're in my car ha ha  I have everything you could possibly need from blankets to books ha ha  Maybe it's fear of the unknown, OCD, my many years of being a girl scout-who knows, but I pride myself in being ready for any situation.

With that being said, people have asked me what I take on my runs so I'm prepared BUT I'm not loaded up like a Sherpa heading up Everest!

That photo basically spells it out...
Watch and iPod:
These two need no explanation.
Chapstick:
I'm addicted and the idea of being on a run without it makes me crazy. ha ha  As I've mentioned in a previous post, I put it in my bra-easy access when I'm running.
Belt:
They claim the belt won't slide or move when you run-lies!  (slides less/more depending on my outfit tho)  Regardless of the annoyance of it moving, I keep using it.  It can actually hold a lot.  It has loops to store gels but as I've mentioned, I don't do gels so I use the loops to hold my house key.
Chomps/Jelly Beans:
I always have them on me for 7+ mile runs, but in general I keeps some with me in case I start feeling dizzy or weak.  I don't need the entire pack so I just keep a few wrapped up.
Phone:
I ALWAYS have my phone, for a few reasons: GPS if I happen to get lost, ability to call someone if I need help, to check in on FB mid run <---jk  (I keep my phone in a ziplock bag in my belt...protection from rain and sweat)
Insurance Card:
I'm just being prepared, but what if something happened and I was unable to tell EMS my info?  Having my insurance card takes care of things.  I don't carry my license because I don't want to forget my license in my belt and be out somewhere without it and I have several copies of my insurance card so one stays in my belt at all times. 
Small Water Bottle:
You can tell in the photo how small I'm talking with the water bottle.  (I got it in the travel size toiletries section of Target for like $1) After my incident with the bug I choked on while running and the humidity in NJ during the summer I always have it.  Some people do hydration belts, but that's not my thing.  The belt I wear annoys me enough.  On longer runs I generally plant water along my route so I don't have to carry extra weight but I don't skip hydration either.  (I still have to post about hydration while running...it's coming)

Sure there's more I COULD bring, but I find these to be the bare bones essentials...Happy Running! 


"To be prepared is half the victory."
Miguel de Cervantes