Whether you are doing a RAGNAR Relay, Red Rock Relay, 18 Hours of Ogden Relay, or any other relay this Summer, we’ve got all the things you need to have a successful event. Collectively, our staff has over 350 years of running experience and has run over 30 relays. We will be able to tell you what you do need, what you don’t need, and what you should prepare for. For more information, come to our Relay Clinic. It will be held on May 24th and May 31 at 6:00 pm.
For starters, here is a handy checklist of MUST HAVES, things we AND most the Relay organizers feel are ABSOLUTELY necessary to have.
- Reflective vest-Required
- Head lamp-Required
- Flashing light (tail light)-Required
- Hydration system
- Extra water bottles
- Energy Drink
- Blister/First Aid Kit
- Bodyglide
- Hat or Visor
- Sunglasses
- Energy Gels/Blocks
- Sun Screen
- Ice
- Warm Clothes
- Drinking Water
- Drenching water
- Real Food
- Cooler
- DEODORANT!!!
The following is a list of things you will most certainly wish you had. These items are NOT required, but will certainly make your experience all the better, and not just for you, but for your van-mates as well.
- Shower wipes
- Extra pair of shoes
- A different outfit for each leg of the relay
- Extra socks
- The Stick or some sort of massage stick
- Compression apparel
- Compression calf sleeves
- Electrolyte supplements
- Running watch
- Heart monitor
- Speed/Distance monitor
- Alternate Hydration System
- Hand held water bottle with strap
- Book/Magazine
- Music
- Wash cloth
- Blanket
- Pillow
- Sleeping bag
- Extra cash
- Advil/Tylenol
- More food and water
- Games/Entertainment
- Camera/Video
- Washable Window Markers
Whether you are a first time relay racer, or a long time veteran, we have the knowledge and experience to help you find the things you need to make your relay a success. If you are a first-timer, don’t worry. You will love the events and you will feel like a hero at the finish!
For more information, we are hosting a Relay Clinic on Thursday May 24th and Thursday May 31st at our 700 E store at 6:00pm. Come with all your questions. We will have course maps for all the major relays, people there to answer your questions (including people who have run your very same legs of the races!)