Here we are at the top of the final race week for the Abbott World Marathon Majors series, the New York City Marathon, and my third marathon this year!
**For those of you wondering, “Who’s Abbott? How many World Marathon Majors are there?” Here’s a brief 101. **
Yeah, I know – my THIRD MARATHON THIS YEAR?! Trust me, I’m also saying “What the heck Kayla?!” to myself seeing how last year I confidently stated on The Runner’s Club Podcast (Spotify | Apple Podcasts) that I would never run a marathon so, there’s a lot to unpack there but we’ll save that conversation for an audio post.
Going from running local races to showing up at international start lines made for a steep learning curve in packing preparation, but my experience as a collegiate athlete and professional volleyball player equipped me with a few pro-tips from my playing days.
Without further adieu, let’s get into my packing strategy, must-haves, and lessons learned, shall we?
