What's in my (car) running bag?

Yes, I have a specific bag that goes in the car that has all of my summer running essentials. First off let me say that I would looove to be able to run to where I want to run and then run home, but I'm not there yet...workin' on it though :)

This is my bag.

I have re-purposed my gym bag to be my car bag because we're poor. And I think Hubby would tweak a little if I brought home another bag. Ooh! maybe I'll ask for one for mothers day...

This is what goes in my bag:

Running shoes, obviously.
While out shopping for sneakers to wear to work, my mother-in-law asked why I didn't use my running shoes for work. Running shoes are for running and ONLY running. Knowledge is power.


The second most important thing.

Sadly the athletic tape in my bag is not pink. It's white, but maybe one day.


Because I can't tear athletic tape for the life of me.



My new toy. :D


For those esp. sweaty runs.
Just put a scoop into the full water bottle, give it a shake and life is good.
Dirty Secret: You can make your own sports drink mix. More on that in a another post.


Pasquale.
My constant running companion.
Dirty Secret: I started listening to music while I ran to cover up the sound of me huffing and puffing. I figured that if I couldn't hear myself I wouldn't be able to freak myself out with my labored breathing and quit too early. (This worked really well for me.)


My lips get chapped while I run and it drives me CRAZY. I slather this on pre- and post-run.
Dirty Secret: You can use Chapstick (or Vaseline/Blistex/Carmex etc.) to put on the tip of your nose and the apples of your cheeks to keep your face from getting chapped by the wind/cold while running. Works like a charm.


I use these to wipe the ick off my skin before it dries and I turn into a pimple monster.
Works pretty well.


Car snack. Tastes like summer. Mmm...


Because sometimes a girl needs more than fruit.
Dirty Secret: You can make your own nutrition bars. More on that in another post.

Things that SHOULD be in my running bag but are not:

Okay, you caught me.
I did my errands after my run and before I could go home and change...
So, yes, I did wear my running shoes to Target today. I'm sorry! It wont happen again.



The bugs are starting to come out. I was not prepared.

And lastly:

I know. I did a horrible horrible thing. I was out in the sun without sunscreen.
(But it felt sooo good.)
I will be stocking up tomorrow :)

Get packed and go for a run lovelies!