Fanny Packs in a Race

Go with a backpack or suitcase, just to be sure.

A fanny pack is not sufficient for a race as grueling as the 5K. Completing the distance will be very difficult unless you can convince your family members to stand at various points along the course to provide fluids and fuel (food). I would suggest covering the course on a bike to mark the .5 mile, 1 mile, 1.5 mile, 2 mile, 2.5 mile, and 3 mile (yes, even the third mile you will need SOMEONE). If you cannot convince family members, then definitely pay someone.

As a very bad second alternative, you could carry a pack, but only a backpack will do. Make SURE you pack at least 50 ounces of gatoraid per mile (this will vary depending on the length of the 5K that you will be running).

Most importantly, please keep us posted on your success or failure. Not many have crossed the barrier you are seeking to cross.

You most definitely need a Camelbak and a metal frame backpack to carry your tent and camp stove if you don't cross the finish by nightfall.

No, soldier, what you need is the Berkeley Lower Extremities Exoskeleton (BLEEX). It enables you to move a very heavy combat load for hours while feeling as if you are only carrying five pounds. This should help you on your mission to...

WHAT?! RUN A 5K?! YOU'VE GOTTA BE SHITTIN' ME PRIVATE! DROP AND GIVE ME 50 FOR SUCH A STUPID QUESTION!

Oh? You were kidding? Don't worry, son, Sarge has a sense of humor too. Take this toothbrush and soap, and make the toilet in the latrine clean enough so that I could eat off of it...because I intend to.

Don't forget to carry $500 in cash in case you die and they have to bury you.

This is some funny shit. I'm actually glad I read this post.

And, I can't believe I forgot to mention the tent in case you don't cross the finish line by nightfall. I mean, DUH!

Does anyone know where I can get a good fanny pack to run in? A light running one? Does Webb use one?

You can get those great black leather fanny packs at your local travel store. Try to find a store with lots of public television gear. Make sure your fanny pack has at least 5 pockets. I like the leather ones because after the race the fanny pack works great at a classy restaurant like Chilli's.

Fill your Camelbak with either pancake syrup or a 90% sugar solution. This will ensure you enough energy to finish.

I think fanny packs a re a very functional tool to use in the running racing experience. I wont race without mine.

Add "Power Bar" and vaseline to the list. Eat the PB immediately after the race (2-3 GU's during!!) so you have enough energy to get to the car. Bust out the vaseline if you start to get a crotch chafe or nipple chafe anytime during your 35-minute 5k.

Seriously guys, he was clearly kidding. Shame on those who responded seriously.

Packin Heat--I say wear the damn fanny pack if thats what you feel comfortable doing! I see many people running with and there is nothing wrong with them. I don't wear them, but if its important to your success then do it. Most of the responders on here are A$$holes and never have a nice thing to say about anyone or anything. Don't let them get to you, just do what feels right FOR YOU.

There is just no way this person wasn't kidding. Did you read about his cell phone and speedo shorts? I agree that letsrun posters can be unfair or rude at times, but there is no way this guy or gal isn't joking. Just no way.

last time i checked, swimming shorts were not the same as speedos. dude, stay away from me on the beach if you think they are.

Dude, I'm not a dude. I'm a chick, K? And a former competitive swimmer, so when I think swimming shorts, I think speedos. If I had it wrong, then I apologize.

Still there is no way this guy or gal was serious. Just no way. A cell phone?? Please. There isn't anyone that far removed from reality.

Packin,

Do not let these fools tease you with their siren songs. Many a man has tried to break through the 5K barrier only to meet his perilous and ultimately, ugly demise.

There lurks many dangers in the vast wilderness of suburbia. None more terrifying than the hulk and bastard child of Henry Ford...the Expedition. Many a runner has met their end under the tires of this 2 ton beast of steel and pure American Horsepower. Also, you will face many beasts of Providence's own creation. Such beasts like collie or labrador retriever should be avoided if you wish to survive your journey.

A fanny pack will not suffice my brave friend. No, you will need a BLEEX, topo map of the area, emergency flairs, a Winchester .360 and side arm, preferably a Colt .45 to ward of beasts that reside in cookie cutter developments. Remember you will need to consume at least a gallon of Gatorade every half mile. In addition, make sure to pack a portable GPS unit, camp stove and tent.

Finally, try to make camp at the 3-4k area by the end of day one. Many times the last 1k is a brutal ascent.

If you accomplish this mighty task you will take your place next to Sir Edmund Hilary in the anals of extreme adventure. May God Have Mercy on You Sir

Gram Parsons Biatch

How dare you suggest that he run the entire 5K in his VERY FIRST attempt?! Are you nuts or something??

Packin, seriously, you need to take this one step at a time. Start by running MAYBE 1K if you are feeling strong. Then just drop out of the race. You don't want to kill yourself in your first effort. These people are giving VERY DANGEROUS advice. Don't listen to them.

I think you should try to build on each previous effort, perhaps .5 to 1 K more during each race. You will have to pay more entry fees, but you could quite possibly be saving your own life.

I cannot believe that anyone would even suggest that you tackle the entire distance in your first attempt. That's why this place totally sucks. A bunch of losers are trying to hurt the newbies by giving bad advice.

Cigarettes, Tampons, Condoms.

hehehe silly people