I ran the ASICS London 10K and took only the most essential running kit with me: here is the list of minimalist running gear you need for a running race in London in the summer!

Thanks to Limelight Sports for inviting me!

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- I ran the ASICS London 10k on 10 July 2022 and it was a whole lot of fun.
- Took a very early bus (5:15 AM - 7:50) to London Victoria from Bristol and took minimal gear with me to the race because I didn’t want to use the bag drop off
- I travelled alone, so no one could look after my stuff when I was in London
- The race page said there will be bag drop off will be limited and usually don’t like using bag drop off anyway
- I took only the most essential gear and stuff that I can have on me during the race
- I had two bagels and a Red Bull on the bus on the way
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Shoes – ASICS METASPEED EDGE+: it was a no brainer to use the Edge+. It’s stable, fast and provides more than enough control during sharp turns. It’s light and, most importantly, comfortable enough to be worn all day. Perfect for 10Ks.
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Socks – adidas Running Ultralight Crew Performance Socks: I love the way these look. Raised cushioning on heel, arch support, flat toe seam, padded heel and toe, AEROREADY moisture management.
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Shorts – race shorts from Sportsdirect. I wanted the UA SpeedPocket Trail Shorts because they have extra pockets but the medium was too short. :( Had to go and get some the day before the race and settled on this own-brand one with one zipped pocket instead. They were actually fine, a bit too subtle for my taste but what can you do?
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Bumbag - AfterShokz Waterproof Waist Pack. This came as part of a promo box and haven’t been using it much but was a great addition to my setup. It housed the phone fine and was subtly tucked under the vest.
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Vest – Brooks Atmosphere singlet. I love this top. It looks and feels awesome. Sweat-wicking, quick-drying, odour resistant material made Sustainably. Minimal seaming - minimal chafing.
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HR strap – Garmin HRM-Pro, obviously. I wore it all day under my vest. I used it to collect additional data incl. oscillation etc.
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Watch – Garmin Fenix 7X. This wasn’t the cleverest choice as it hasn’t got the race widget (yet). I probably would’ve been better off using the Forerunner 955 Solar to be fair to measure running power. I don’t mind the weight, but it felt unnecessarily big for a running race.
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Fitness tracker – Fitbit Charge 5. I’ve been wearing the Charge 5 for a month now to track sleep and it was on my wrist as a passive tracker.
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Hat – New Balance running cap. Honestly, I have no idea which models this is but it’s light, ventilated and easy to carry; that’s all I need to do.
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\\what I wish I took with me
Watch the video to find out!

As always, thanks for watching and I shall see you soon!

[P.s.: sorry for the very high-pitched bye at the end, that came out the wrong way! ]

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