The time has come for Ragnar Chicago 2013!
The overnight relay race begins in Madison, Wisconsin and ends at Montrose Beach in Chicago, Illinois. I tried it out last year, and found it to be a fun adventure. Though I didn’t really know anyone on my team prior to that weekend, we were fast friends and thoroughly enjoyed the weekend together! Sadly, we won’t be running together this year, but perhaps we’ll be back in 2014.
This year, I’m looking forward to running with 11 new friends on Team Badass Awesome!
Here’s what I’ll be bringing:
Packing List – Ragnar Chicago 2013
Required Safety Items (see here for more info on official Ragnar safety rules)
1. Reflective vest (each runner needs one)
2. Headlamps or flashlights (2 per van)
3. Tail lights (2 per van)
Running Gear
1. Three running outfits – shorts, top, socks, etc. – two packed in gallon-sized Ziplock bags, one to wear Friday AM
2. Long sleeve zip-up (tech material)
3. Compression calf sleeves
4. Garmin Forerunner 405
5. Hat (tech material)
6. Sunglasses
7. Foam roller
8. Sport Stick
9. Nathan Sport Bottle
10. Gatorade mix
11. Ear bud headphones
12. Running shoes (duh!)
Clothing
1. Flip flops
2. Sport cami
3. Sweatpants
4. Hooded sweatshirt
5. Shirt from recent badass race (bragging rights)
6. Jeans (I just really love wearing jeans)
Sleeping Necessities
1. Sleeping bag or large fleece blanket, pillow, extra pillowcase, rolled up and in plastic bag (don’t take out until you will use them)
2. Compact sleeping mat
3. Eye mask
4. Ear plugs
4. Golf umbrella (for shade if sleeping outdoors)
Hygienics
1. Travel size shampoo / conditioner, soap / body wash
2. Antiperspirant
3. Face moisturizer with SPF
4. BodyGlide
5. Dry shampoo
6. Comb / brush, hair fasteners, scrunchies
7. Makeup remover wipes (formulated for face), baby wipes (do not use baby wipes on your face – no bueno)
8. Old, but clean, bath or beach towel and washcloth (you can throw away after using)
Creature Comforts
1. iPad
2. Gu – Vanilla Bean flavor
3. Nutella
4. Running magazines
5. Playlist to share with teammates – road trip music!
Stand By Yer Van
1. Large chest cooler (or two medium coolers)
2. For the cooler – frozen 2-liter bottle filled with ice
3. Water jug, each runner brings a refillable bottle
4. Stuff to decorate the exterior (washable paint markers, etc.)
5. Boombox (for major exchanges – NOT residential neighborhoods! Don’t be a jerk)
6. Treats to share with the team
7. Ice (buy after each major exchange – you’ll need ice for consumption, and ice to keep your sh*t cold)
8. Special beverages – gatorade, mineral water, protein shakes, energy drinks, etc. (remember – no booze allowed on the course)
9. Drink powder to add to water bottles
Foodstuffs
1. Yogurt (individual size – delicious and nutritious)
2. Gallon size bag of small apples – keep in cooler (soooo refreshing)
3. String Cheese
4. Bananas
5. Granola Bars
6. PB&J supplies (bread, nut butter, squeeze bottle of jelly)
7. JUNNNNNNK FOOOOOOOD
You do the talking: Have you ever run an overnight relay race?
What creature comfort item would you bring on a relay?
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