HI my name is Deborah and I am an Over Packer. Ok training runs are complete, nails are done and nervousness has set in! Ragnar DC is finally here!
Let the packing begin! Here is my list of my 200 must haves:
1 Race bible
1 Team Binder (Our Team Captain did such an amazing job organizing this with all the info we could possibly need)
1 sleeping bag
1 pillow
1 roll of TP
1 First aid kit (so complete that I could do minor surgery on someone if needed)
1 pack of tissues
1 trash bag
all of the van supplies then were added to :
1 backpack
1 mini foam roller
1 yoga mat for post run stretching
Safety:
1 vest
1 head lamp
2 shoe lights & 2 knuckle lights
1 flashlight
1 LED light
25 glow sticks
Nutrition/hydration (not bringing too much as we will stop often)
3 mini tubs of Peanut butter
4 protein bars
2 shot blocks
4 Emergen C packs
1 bagel
24 twizzlers
48 Hershey kisses (because we deserve them!)
1 case of water (for the whole van)
1 cooler
6 Gatorades
1 reusable water bottle
1 mini shampoo, 1 mini conditioner, 1 hair brush, 1 deodorant, 1 pack of face wash towelettes, 1 pack of body wipes (Shower Pill)
1 sunscreen, 1 bug spray wipes & dry shampoo (there are lots of photographers out there!)
1 pair of flip flops (for showering)
2 towels
Oh right we have to run too!
2 pairs of running shoes
1 pair of sunglasses
1 fuel belt with 2 bottles
1 running watch & 1 charger
2 charging sticks (to charge phones and watches)
1 phone
1 wallet
Now to the important stuff:
3 running skirts
3 running tops
3 running bras
3 pairs of compression socks
1 rain jacket
1 sweatshirt
3 pairs panties
1 finisher Team Outfit & 1 pair of shorts
2 capris & 2 tees
2 pairs of socks
1 pair of pj’s for the night before
1 magazine
I fit all of that into ziploc bags labelled with the times of my runs. 
Our Team “Moms Do It All Night Long” Finisher outfit
Believe it or not I fit it all into here:
12 friends, 2 vans and a great sense of humor! #RagnarDC here we come!!
Could I possibly have forgotten anything? Please let me know I leave tomorrow!
For some more great Ragnar packing tips please check out my team mate’s “minimalist” list at MCM Mama Runs and Running with Perseverance
That is a whole lot of must haves! I can’t wait to hear about the experience! Have so, so much fun.
Thanks! Hi my name is Deborah and I am an over packer LOL
You are amazing! That is an overpackers guide for sure! That bible is intense, but at least you know what is coming. I love all the girly stuff to get you through, and make it more fun! GOOD LUCK, I know it will be the experience of a lifetime for you 🙂
Thanks I am really excited and yes I am sure quite the experience. When I get tired of running I am going to channel your running strength 🙂
Looking at this makes me excited for you! I don’t know if I could do it…those middle of the night runs? I can’t wait to hear how it goes!
You totally could! Mine are more like 8 or 9 pm but still different for me.
Wow. Impressive!! Good luck and have a blast!!
Thanks! super excited-you may have to do it next year!
Wait –are you really this packed already or was this from last year? ‘-) I am UN-packing from my work trip and planning to pack tomorrow night. If I forget something I will look for you.
All packed yes! I don’t think anyone else’s stuff is going to fit in the car 😉
Hahahaha, WOW! You ARE an overpacker 🙂 This will be good…you can learn what you won’t ever touch this time around so you won’t overpack next time, LOL
Maybe or Maybe I will need to do in field surgery and will have all the supplies!!
With dry shampoo? 😉
Because my hair will be so gross after I run and you know this mama likes to look cut in pics! 🙂
That’s what hats/visors are for 🙂
You are OUT OF CONTROL with doing a Ragnar! Seriously, SO impressive and amazing, SO much props to you AND THOSE OUTFITS ARE SO CUTE, loving the pink and sparkles, kick butt, best of luck <3 xoxo
ah thanks!! Haven’t actually done it yet-so excited about the outfits too. I am sure you will hear all about it!
I’m an overpacker too!! And I’m running this Ragnar as well… have you figured out where you are stopping to eat, etc. yet?
So exciting hope I get to meet you! Are you in van 1 or 2? I haven’t really focused on the eating. There should be a ton of places around as we are not really that remote.
I love the mom’s do it all night long shirt! So cute!
This is by far the most comprehensive packing list I have ever seen. Bookmarking for the future!
Ha thanks! Comprehensive for sure! Hope you do it sometime too
Hi Deborah:) have a great time! Shampoo? Are there showers at the finish?
So there is a High school along the way that lets you use their showers. We’ll see how that goes!
Great post I did Ragnar cape cod this year and it was a complete blast! I also think I had just as much stuff! Can’t wait to do it again. Where did you get the hologram ragnar logo? Your shirts are ao cute!
Thanks one of the MRTT moms cuts them for us. I can put you in touch if you’d like some made. I’m so excited!
Ah! I’m so excited for you! And you’re so organized!! Good luck!!!
Thanks I’m so excited too!
Wow! Lots of stuff, but great to be prepared! Love the twizzlers and kisses! 🙂 Good luck, I’m sure you’ll do great!!
Twizzlers and kisses can get me through just about anything! Thanks!
Wow Ragnar runners are so impressive! I’m also really impressed by your super organized packing. Totally don’t think you over packed at all! #wowlinkup
Thanks! I haven’t done it yet though 🙂
Oh my! Running a Ragnar in two weeks and I did not think about all of the extra stuff you mentioned….I may need to rethink my packing list! Thanks for sharing!!!
Ha ha no prob! I will let you know afterwards what I really needed. I am certainly prepared for anything!
I’m an over packer too and I have to fly in tomorrow for DC. I’m runner 1 in Van 1. Looking forward to the experience even if I’ve been out of commission for 9 days due to illness
I am runner 1 too! I start at 7:30 hope we get to meet at one of the legs. I hope you feel better! Weather is looking good after tomorrow’s thunder storm. Have a great time 🙂 Thanks for stopping by
We start at 5:30. Little nervous about the trail at dawn but I’ll be careful. The weather is going to be cold compared to AZ
We had such a hot last few weeks it is going to feel great. Don’t worry! I’m not a trail runner either just take it slow
Holy cow! As a classic underpacker and Ragnar veteran I must say you’ve got this. Did you rent a U-Haul? heehee. Have a blast! Will be thinking about the MRTT teams this weekend. Good luck!
It’s my first one obviously! If you need anything along the way I’m your girl just give a shout out #MRTT love!
Great post!! I am so impressed you fit everything so neatly into those bags 🙂 Love how organized you are !
Thanks I hope it all fits in our van!
Wow! I think you got it all and I love that you took time to get your mails done!!! Good luck! You will have an awesome time and I can’t wait to hear all about it!
Thanks! I am sure you will hear all about it several times!
What an awesome list! Loving the nail art 🙂
Ah thanks-totally completes the outfit don’t you think?
Wowza that’s a lot of stuff 😉 So excited for you and can’t wait to hear all about it!!
Ha I was just reading your blog-it is a lot of stuff that’s how I roll!
Haha there is NO WAY you could have forgotten anything! Being over-prepared is better than under. Good luck with the race girl!!!! xoxo
Thanks so much it was such a great experience and the only thing I forgot was a nail file!
You are going to be so amazing! I can’t wait to hear all about it! I’m a light light packer but then again I’ve never packed to run 200 miles 🙂
It was such a blast-hope you try one sometime. I’m sad that it’s over!
Great job packing! I love the idea of putting individual outfits into ziplock bags. Can’t wait to hear about the race!
It was great to have everything in the plastic bags made it much easier to change in a hurry.
Wow! Reading that list makes me excited for you… and makes me want to run a Ragnar Relay! I know we have one in LA, but I’ve never really looked into it. Sounds fun… and intense! I’m an overpacker too- I bring a TON whenever we go anywhere 🙂
It was so much fun-you totally should do it. I needed everything I brought with me!
OH my goodness, I bet you’re out running now! GOOD LUCK!
Thanks! It was such a blast and I would totally do it again!
Thinking of you as you’re running! Have a great time and I can’t wait to hear all about it when you return.
Thanks! It was so much fun!
It was so cool to see this posted on the Ragnar DC Facebook page! Go you! 🙂
We were lucky enough to get our post-race picture posted on Ragnar’s Instagram and Facebook pages! We felt like celebrities!
It was fun! People recognized me during the race-funny!
Awesome!
Hope it went well and you didn’t forget anything. Looking forward to the race report!
It was so much fun. I am so exhausted right now but so glad that I did it.
Ha! I wish I had seen this before I did Ragnar DC in 2012! We ended up losing BOTH our vans to breakdowns and I definitely didn’t prepare that well, but it was so awesome! (I wrote recap if you want to compare stories here: http://dcdana.blogspot.com/2012/10/ragnar-hours-1-15.html). Congrats on finishing!
Aw thanks! It was a fabulous experience and I would love to do it again.
I love this list!!
Thanks it was really everything I needed. Except for a nail file! LOL I really needed one of those 🙂