I remember packing for the race. Looking back, I wish I would have read more blogs and taken the advice of Racers who were on the field. I could have saved so much money. Money that could have gone towards my support account or money for personal expenses throughout The Race but I didn’t! So I’m writing a blog series that will hopefully help YOU – A FUTURE RACER! (Check out my previous blog and it will make a lot more sense.)
It's true! You can look and dress like yourself, while still on the Race.
Barely able to hold my pack at training camp but SO READY for 11 months!
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If you’ve been on The Race, you’re all too familiar with the “free pile”, where Racers ditch items at the end of each month.
Future Racers: BE CAUTIOUS!
This pile will trick you into thinking you need three more shirts, another thing of body wash, batteries, another bowl, and a hammock.
Why not? It’s free.
FALSE.
Unless you NEED something, DO NOT take from the free table.
It just adds weight to your bag.
RULE #1: Make a RULE for yourself – If you add something to your bag, you have to take something out.
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In my previous blog, I shared with you all how you can buy as you go along. That’s what I do! The last three months of my race will be spent in Central America and I’ll need more summer clothes but I’ll buy them then!
All 55 pounds of my pack and me at launch.
Clothes
- 1 Cardigan Sweater
- 3 sweaters
- 1 collared, button up shirt
- Comfortable crew neck sweatshirt
- Pair of gym shorts
- 1 t-Shirt
- 3 camis/tank tops
- 1 pair of clam diggers
- 1 tank top
- 1 pair of shorts
- 1 short sleeve top
- 1 pair of jeans
- 3 long sleeve shirts
- 10 pairs of underwear
- 4 pairs of socks
- 1 normal bra
- 1 sports bra (This is not on purpose. I would recommend at least two. Lost one. Whoops!)
- Scarf
- Pair of gloves
- Leggings – black
- Boots
- Swimsuit
- Tennis Shoes
- Flip Flops
Accessories and Cosmetics
- 2 Burt’s Bees chap stick
- Makeup: concealer, blush, blush brush, mascara, eye shadow, eye shadow brushes, face lotion
- Earrings
- A necklace (that doesn’t leave my neck)
- A ring (that I wear all of the time)
- Headband
- Razor and refills
- One thing of floss
- Shampoo & conditioner
- Body Wash
- Loofa
- Toothbrush/Toothpaste
- Almond Oil
- Malaria Pills
- Benadryl
- Deodorant
- Facewash
Other Necessities
- Tent
- Sleeping Bag
- Laptop & iPad
- Apple world converters
- Patagonia backpack
- Fake Marc Jacobs bag (Thank you Hong Kong!)
- Headphones
- Headphone splitter
- 3 pens
- Bible
- 2 Journals (one that I’ve already filled up)
- Camera
- Nalgene (It glows in the dark!)
- Towel
- Pillow
- 2 packing cubes (USE PACKING CUBES!)
- Small wallet
- Raybans
- Glasses
- Passport
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World Race Fashion Show with our little clothing options!
(It’s snowing and raining in Romania. We can’t go outside to do ministry, so we have a lot of time to spare!)
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Some of my favorites on Hidden Refuge, still need help with support.
The deadline is past and they are at risk of going home at the end of the month.
Will you consider donating $10 to their account? Just click on their links below!
Sara Hernandez
Sara is I-Squad’s Worship Leader. She’s passionate about Jesus and singing!
http://sarahhernandez.theworldrace.org
Katie Noble
Katie = Joy
There isn’t a minute while I’m in her presence when she isn’t making me laugh or smile!
http://katienoble.theworldrace.org
