Training camp is preparation for World Race. For future racers here are some random tips & fyi:
- be prepared to live outside for 10 days, ie: bucket showers, porter potties, eating all meals outside,
- there was hot/warm water at my training camp so if you want coffee bring some instant coffee. Also, chocolate covered expresso or coffee beans are great.
- You will be able to work out. I worked out 7 of the 10 days & prob could’ve worked out all 10 days if I really wanted to. If you prioritize it, there is time to make it happen.
- Bring head phones, possibly noise canceling headphones if you like alone time & space, you’re around people pretty much 24/7,
- only bring clothes that fit the dress code, I brought a lot of shorts that I couldn’t wear bc they were too short. Nike/Adidas/Reebok running shorts are usually too short.
- Phone charger, I forgot mine. They ask that you don’t be on your phone much so you’re not distracted, but if you want to check your phone at all, bring a charger so you don’t have to ask & borrow one.
I did a lot of research prior to buying gear and read a ton of World Race blogs. Here’s my World Race Packing list:
This is the gear I ended up with after lots of research:
Trekking and Day Packs: North face all the way bc of the chiropractic certification for back support. I got a 70L trekking pack. I have a smaller trekking pack & have run/sprinted across the airport with it to make a flight, super comfortable in general and not hot.
Tent: Sierra designs meteor 2 (weights ~4lbs, plenty of space inside with pockets on the side & places to hang Carabiners on top) it monsooned the last night of TC. I had my tent vent open. I didn’t get wet or any of my things.
Sleeping bag: Sierra designs zissou 35/650 dridown.
Sleeping bag liner: Sea to Summit insect shield
Thermarest pillow (it’s ok, it packs down well)
Sleeping pad: neoair camper XL with a mini pump. It is a little crinkly with movement but super comfortable, even for side sleepers. One morning I legit woke up and thought I was sleeping in my bed at home.
Here are some pics & videos from TC:
Pre-training camp
Yeah, those shorts are too short for WR dress code.
Bucket Showers
Training camp, camp
Training camp, dryer
Meal time
Chillin’ at campsite
My Squad!! O Squad!! Each squad has names that start with a letter.
Here’s my team..
Our team name is Tercules!! The second pic is day 2 of no showering for me lol. It was the last day of camp.
I hope you are doing well!
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