Packing for Dopey CHallenge

Running 4 races requires a lot of packing so here is all I packed! I had to pack early as I was going home for Christmas and then straight to Florida 

For the races (I put all of this in a carry on to ensure it did not get lost):

• 4 pairs of shoes-I am wearing a different shoe for every distance just incase it rains. Also, I am still breaking in a new pair of shoes so they will be great for the shorter distances
• 4 pairs of socks
• 4 shirts
• 4 bottoms
• the weather looks fine but I packed 4 pairs of capris to run in just incase a surprise cold front comes through
• 4 costumes
• **I pack all of my stuff in drawstring backpacks to ensure all costumes are accounted for
• flip belt
• sunglasses
• ipod for music and case
• backup ipod
• headphones
• backup headphones
• garmin
• Road ID
• Hair ties
• Hair bands
• garmin charger
• ipod charger
  

During races:

• breakfast before-I plan on buying peanut butter travel packs, smoothie packs, cereal, vega pre and recovery
• I packed chia seeds and sugar for my cereal
• Fuel-I packed a 2 packs of margarita shot bloks and a few clif shots. I need to buy more at the Expo
• Band-aids
• Icy hot packs
• Icy hot/biofreeze
  

Recovery:

• Baby wipes to use right after the race
• 3 pairs of compression socks
• Procompression capris
• Rollers
• Lacrosse balls-great for those tough knots
• Water bottle
  

Clothes:

• I usually end up wearing my race shirts after they happen but they are long sleeve so just incase I always pack 4 extra shirts
• Outfit for Expo
• Outfit for extra days (I will also be there Sunday and Monday before the expo and Monday after)
• Outfit for plane ride home
• Pajamas
• Swimsuit
• Jean shorts, 2 pairs of jeans
• 2 light jackets
• Pair of boots and winter coat (this is more for the holidays but just incase!)
• 2 long sleeve shirts to wear incase it gets cold
• flip flops to wear around the hotel
• 2 pairs of sneakers/flats to wear around the parks
  

Parks:

• Magic bands!
• Tickets
• Money/credit card
• Umbrella/poncho/rain coat incase of showers
• Park bag
• **bag for Expo-I am going to bring a bag to help carry all of my shirts and stuff I buy. 6 long sleeve shirts take up a lot of space
  

Misc:

• Power strip (there are never enough plugs in a hotel room)
• Plastic bags (use for ice, incase it rains, etc.)
  

Carry on bag:

• Books to read
• Headphones for the plane
• Kindle/tablet
• Computer
• Snacks
  

That should cover it! What are some of your packing secrets?