Packing List for the 3-Day Walk

 Packing List: What to Bring on the Three-Day Walk

1. lots of chutzpah
2. the well wishes and support of my community
3. 1 sleeping bag
4. 1 sleeping pad
5. courage
6. a flag or other identifying marker so my pink tent stands out from 1000 others (still don’t know what that flag could be!)
7. 6 cotton kerchiefs, two per day….one to wipe sweat, the other to wipe snot
8. 6 pairs of wicking athletic socks, with a change each day at lunchtime
9. memories of my breast cancer journey and thoughts of the women I know who didn’t make it
10. mouthpiece for sleep apnea
11. 4 pill boxes, one for AM, one for after breakfast, one for dinner time, one for night time with my breast cancer meds and supplements
12. a stash of American ginseng, given to me by my acupuncturist to chew on every 3 miles
13. determination
14. two pairs of walking shorts
15. three pairs of wicking underwear
16. one pair of lightweight, fast drying, zip off hiking pants
17. my new black “Save 2^nd Base” tee shirt
18. a tiny pair of sharp scissors to cut moleskin for my feet
19. my iPhone to take pictures to upload on Facebook and so I have an alarm
20. tube of Traumeel
21. a willingness to listen and share
22. yellow theraband for stretching
23. two pairs of expensive walking shoes—broken in, at least 50 miles per pair
24. a breast cancer visor
25. body glide to prevent chafing injuries
26. a sense of adventure
27. sunscreen and sunglasses
28. a lifetime of perseverance in meeting goals
29. a lifetime of overcoming obstacles
30. wicking underwear and tank tops
31. months of walking meditation practice
32. large zip lock bags (2.5 gallon size) to put each day’s clothes in
33. poncho for rain
34. an open mind and a sense of humor
35. lightweight fleece jacket for cool evenings
36. flip flops for showers
37. personal toiletries….travel size
38. lip balm
39. zovirax in case I get a herpes on my lip
40. the support of all my donors
41. borrow Eli’s sweats and bring my black mysterioso shirt for cosy evening wear and sleeping
42. small head lamp
43. book to read before bed? Necessary?
44. ergonomic pillow (my own….essential)
45. Bottle of second skin for blisters
46. A small notebook to write in
47. Personal stash of advil to be taken every eight hours around the clock
48. Fanny pack and water bottles….well broken in
49. Stash of my favorite peanut butter/chocolate protein/carb bars
50. Willingness/receptivity/an openness to whatever arises
51. Spirit of adventure, play and fun

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written by Ilse Rowe, October 10, 2009

Laura, Your diary of the walk is the best possible. Many thanks for letting us take part and feel that we've been there. Congratulations, Ilse

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