Ragnar takes a certain type of person... You spend 48 hours in a van with at least 6 other people. Most of your meals will be taken within this van, you'll change in the van, you'll sleep in the van ( if you're lucky), and you'll jump right into the van after a 10mile run on an open Wisconsin road at 2pm.

However, the bond you'll have with everyone in that van is amazing. You'll share clothes, food, blankets, van floor sleeping space....

Ragnar does a great job at organizing these relays. It was really simple to follow the instructions, and meet our runners at various check outs. It takes a lot of work to be the captain, and this person needs to be extremely well organized and read all the emails that Ragnar sends out.

Bring food that's easy on your stomach, and easy to carry - larabars, pbjs, fruit, nuts and bring extra clothes. I'd also suggest talking to someone that has done Ragnar before heading out. However, if you ever get the opportunity, take it! I experienced a side of Wisconsin - Chicago I never would have.