Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Team 173 * The Running Dead
I love any adventure and I enjoy running but I am definitely not the fastest. I wanted leg 7 and got it. I am training for the Top of Utah marathon (Sept.15) and this race will help me with that - hopefully. My team was totally rad and I am thankful they did the harder and intense trails. I want to the Wasatch Back 12 times and do every leg at least once. This was my second Wasatch Back relay - 10 more to go!
My first run was Leg 7
Cheering on Chris during his first leg. It's all about teamwork!
Megan and Marissa gearing up for Legs 11 & 12. Megan had a killer of a climb ahead of her (1800+ ft.) and wouldn't look at the RagMag. She wanted it to be a surprised. She did awesome!
Van 1 and Van 2 visiting while Megan and Marissa run up and around Snow Basin.
Marissa finishing her trail run up at Snow Basin. I love her tie-dye shirt. I wanted a theme like the Grateful Dead bears and she made my vision happen. Thanks!
Ran into Tori during lunch at Snow Basin's lodge. I've been watching her travel the world on facebook...jealousy.
Dang van kept throwing our stuff out of the back when we opened the back hatch. It had nothing to do with our over packing.
Can you imagine what cars would see if we didn't wear these vests and tail lights? NOTHING.
Guess who?
Sipping hot coco and shootin' the bull...meanwhile Heather is running 8 miles up East Canyon. She rocks!
The Wasatch Back was like a reunion. I ran into so many friends from high school, college, church, school, etc. It was great to see Kristen Luck - she's a favorite;)
Val exchanging with Sarah at the start her run - Leg 20
Val finished her second leg 4.1 miles. RagMag said it was 3.6 --- surprise surprise the hill kept going.
Sarah and Dustin exchanging the slap bracelet.
Great run Sarah!
10 mile trail run --- done & done
Chris always had a smile on his face. Ready to run Leg 22!
Megan & Sarah kept warm waiting for Dustin and Chris' exchange to happen.
Val finishing her last run 4.0 miles - Leg 31
Sarah lives in Wisconsin currently and didn't let the elevation phase her.
Dustin enjoyed his "I'm finished" Cherry Coke;)
Chris worked "THE RAGNAR" hill with a smile!
I ran with Melissa & Julia last year. Good to see them at the finish;-) I actually saw Melissa cruising down Snow Basin when I was driving up to Snow Basin. She race Leg 1 - she is so tough.
We took 183rd out of 798 Coed teams & 148th out of 644 in the Coed Open division. Not too shabby!
(More pictures to come)
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Utah Valley Half 13.1
Utah Valley Half Marathon
June 9, 2012
This was my fourth half and got my best time on this race...granted it was mostly downhill;-)
Final time according to race chip: 2:08:54
The terrain was beautiful, down Provo Canyon along the highway. The temperature was perfect - not too cold or hot...just right. I was determined to run the whole time so I only walked during the aide stations. I would do this event again - very organized, great course, and good time of year. The only thing I didn't like was getting up at 3am to catch the bus by 4:20am in Provo. If I wasn't registered for the Top of Utah Marathon in Sept '12...I would consider doing the Utah Valley Marathon next year.
Running is a great sport and hobby because all you need is a good pair of shoes and yourself. My body felt great this race! My training sure made this race an adventure.
Next up....
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Killer Hill
The Wasatch Back Ragnar Relay is June 15 & 16 - two weeks away. Today a few friends headed up to do Leg 34 "Ragnar" for a training day....it was a killer hill above Midway. I ran as much as I could but sped walked a good portion. Funny thing is...I stayed right with two of my friends who did jog the whole time. My walk was the same pace as their jog. It was that steep! When we got to the next exchange we turned around and enjoyed the downhill. My half marathon next weekend is downhill so I needed this part of the training. Great day to be outside running!
Pictured above: Erin, Harold, Natalie, Heather, Jared, Sarah, Valery (me), Chris, and Leanne
We had five different W.B.Ragnar teams at this training run. Thanks Natalie for planning it.
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