Getting my ass over the pass has resulted in a….sore ass. I believe this is actually due to getting in an out of the mini van 682 times rather than the running. I was very happy to complete 17.7 miles in 24 hours considering my last long run was only 11 miles…average pace was 9:30…also great since it was at altitude and previously I was doing 10 minute miles!
There is so much to tell you about this race that I really don’t even know where to start or stop.
The 12 of us seemed like old friends almost instantly, which I entirely attribute to runners being the most awesome people on Earth. :)
Step 1 Decorate Van…we just used some fun paint to put on our states…8 of them I believe…but others had some very amausing vans…
Step 2 Run in amazing places. Blue sky…moutains all around…llamas…horses…dirt roads…I was in love with every step of my run. I felt very fortunate that the altitude wasn’t bothering me and that I didn’t have any super horrible uphill runs. Just one steep downhill to shred the quads.
Step 3 Cheer on teammates…water stops…dancing on the side of the road…music blaring…ahh good times.
Step 4 Mark van with roadkill…number of people you passed
Step 5 Pass off to next runner!
Step 6 Gear up for night runs…chilly while waiting. Vest, headlamp…blinking red light…lookout world here I come!! Running in the middle of nowhere colorado at night was such a cool experience. I only had one freak out when I could hear an animal…then saw a big black shape…EIIIKKKK it’s a bear! No it was a horse.
Step 7 Sleep in a crazy school cafeteria with tons of other people on the floor. I didn’t actually sleep…but I was happy to not be in the van for 4 hours.
Step 9…FINISH..SHOWER after 33 hours…EAT a real meal… SLEEEEEEEEEPPPPPP.
The ONLY bad thing to happen was I lost one of my diamond stud earrings…BOOOO. I didn’t let it spoil the trip, but it sure was frustrating to do something like that!
Unfortunately I have some crazy work today and tomorrow so not as much sleep as I was hoping for…but hey Thursday is my birthday so whatever it’s still a great week!!!!
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just me
Damn, that was fun. We need to do them more often. :D
Lisa
That sounds like so much fun! I am running in a relay in February and can't wait.Thanks for the race report!
Natalie D
that looks fantastic! so much fun! and gorgeous! sorry about your earring thats a bummer!
Eve
Wow – that sounds like an incredible race! Amazing that it went through the night, quite an experience!
Marlene
What a crazy fun adventure! Thanks for sharing!
Meghann
Looks like you ladies had so much fun. Are you up for the Miami to Key West Ragner Relay in February?!?! Let me know ;)
Jules
Great recap! I'm glad someone got a picture of us crammed into the school cafeteria, that was an experience. Sorry again about your earring, that really stinks!
chandra
Great work!! Ahh, so fun!! You're bringing back great ragnar memories for me. :) We're putting a team together for 2010 if you're interested!
gwenniepie
Congrats! That sounds like so much fun! I've been looking at doing a relay in Vermont and this is total motivation!
X-Country2
Looks like a pretty amazing experience. Congrats on getting yo ass ova that pass!
Anne
That race looks so cool! Congrats :)
Kristin
Yay! It was so fun meeting you…I have a busy week as well, boo!Happy early birthday though :)
The Washingtons
It was great meeting ya. Sorry to hear about your earring. (guess that's a new pair would be a good bday gift?!) Happy early bday! -cw
Denise
I'm so glad you had fun, they are great experiences!! Congrats on the road kill!
Mel-2nd Chances
Sounds like such a fun event! Sorry about the earring though, that sucks :(
Jamie
Sounds like so much fun! Great job on the mileage and pass on nearly no sleep, at altitude, and after coming back from an injury!
Missy
That looks so fun! And so pretty!! How cool to run in the middle of the mountains!
Chic Runner
That looks simply gorgeous! I'm jealous of the nice scenery. It looks so fun to be with all those fun girls. I creeped your photos on the FB as well :)
Marci
Sounds like a fun time. I have never done a relay before, but would jump at the chance to do one! I voted for you, good luck with the contest!
J
What a great way to start your birthday week! I have always wanted to go to Colorado and that race sounds like so much fun! Running at night must have been amazing too – i get freaked out sometimes too by weird shapes! Where did you get your headlamp from – I am looking into buying one.
aron
looks like soooooooo much fun!!!! i SO want to do a relay!!
ShutUpandRun
Yay so excited to hear about your relay experience as I gear up for my first. Great job and don't you just live CO? not a better place to live anywhere…
Jeri
Ahhh so fun. :) There is a muscle in my butt that keeps twitching uncontrollably. Not fun when you're trying to fall asleep. Haha. And randomly my core is KILLING me today. And I haven't done any core work, so I don't know if it's just soreness that took 3 days to come out….random.
fitforfree
This is so inspiring!!! I've loved reading your and Bobbi's recaps :-)
Laura
Those relays sound like so much fun, and your group sounds especially fun :) Thanks for a great report, and congrats!
allijag
HOW FUN! I'm so jealous I couldn't do it with you guys!Sorry about your earring :(
Nitmos
Congratulations! That looks like a helluva fun time.
Amanda
I have GOT to do a relay after hearing how much fun you and Kristen and Shannon and the rest of the crew had on this one!
jim
Good Job to you and your Team! I was on Team Taking it to Steamboat and was always entertained by seeing the giant monkey on the back of the van.
joyRuN
Looks like SUCH a blast!!