Ragnar Blog/Compilation

Sunday Post Ragnar
We did it! Both TMC teams crossed the finish line in unison. Made it hope safely -- Oakleys are missing but other than that a great adventure. Looks like the kid who was hit is doing better -- rumors were high that night -- more later and I will post pictures and write a proper report later.

Saturday
Last runners on the course.
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Second leg is process - go boy howdy and ryanimal - muffin is up next - getting closer to the finish line
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Looks like our van goes in about 45 .....
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Rested clean and well fed - thanks to angel penny for the sweet rate for courtyard by marriott! Momotorhead, hoho, mufin girl and sugardady are on the path!
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After a few hours of sleep - we are showering and the run has resumed. Everyone is stickie and a bit sore. Remaining runs (except for boy howdy) are pretty easy
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High school - not high boy
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Race is uncertain. Runner hit by car and it was fatal. We heard it was a high boy from brophy in phoenix
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Looks like there was a ragnar accident - our folks are all ok. Race is being rerouted. Hope everyone is ok
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Ho-ho is ready for the handoff - I stayed in the van for this one cause I am having a hard time shaking the chill that took over after my last run
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That made is laugh for the next block til I handed to rhonda - she is cooking! Rockin the pace - next it's Ho-Ho for 3.4 miles then a shower and a nap!
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My run was long but I was cheered on by MoMo. Good cheer makes the miles go faster. At 2am in wickenburg we saw a lady being carried from the bar to a big truck
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Barry's run was a long dark and hard 8.7 miles! He cruised through and passed off to me (hot mama - wolf).
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Long night - sugardaddy's trailrun was defined his flashy weiner. Molly pranced through the dark with ski cap flapping.
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Friday, February 26, 2010

Getting ready for our next six legs. Expecting to start in about 45 minutes. Chris starts with six miles on the trail/molly takes on 3m - then barry then me ...
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If you are looking at a map - we are in congress arizona
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Blinkies are coming out. It's kind of like christmas --- everyone is in good spirits - of course it's not even 9pm
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boy "f" howdy has a dirty mouth .....
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Sleep is elusive - laughs are constant! Full moon coyote hoho is howling.
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Smells like a locker room and heavy doses of ben gay
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Enjoying a little break from the course - van two is running hard through skull valley. The temps are dropping/the moon is up. Belly full/night young.
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Jolene says she is ready to tear skull valley up!!!
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Finished my first leg -5 miles of beautififul high country. Met my goal time! Felt good. Rhonda is smokin and jolene is gearing -- last words from Jolene -
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Molly looking strong - lindsey rockin it! Barry and Ryan face a long leg and 829 feet of elevation gain - the air is very thin! Boy "f" howdy!
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Chris is running.... Looked good two miles in. First exchange go molly! (Mo-motorhead)! Lady Gaga rocking the exchange
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Gathering at the start - nerves are high
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Race Day
We arrived in Prescott last night and enjoyed a nice Italian dinner at Pappa's Italian Restaurant. Numerous TMC nurses were there -- I can't tell you how much it means to me to have our nurses at the aid station. I don't expect to need major first aid, it just feels really good to know that there will be familiar faces should I need something.Barry, Chris and I are having breakfast in our hotel, some of our team are still sleeping and some are on the road! We have already seen one team of runners -- Tucson Trigirls -- headed out for an 8:30 a.m. start. Dr. Eve Shapiro is on the team -- Go Tri-Girls!We have about five hours to start time -- everyone is in good spirits and excited for this adventure. The weather forecast is improving and rain is now predicted to hold off until Saturday night (when we should finish.)
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Thursday, February 25, 2010

Two of four vans are on the road headed for Prescott! Italian food and a bit of carb loading/vino on the agenda for tonight!