2 vans12 people
1 mountain to climb
180 miles to run
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all adds up to one insane time!
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Friday, May 23, 2008
Monday, May 5, 2008
SLC Marathon 2008
Here are a few picture from our run in Salt Lake. Susan, Julie, Tara, Gary and Brad ran. We had so much fun. This also really helped to prepare us for the Ragnar Relay in June. Can't wait to meet up with everyone!
Brad
Brad
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Business...
I'm apologizing right now, this might be 'long and boring' but it's stuff we HAVE to figure out SOON!
While Brad was in town for Gary's Graduation, we were able to get Sarah, Liz, and Julie on the phone (the Adam's family was most likely sleeping) for a little team meeting.
Here are some of the notes and discussion:
We have leg assignments! (Sort Of)
Here is what I have..(we do need to make a few changes...there is NO way I'm letting Ethan run leg #7. We all ran on Saturday and he's TOO good! We need his speed and youthfulness for a more difficult, longer run...so I'm putting him there to replace Miralyn, but we need to use him somewhere else in this race. SO, this is NOT final!
Vehicle #1
#1) Liz
#2) Brad/Julie
#3) Alexa
#4) Brad/Julie
#5) Sarah
#6) Todd
Vehicle #2
#7) Ethan (this MUST change)
#8) Brady
#9) Brian
#10) Gary
#11) Spencer
#12) Tara
Registration: Our Team is fully registered in the fact that we're all paid for. We still need to get some information from Ethan, Spencer, and Alexa.
Payment: We're missing a few of these...we'll send you a reminder if you're one.
Equipment: We need to be sure to prepare for ALL types of weather. We'll be up in the mountains. It will probably be cold at night and very hot during the day. I'd like to keep a running list of things we'd like to bring...so if you think of something, WRITE it down, email me and we'll add it to the list. When it gets a little closer, we'll sort it all out and figure out exactly what we want to have with us. Here are a few things we need to make sure we have to avoid disqualification in this event (if you told me you had some, I'm putting your name down...we're assuming you'll bring it):
-Headlamps (at LEAST 2) - Tara, Brad, Liz
-Plenty of extra Batteries (Brad and Liz, let me know what size your headlamps take, if you can)
-Reflective Vests (2) - Tara, ________ (Gary and I bought one on Saturday. It was $20.00 and the guy said it's the BEST one, so if you're in the market for a reflective vest, give me a call and I'll let you know which one we bought)
-Sleeping Stuff (6 sleeping bags, 6 pillows)
-GPS System (2)
-Coolers (probably between 4-5 larger coolers to hold LOTS of water, LOTS of ice, and LOTS of food)
-FOOD (I'd like to make a food list so we have stuff for everyone!)
-Race Bible (2) - Tara
-2 Way Radios & Batteries - Gary, ______, _______
Hotel: Spencer, Alexa & Ethan are talking to their Grandparents about us sleeping in Brigham City the night before we race. Their home is about 20 minutes or so away from Logan
Team Shirts: We'd like to design a team shirt. The color that is up in the air right now is ORANGE. Either an Orange shirt with White or a White shirt with an Orange design. Julie has a friend who does Silk Screening...her friend is going to whip up a possible design or two for us to look at...If you have any suggestions about what should go ON the shirt, email Julie and I. If you have any suggestions about a new shirt color, email EVERYONE.
Volunteers: We have TWO volunteers - Carol (Tara's Aunt), and Miralyn. We are required to come up with one more! They will help out with the race for about 4 hours. Maybe Nichole!? The sooner we sign these up, the better for our Volunteers.
Vehicles: MAJOR DECORATIONS! Vinyl...of course! :)
While Brad was in town for Gary's Graduation, we were able to get Sarah, Liz, and Julie on the phone (the Adam's family was most likely sleeping) for a little team meeting.
Here are some of the notes and discussion:
We have leg assignments! (Sort Of)
Here is what I have..(we do need to make a few changes...there is NO way I'm letting Ethan run leg #7. We all ran on Saturday and he's TOO good! We need his speed and youthfulness for a more difficult, longer run...so I'm putting him there to replace Miralyn, but we need to use him somewhere else in this race. SO, this is NOT final!
Vehicle #1
#1) Liz
#2) Brad/Julie
#3) Alexa
#4) Brad/Julie
#5) Sarah
#6) Todd
Vehicle #2
#7) Ethan (this MUST change)
#8) Brady
#9) Brian
#10) Gary
#11) Spencer
#12) Tara
Registration: Our Team is fully registered in the fact that we're all paid for. We still need to get some information from Ethan, Spencer, and Alexa.
Payment: We're missing a few of these...we'll send you a reminder if you're one.
Equipment: We need to be sure to prepare for ALL types of weather. We'll be up in the mountains. It will probably be cold at night and very hot during the day. I'd like to keep a running list of things we'd like to bring...so if you think of something, WRITE it down, email me and we'll add it to the list. When it gets a little closer, we'll sort it all out and figure out exactly what we want to have with us. Here are a few things we need to make sure we have to avoid disqualification in this event (if you told me you had some, I'm putting your name down...we're assuming you'll bring it):
-Headlamps (at LEAST 2) - Tara, Brad, Liz
-Plenty of extra Batteries (Brad and Liz, let me know what size your headlamps take, if you can)
-Reflective Vests (2) - Tara, ________ (Gary and I bought one on Saturday. It was $20.00 and the guy said it's the BEST one, so if you're in the market for a reflective vest, give me a call and I'll let you know which one we bought)
-Sleeping Stuff (6 sleeping bags, 6 pillows)
-GPS System (2)
-Coolers (probably between 4-5 larger coolers to hold LOTS of water, LOTS of ice, and LOTS of food)
-FOOD (I'd like to make a food list so we have stuff for everyone!)
-Race Bible (2) - Tara
-2 Way Radios & Batteries - Gary, ______, _______
Hotel: Spencer, Alexa & Ethan are talking to their Grandparents about us sleeping in Brigham City the night before we race. Their home is about 20 minutes or so away from Logan
Team Shirts: We'd like to design a team shirt. The color that is up in the air right now is ORANGE. Either an Orange shirt with White or a White shirt with an Orange design. Julie has a friend who does Silk Screening...her friend is going to whip up a possible design or two for us to look at...If you have any suggestions about what should go ON the shirt, email Julie and I. If you have any suggestions about a new shirt color, email EVERYONE.
Volunteers: We have TWO volunteers - Carol (Tara's Aunt), and Miralyn. We are required to come up with one more! They will help out with the race for about 4 hours. Maybe Nichole!? The sooner we sign these up, the better for our Volunteers.
Vehicles: MAJOR DECORATIONS! Vinyl...of course! :)
Monday, April 28, 2008
TWO days and counting!
Now that Gary's Graduation is over (Congrats to Gary!) and I have some extra time on my hands, I'm DEDICATING my time to getting things ready for our relay race in June! The more I think about it and the more I talk to people around here who have ran it (Gary and I talked to a guy just on Saturday!), The more excited I get! Have I said that enough on this blog?!?
There is one thing we need to take care of URGENTLY! We have until April 30th to FINALIZE our team members without $$ penalty. We need to make sure that everyone who is registered to run is going to dedicate themselves to preparing themselves to participate in this event! (Of course we WANT you all to, just need to double check)...and if you change your mind...well then, you have to find someone to replace you or you're stuck with us! :)
We also need to finalize all the waivers. Each of you need to electronically sign a waiver before you are allowed to be added to the team. Most of you already have...but we're missing a few!
Julie
Ethan
Spencer
Alexa
Brady
Before I can send you out a waiver for you to accept, I need you to email me with the following information:
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
Min/Mile Pace:
Birthday:
Gender:
Shirt Size:
We have to get this done by Wednesday so email me as soon as you can!!! My email is tarafears@gmail.com
Loves!
There is one thing we need to take care of URGENTLY! We have until April 30th to FINALIZE our team members without $$ penalty. We need to make sure that everyone who is registered to run is going to dedicate themselves to preparing themselves to participate in this event! (Of course we WANT you all to, just need to double check)...and if you change your mind...well then, you have to find someone to replace you or you're stuck with us! :)
We also need to finalize all the waivers. Each of you need to electronically sign a waiver before you are allowed to be added to the team. Most of you already have...but we're missing a few!
Julie
Ethan
Spencer
Alexa
Brady
Before I can send you out a waiver for you to accept, I need you to email me with the following information:
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
Min/Mile Pace:
Birthday:
Gender:
Shirt Size:
We have to get this done by Wednesday so email me as soon as you can!!! My email is tarafears@gmail.com
Loves!
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Running Shoes
Brad and I went to get new running shoes a couple of weeks ago. My heels were hurting so I thought it was time for a new pair of shoes. Todd told us about "Roadrunner Sports". It is a store just for runners!! The people that worked there help figure out what type of runner you are and tested you on the treadmill, they checked where you put the most pressure...all that good stuff. I found a pair of asics and New Balance. It was a hard choice to make. I got the asics at first, tried them out for a week and they hurt my ankle, so I went back and got the New Balance and love them!! That was the other nice thing about that store, you can wear the shoes and if they don't work out you can return them!! What a great deal. Brad found a pair, but ended up liking the asics he got at Christmas time better.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
I found the PERFECT run!
No seriously! All you Provo family members have GOT to run this run! You'll LOVE it! Gary and I have ran this already twice this week (well we change it up a tiny bit each day, but I'm convinced that this route will be the best of them all) I'm off to go run it right now!
Monday, March 10, 2008
Team Colors
We need to choose a color...a shirt color...Alexa has suggested Orange. I know it will be HOT during the day, so keep that in mind when ALL of you comment and suggest a color. Another question, would you like to come up with a logo or something to have silk screened onto team shirts? It would be fun...let me know what you all think!
Hopefully we can get a conference call or something going soon because we have a LOT of matters of business to discuss!!! All I can say is that I talk to EVERYONE I see about the Ragnar and I've got some good advice and pointers...so I'm thinking we'll be quite prepared! AND I'm SO SO SO excited!
Friday, February 8, 2008
Running Your Own Race
Hey Team I found this story this morning and thought I'd share it. Enjoy, Brad
Running Your Own Race
Think back to a time in your life when you tried something new.
When I was a teenager I volunteered to work the water station at a 10k race. It was called the "Heaven Can Wait" 10k run and ironically, it was sponsored by the local cemetery.
My job was to pass out water to the runners. I remember being so excited to see all the different kinds of people who passed by and grabbed a cup of water. Some ran past, some walked past and a few wheeled past. I saw so many types of people doing it, I thought maybe I can do it too!
So the next year I signed up for the race and gave it a shot. Back then I didn't do much to prepare except jog around my neighborhood. I never tracked how far I jogged, or timed myself, I just ran around. I had no time goals for the race, no specialized training, no game plan, nothing. Needless to say that I prepare differently when I run races today, but back then my only goal was to finish.
On the day of the race, it was incredibly hot and humid. I remember struggling at about the 5th mile, thinking, "I must be crazy, why did I do this? What was I thinking? And at one point, I said, "I am never doing this again!"
Have you ever felt that way about something? You eagerly undertake a goal and in the midst of it comes a moment of struggle, and you realize it is much harder than you imagined it would be?
That first 10k race was quite an experience. I jogged, I walked, I jogged and I walked. At times, I didn't know if I could finish. Then came a defining moment.
At one point near the end, a 70 year old man ran past me, very very fast, and I felt embarrassed that I was 50+ years younger than he and I couldn't even keep up with him. I felt defeated for a second. But then I realized something. He was running his race and I was running mine.
He had different capacities, experience, training and goals for himself. I had mine. Remember my goal was merely to finish.
How often in life do we compare ourselves to others and feel disappointed in ourselves when we really shouldn't? After a minute, it hit me that this was a lesson I could draw from. I learned something about myself in that moment. I turned my embarrassment into inspiration.
I decided that I would not give up on running races, in fact, I would run even more races and I would learn how to train and prepare properly and one day I would be one of those 70 year olds who was still running. As I crossed the finish line, I was proud of my accomplishment.
I am so glad I didn't give up on running. Today it is an incredible source of joy in my life. I have run several races since then, 5ks, 10ks and I run purely for fun. I have studied running books, made friendships with other runners and I can report that I love it now more than ever.
In life we all have those moments where we compare ourselves to others. It's only natural. Don't allow those moments to disempower you. Turn them into motivation and let them inspire you. Use them to show you what is possible. Every struggle is rich with opportunity. You define your own race when you define your own goals.
With the proper preparation, coaching and conditioning, you can improve your results to achieve anything you want in life.
The impact of fitness and nutrition on my life has been remarkable. I can do things now that I could not even do in my 20's all because of coaching, proper nutrition and conditioning.
You decide your race and you decide your own pace. Rarely in life will your destiny be determined by one little race.
"Success is a peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to do the best of which you are capable." - Coach John Wooden
Life is a series of races. There are lessons in every race. There are life lessons to be learned every single day. If you don't win the race, but you get the lesson, and grow, you are truly a success.
Live Your Dreams.
Jill Koenig
Jill Koenig, the "Goal Guru" is one of America's Top Goal Strategist's. A best selling Author, Coach and Motivational Speaker, she is an expert on the subjects of Goal Setting, Time Management and Business Success. Her Goal in life is to help you unleash your untapped potential. Visit her website at: www.GoalGuru.com
Running Your Own Race
Think back to a time in your life when you tried something new.
When I was a teenager I volunteered to work the water station at a 10k race. It was called the "Heaven Can Wait" 10k run and ironically, it was sponsored by the local cemetery.
My job was to pass out water to the runners. I remember being so excited to see all the different kinds of people who passed by and grabbed a cup of water. Some ran past, some walked past and a few wheeled past. I saw so many types of people doing it, I thought maybe I can do it too!
So the next year I signed up for the race and gave it a shot. Back then I didn't do much to prepare except jog around my neighborhood. I never tracked how far I jogged, or timed myself, I just ran around. I had no time goals for the race, no specialized training, no game plan, nothing. Needless to say that I prepare differently when I run races today, but back then my only goal was to finish.
On the day of the race, it was incredibly hot and humid. I remember struggling at about the 5th mile, thinking, "I must be crazy, why did I do this? What was I thinking? And at one point, I said, "I am never doing this again!"
Have you ever felt that way about something? You eagerly undertake a goal and in the midst of it comes a moment of struggle, and you realize it is much harder than you imagined it would be?
That first 10k race was quite an experience. I jogged, I walked, I jogged and I walked. At times, I didn't know if I could finish. Then came a defining moment.
At one point near the end, a 70 year old man ran past me, very very fast, and I felt embarrassed that I was 50+ years younger than he and I couldn't even keep up with him. I felt defeated for a second. But then I realized something. He was running his race and I was running mine.
He had different capacities, experience, training and goals for himself. I had mine. Remember my goal was merely to finish.
How often in life do we compare ourselves to others and feel disappointed in ourselves when we really shouldn't? After a minute, it hit me that this was a lesson I could draw from. I learned something about myself in that moment. I turned my embarrassment into inspiration.
I decided that I would not give up on running races, in fact, I would run even more races and I would learn how to train and prepare properly and one day I would be one of those 70 year olds who was still running. As I crossed the finish line, I was proud of my accomplishment.
I am so glad I didn't give up on running. Today it is an incredible source of joy in my life. I have run several races since then, 5ks, 10ks and I run purely for fun. I have studied running books, made friendships with other runners and I can report that I love it now more than ever.
In life we all have those moments where we compare ourselves to others. It's only natural. Don't allow those moments to disempower you. Turn them into motivation and let them inspire you. Use them to show you what is possible. Every struggle is rich with opportunity. You define your own race when you define your own goals.
With the proper preparation, coaching and conditioning, you can improve your results to achieve anything you want in life.
The impact of fitness and nutrition on my life has been remarkable. I can do things now that I could not even do in my 20's all because of coaching, proper nutrition and conditioning.
You decide your race and you decide your own pace. Rarely in life will your destiny be determined by one little race.
"Success is a peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to do the best of which you are capable." - Coach John Wooden
Life is a series of races. There are lessons in every race. There are life lessons to be learned every single day. If you don't win the race, but you get the lesson, and grow, you are truly a success.
Live Your Dreams.
Jill Koenig
Jill Koenig, the "Goal Guru" is one of America's Top Goal Strategist's. A best selling Author, Coach and Motivational Speaker, she is an expert on the subjects of Goal Setting, Time Management and Business Success. Her Goal in life is to help you unleash your untapped potential. Visit her website at: www.GoalGuru.com
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Team Meeting #1
Well, we're supposed to be having the occasional team meeting...since we all live so far away, I will post some of the things we need to discuss on here, please comment and let us all know your thoughts, solutions, and ideas! I'll just post some topics to discuss, and things we need to bring...etc.
1) Vehicles: We need TWO vehicles that will each hold 6 people and all their stuff and LOTS of food, ice, and water. I've talked to my parents about borrowing their Suburban, but we'll still need one more.
2) Volunteers: Each team is required to provide THREE volunteers for the race. I have no idea what they'll be doing, but I'm told the sooner we provide this information, the sooner they'll be able to pick their shift (and will be able to avoid working a shift through the night). I think I've already got one down for us...but if you have any friends in Utah that would be willing to help us out...we'd love to have the help!
3) Sleeping Arrangements: We might want to consider finding a place to get a good sleep Thursday night (unless you want to make a long drive before the race starts on Friday morning). Also, once we have an idea of where we'll be during the race (based on each of our paces) we'll need to consider getting some rest. There are a few places provided for us to sleep (on grass) so maybe some blankets, pillows, sleeping bags should be on the packing list. I'll do some more research on this one.
4) Team Uniforms: Shall we pick a color? Logo? And get some shirts screen printed? It will provide us an easy way of finding our runners out on the course! Not to mention the team BONDING that will take place by wearing the same shirts! I'm told that last year it passed the 100 degrees during the afternoon and that it can cool down pretty good at night as well. So, pack accordingly (we'll compile a packing list as it gets closer)
5) During the evening runs, each runner is required to wear a reflective vest at all times (while running) for safety, of course! We are required to provide these for our team. We are required to have one in each vehicle but it would actually be better if each vehicle had two to make the transition between runners quicker and easier. Does anyone own one? If not, we will need to purchase them. I'd like to purchase one for my own running, so I'll get one. Let me know if any of you would like to purchase one. (I'll do some research on these as well)
I'd like to keep a running list (on the bottom of the blog) of things we want to remember to bring with us. Gary will get a kick out of this because I'm the BEST/WORST list maker in the world! I just don't want to forget anything! So, if you have anything to add to it, let me know and I'll get it on there!
That's all for now...more to come! Please let us know your individual thoughts on all of these so I know you've read it...and that I'm not just writing this for nothing. :)
1) Vehicles: We need TWO vehicles that will each hold 6 people and all their stuff and LOTS of food, ice, and water. I've talked to my parents about borrowing their Suburban, but we'll still need one more.
2) Volunteers: Each team is required to provide THREE volunteers for the race. I have no idea what they'll be doing, but I'm told the sooner we provide this information, the sooner they'll be able to pick their shift (and will be able to avoid working a shift through the night). I think I've already got one down for us...but if you have any friends in Utah that would be willing to help us out...we'd love to have the help!
3) Sleeping Arrangements: We might want to consider finding a place to get a good sleep Thursday night (unless you want to make a long drive before the race starts on Friday morning). Also, once we have an idea of where we'll be during the race (based on each of our paces) we'll need to consider getting some rest. There are a few places provided for us to sleep (on grass) so maybe some blankets, pillows, sleeping bags should be on the packing list. I'll do some more research on this one.
4) Team Uniforms: Shall we pick a color? Logo? And get some shirts screen printed? It will provide us an easy way of finding our runners out on the course! Not to mention the team BONDING that will take place by wearing the same shirts! I'm told that last year it passed the 100 degrees during the afternoon and that it can cool down pretty good at night as well. So, pack accordingly (we'll compile a packing list as it gets closer)
5) During the evening runs, each runner is required to wear a reflective vest at all times (while running) for safety, of course! We are required to provide these for our team. We are required to have one in each vehicle but it would actually be better if each vehicle had two to make the transition between runners quicker and easier. Does anyone own one? If not, we will need to purchase them. I'd like to purchase one for my own running, so I'll get one. Let me know if any of you would like to purchase one. (I'll do some research on these as well)
I'd like to keep a running list (on the bottom of the blog) of things we want to remember to bring with us. Gary will get a kick out of this because I'm the BEST/WORST list maker in the world! I just don't want to forget anything! So, if you have anything to add to it, let me know and I'll get it on there!
That's all for now...more to come! Please let us know your individual thoughts on all of these so I know you've read it...and that I'm not just writing this for nothing. :)
Claiming a leg!
Gary and I really don't want to be the one to decide completely what leg everyone will be running. We think it's just too much pressure and don't want the wrath from any of you!!! But a first come first served might not be the best way to do it either. I've been trying to think it through and really want each of you to run the leg that you feel you'd like to challenge yourself with while keeping in mind the abilities of each of our other team mates! So, if you have some time, take a look HERE you can click on each leg and view a map as well as the elevation for that distance. Please get back to me as soon as you can with your top two or three choices. (Spencer has already asked to be Runner #11)
ONE THING TO KEEP IN MIND: I'll post a bunch more information soon, but want you to keep in mind that we will have two vehicles that will be transporting all runners (except the one that is running at the time). Vehicle #1 will hold runners 1-6 and vehicle #2 will hold runners 7-12 so if you would like to be with a spouse or child during the course of this run, keep that in mind while you pick your runner number!
ONE THING TO KEEP IN MIND: I'll post a bunch more information soon, but want you to keep in mind that we will have two vehicles that will be transporting all runners (except the one that is running at the time). Vehicle #1 will hold runners 1-6 and vehicle #2 will hold runners 7-12 so if you would like to be with a spouse or child during the course of this run, keep that in mind while you pick your runner number!
Calling for all mileage!
I thought it would be a really fun thing to total our training miles while we all triain for the Ragnar! By the time we run our relay, we'll have ran a whole lotta miles together! So, start keeping track by writing your miles down on a calendar each day. Every week or so send me your new total miles ran since January 1, 2008! I'll put them up and continue to update it as you send me updates!
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Question
Tara do we email you with our mileage? How are you doing the miles? weekly? The blog looks great!
Monday, January 28, 2008
random running tip
Okay, so here is the first of hopefully more random running tips for all the "fearless runners".
Wear the right shoes and take care of your feet.
You have to have enough room in the "toe box" so that when your feet swell while running long distances, you don't get bruised toenails.
Lace the shoes the way Gary and Tara say!! Gary laced my shoes for me! You don't want your shoes laced too tight. Again your feet need enough room to expand during running.
If your feet feel sore after running, soak them in a bath of epsom salt and baking soda. This helps them to relax.
Happy running!!
Picture this...
You and 11 of your closest friends (family) running day and night, relay-style, through some of the most scenic terrain North America could muster. Add in live bands, inside jokes and a mild case of sleep deprivation. The result? Some call it a slumber party without sleep, pillows or deodorant. We call it a Ragnar Relay!!!
Have you all started training? Shown below is a training program provided by the Ragnar Peeps. If you have something else that you'd rather use to train, that's totally fine...as long as you're training! Have you all started?!? Gary and I ran 3 miles on Saturday...it felt GREAT!
Also, the purpose of the creation of this blog is for EVERYONE to post and comment...keep us updated on your training! Tell us how far you ran today - excite and motivate the rest of us! Any questions? - write them here!! If you can't find the email where I invited you to be a contributor, let me know and I'll send it again.
One thing you'll notice on this training program is a couple days in the second half where there are actually two or three runs a day! This is a good thing to try a few times during your training because you will be running THREE times in a 24 hour period! (There is also a more advanced training program HERE)
I hope you are all as excited as I am! I can't tell you that this will be the EASIEST thing you've ever done in life, but I can tell you that it will be one of the most memorable acheivements and an AMAZING experience. I have heard nothing but FABULOUS things about this relay run from many friends, family, and co-workers that have participated in the past (and YES, most are doing it again this year!)
Way to go Spencer and Alexa! They've already started their training!
Love,
Tara
Have you all started training? Shown below is a training program provided by the Ragnar Peeps. If you have something else that you'd rather use to train, that's totally fine...as long as you're training! Have you all started?!? Gary and I ran 3 miles on Saturday...it felt GREAT!
Also, the purpose of the creation of this blog is for EVERYONE to post and comment...keep us updated on your training! Tell us how far you ran today - excite and motivate the rest of us! Any questions? - write them here!! If you can't find the email where I invited you to be a contributor, let me know and I'll send it again.
One thing you'll notice on this training program is a couple days in the second half where there are actually two or three runs a day! This is a good thing to try a few times during your training because you will be running THREE times in a 24 hour period! (There is also a more advanced training program HERE)
I hope you are all as excited as I am! I can't tell you that this will be the EASIEST thing you've ever done in life, but I can tell you that it will be one of the most memorable acheivements and an AMAZING experience. I have heard nothing but FABULOUS things about this relay run from many friends, family, and co-workers that have participated in the past (and YES, most are doing it again this year!)
Way to go Spencer and Alexa! They've already started their training!
Love,
Tara
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Let's Get Down to Business
One very important thing we need to do as soon as possible is figure out who will be running what. As you probably know by now, this race consists of 12 FEARLESS runners each running at 3 different times throughout the race. The distances and difficulty levels are NOT equal for each runner. Because of this, I have included a spreadsheet to help explain a few things. Take note: The race is NOT flexible with swapping legs of the race. For example, runner #1 is required to run leg #1, #13, and #25 and runner #2 is required to run leg #2, #14, and #26 and so on, we can not change this.
To help determine just how easy or difficult each runners total distance will be, I've assigned a point value (as shown) for the level of difficulty and added this number to the number of miles for each leg. On the far right column, the total ranking (or difficulty) for the entire race per runner is shown. The bottom spreadsheet consists of the same numbers but in order of 'easiest' to 'hardest' - take a look and let me know what you think. Does this explain it well enough? What else would you like to know?
Because we have some younger runners (Alexa and Brady) I think we should allow them the option to run the shorter/easier legs of the race if that is their desire. Gary thinks that the men should step up to the plate and offer to run those more difficult/longer distances. Rrrright Gary? Ladies...How do you feel about that?
I will also be posting a recommended training program that Ragnar has offered. You are not required to follow this program, but it will be important to follow SOME training program so as to not DIE during the race! We really don't want anyone to do that. I better brush up on my first aid anyhow just in case eh?
To help determine just how easy or difficult each runners total distance will be, I've assigned a point value (as shown) for the level of difficulty and added this number to the number of miles for each leg. On the far right column, the total ranking (or difficulty) for the entire race per runner is shown. The bottom spreadsheet consists of the same numbers but in order of 'easiest' to 'hardest' - take a look and let me know what you think. Does this explain it well enough? What else would you like to know?
Because we have some younger runners (Alexa and Brady) I think we should allow them the option to run the shorter/easier legs of the race if that is their desire. Gary thinks that the men should step up to the plate and offer to run those more difficult/longer distances. Rrrright Gary? Ladies...How do you feel about that?I will also be posting a recommended training program that Ragnar has offered. You are not required to follow this program, but it will be important to follow SOME training program so as to not DIE during the race! We really don't want anyone to do that. I better brush up on my first aid anyhow just in case eh?
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Ragnar?
How they came up with the name of the Relay series.
Ragnar was a 9th century Norse King. He was a pirate, a raider, a conqueror, an explorer, and a wild man. The tough, fearless, rugged attributes of this Norse King are shared by all who participate in a Ragnar Relay. In much the same way, a Ragnar Relay provides runners the freedom to roam, to explore - a free-spirited curiosity to get out there and experience outdoor adventure. And maybe even to conquer. And though tough or rugged may not perfectly describe you, these attributes become a goal - something to strive for.
In a Ragnar Relay the wild nature of this Norse King is embraced by many participants. Participants who aren't afraid to paint their van plaid, to bring along their own hair band, to join together in yelling as they cross the finish line. You may think that you are not one of them, but you are. Everyone has a wild side and nothing brings it out of you like a Ragnar Relay.
Long live the Ragnar in us all!
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Welcome Family!!!
How exciting is this?!? The Fears Family all working and training together to run an ENORMOUS distance in what will be one of the most memorable 24 hours of Fears Family HISTORY!
Our hope is that this blog will be a centralized location where we can keep each other excited, motivated and updated on our training goals in spite of the huge distance between us.
Please use this blog to share anything and everything about the experiences you encounter while training for this exciting event! Post pictures, update the family on your latest run, milestones you've achieved, how far you ran, goals you've met, cool running shoes you've discovered, training programs, running questions, etc. We want to hear ALL about it!
In the next couple days, I'll post some additional information about the race including a training program that Ragnar has provided for it's runners if they wish to follow it. I'll also explain more about how this relay race will work and give a detailed explanation of each leg of the race! Until then...put those running shoes on!
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