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?