"Imagine this: Red rock, then views of the strip at night, then more red rock. You and eleven of your closest friends running relay-style day and night. Starting in the red rock oasis Valley of Fire State Park, your team of 12 maniacs will be embarking on a 195 mile adventure-fest sure to fill all of your desires. The party in your van will only get better as you leap frog your way past the breath taking views of Lake Mead, stunning views of the strip at night and then catch glimpses of Mt Charleston as you run through Spring Mountain National Recreation Area, then it's onto the majestic cliffs of Red Rock Canyon. The race (and your stamina) will wrap up at Red Rock Resort and Casino in the one and only city of sin, Las Vegas, NV." -Vegas Ragnar Website
This is what I have spent every waking (and some not awake) spare minutes I have had training for the last month and a half. I wish I had had more time to train... but it is what it is. The race is on in two days!! I will start Friday afternoon, run through the night and continue on Saturday morning. If you look at my legs... they only get harder with each leg... not only in distance, but in elevation level as well as rating "easy, moderate, or hard"... just as I will be most exhausted from fatigue... the sleep deprivation is sure to kick in. I am really worried about that last leg!!!
Honestly, I am not going for any certain mileage per hour... my goal is basic... TO FINISH!! :) (Baby steps over here people, BABY STEPS!)
I have put myself through hell and back for this race with 5am runs, excruciating personal trainer sessions, a badly sprained ankle, blisters, insane amounts of body ache, and more miles than one should ever have to put running to stand still on a treadmill. I even had my first running dream last night... only to be awakened by my alarm to get up and run... for what felt like a second time! It was a nightmare! :)
My first leg- (leg #9) - 3.1 miles -Easy
My middle leg - Leg #21 - 3.9 miles - Moderate
My last leg - Leg #33 - 5.6 miles - Hard
PRAYERS ARE WELCOME!!! :)
geez! You are awesome! I'm so jealous that you are cool enough to be a runner....i dream of being a runner....but it'll never happen! GOOD LUCK!! You'll be in my prayers!
ReplyDeleteWow! I've never heard of something like this. Who are the other runners on your team? Have fun! You're awesome for setting a goal and going for it!
ReplyDeleteYou are going to do awesome. I'm so jealous.
ReplyDeleteTiffany you are awesome for even thinking about doing something like this, I wish you the best and hope that you can accomplish your goal. I will be praying for your safety and the rest of the team as well. Good luck!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are my hero.
ReplyDeleteSo I read through all your following entries (up through the wedding, currently) and assumed I'd see pictures and reports and details on Ragnar somewhere!!! How'd it go? I request follow-up please, so we mere mortals can be inspired.
ReplyDeleteTiff,
ReplyDeleteWow! You survived the RACE, I never could do that! Way to go.
Did you have to dress like a hooker while running in vegas?
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