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A group of my close friends and family members are running the Ragnar Relay in 10 days. What in the world is a Ragnar?

A 181 mile relay over the course of 36 hours. Why in the world would a person do such a thing? I found this statement in the Deseret news that 100% sums up the reason I am doing this:

"As I came up the last hill to the finish line, I saw my teammates standing there cheering for stumbling, slow me, and I was filled with the kind of joy that is impossible to describe.

I am barely an athlete. My greatest competitions are with myself and usually over whether or not I will train today. But for 36 hours, I am saturated with shattering my own limits and watching others do the same.

This is a race that connects you with what is best in yourself, and toughest in those who pretend you don't stink as they settle in beside you for a short power nap!"

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Tal said…
I assume that was the Wasatch Back (I saw a sign "Wasatch County", there was also a close-up of a guy I know, Garner Jensen, who runs it here.
Jeremy Barlow told me it was a really hot time of the year to run that race.
Good luck, sorry I'm not going to be there!
July 13, 2008 at 8:32 PM
Natallee said…
SOOOOO exciting!!
July 13, 2008 at 9:57 PM
Bennett Family said…
GOOD LUCK! we had to ack out b/c ben's bro. is getting married.
July 14, 2008 at 12:03 AM
amy germer said…
Wow, I'm impressed! I would like to do one, one day.
July 14, 2008 at 3:44 PM
Jolley Family said…
That is a great accomplishment. I wanted to do it this year with Shauna's group but I had knee surgery in April and I can't do any running until September. It's on my list of things to do as well as a marathon. Hope you had a great time and enjoyed the commraderie that goes with it! Way to go!
July 15, 2008 at 1:02 PM
The Dillon 6 said…
I am way impressed that you ladies are tackling this race. It's an unbelievable feat. You are amazing.
July 17, 2008 at 7:48 AM
Traci said…
Go Bianca! I envy your athletic abilities! I am desperately trying to get my body back to such a state after having Sam. Good luck and let me know how it goes!
July 17, 2008 at 1:15 PM
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