It’s difficult to write about a Ragnar Relay without writing a whole novel so I won’t try to describe everything that happened in minute detail. The 2012 Cape Cod Ragnar Relay was my 6th Ragnar Relay, my 5th as a team captain and my 4th as a runner. Going in, I was a little worried… Continue reading 2012 Cape Cod Ragnar Relay
Category: Races
Running the Cape
Most people who regularly read this blog know that (among other things) I’ve been spending the last year putting together teams of complete strangers to run Ragnar Relays. Usually, I don’t plan on running the relays. I only serve as the captain and a support staffer for the team. Sometimes, however, there’s a last minute… Continue reading Running the Cape
2011 St. Petersburg Jingle Bell Run
The annual Wednesday night Jingle Bell run has become a tradition for our family and I think I’ve run it for the last four years straight. I’ve taken it fairly seriously in the past, but there are no race numbers, no clock at the finish, and often times several walkers lining up right on the… Continue reading 2011 St. Petersburg Jingle Bell Run
2011 Tennessee Ragnar Relay
Team 196 Proof completes the 196.1 mile journey from Chattanooga to Nashville, TN
A perfect running weekend?
Tonight, I’m packing for a trip to Tennessee for the 2011 Tennessee Ragnar Relay. I’m not actually running, but I’m very excited about experiencing the event as driver of van #2 for Team 196 Proof. It’s the first of many overnight cross country running relays that I get to participate in over the next 12… Continue reading A perfect running weekend?
The 2011 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon
If you’ve been reading this blog, you’ll know that I didn’t feel horribly prepared for this race. Where previous half marathon training plans had me comfortably getting up to 15 miles several times, I failed to get past 12 miles this time around and I was completely drained at the end of both those runs.… Continue reading The 2011 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon
Too Legit To Quit
[youtube]Cdk1gwWH-Cg[/youtube] I hope everyone had a great National Running Day yesterday. I celebrated with a 4 mile run downtown on the water and by announcing the Digital Running Club’s Tennessee Ragnar Relay Team. As part of that launch, I spent the afternoon contacting the list of runners looking for a team. One of those runners… Continue reading Too Legit To Quit
2011 Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K
I don’t mean to be negative, but this was a pretty crumby race. I knew going in that I wasn’t exactly in peak physical condition. When I set forth my race calendar back in the summer, this was supposed to be my goal race. Actually, that’s only partly true. I was going to run the… Continue reading 2011 Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K
2011 Florida Keys Ragnar Relay Part 4
12:30 PM: Townhomes on Windsor – Key West, FL After a short 20 minute drive, we’ve meandered around Key West for an additional 20 minutes, trying to find our townhouse. Eventually, we squeeze the van up an alley and into the parking lot of the Townhomes on Windsor where their owner, Tim’s cousin waits for… Continue reading 2011 Florida Keys Ragnar Relay Part 4
2011 Florida Keys Ragnar Relay Part 3
12:10 AM: Marathon Community Park – Marathon, FL After a dark and desolate drive with very tired eyes, we’ve arrived at exchange #24. We could see runners along the ride for 2-3 exchanges on the drive down, but after that, most of the exchanges were set up and empty. There are currently less than 10… Continue reading 2011 Florida Keys Ragnar Relay Part 3