inspired by laci's post about birthday parties, here's a do's and don'ts list when running a ragnar:
DO score the easiest leg by becoming buddy-buddy with your team captain.
DO NOT complain about how hard your legs are going to be, when you have the easiest of all.
DO train. train hard. and train consistently.
DO NOT worry about no sleep. adrenaline will kick in.
DO decorate your van.
DO NOT hashtag your name on other people's vans. #lloyd
DO dress up if you want but DO NOT dress up so bad you can't run well.
DO bring enough food to keep you well fed and DO eat it.
DO NOT eat half an hour before you run.
DO eat the gummy energy shot block chews. they'll save your energy.
DO talk to other people on your runs... it makes the time go faster. aka DO NOT be worried about your "kills".
DO take time to stretch before and after each run. especially after each run.
DO turn up your music and jam while you're driving around! the more fun, the better!
DO take the time to meet up with the other van and party it up at the exchanges!
DO NOT make fun of people you pass because they just might beat you soon.
DO NOT breathe or look down in the porta potties.
DO bring your own hand sanitizer.
DO show appreciation for the people that sponsor each exchange. they work hard.
DO NOT forget sunscreen or a sweatshirt.
DO bring comfy clothes to wear when you're not running - especially comfy shoes.
DO run with a sweet group of people, but DO NOT be worried if you don't know all of them yet... you will soon enough!
DO NOT shower and get a hotel in between runs... that takes away the full experience!
DO come home and sleep for 12+ hours 2 nights in a row. your body needs the rejuvination.
DO NOT sign up for another race within 36 hours of you finishing. ha ha.
DO celebrate your victories as a team!
DO have the most supportive people with you in the van.
DO NOT complain about the little stuff... everyone already knows about the little stuff...
DO have the time of your life with your new best friends celebrating an adventure you've all conquered together :)
coleman and i before our first runs. that mountain in the background is where my first run was!
van #2! my crew!
the ladies (minus rylee)
coleman and i at the finish line, victorious! feeling SO good right now.
me slapping that bracelet onto ally morgan and finishing my last leg!! woo!!
coleman and nick at the exchange. these boys kept us laughing :)
rag swag tat.
coleman and ally with phyllis..the ragnar virgin van.
just hangin' on the grass before my third and final run.
this interesting man saved my life on the third leg.
THE TEAM. wii not fit. logan + provo + salt lake + sugarhouse.
until next time, ragnar. until next time.
:) you rock. Seriously adore that picture of you and Coleman at the finish line
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