Ragnar Race: Washington DC

This past weekend Monique & I ran our first Ragnar Relay Race. The course was 199 miles long from Cumberland MD to the National Harbor in Washington DC. Monique some how convinced me in Feb to sign up for this race with a few couples from our Ward. Our Team consisted of 6 couples and were named the Half Fast runners. I really was not looking forward to this event and actually was dreading the thought of having to run for 30 straight hours. We completed the race in 29 hrs 42 minutes.

I hate to admit it but the total experience was amazing. The running was good not great. The trail running, dirt, heat, and hills made for some interesting times. But the company and team unity was amazing. I learned a lot about myself and my teammates after going through this experience together. The Smiths & Buxton's were great company. I actually might consider doing another Ragnar race in the future.


At the Start line! I was the first runner and had to run around a lake for Five miles. What you don't see is all the butterflies in my stomach.


We decorated our Van for fun. (Maybe too much decorating)
This saying was my thoughts at the start and through most of the race.


Here is Van #1 members after finally getting home 37 hrs later.


The Half Fast Runners at the Finish line!



Monique & I at the finish line. (With our team shirts and metals)