Quick fly by here at the blog. I’m off in a couple of hours to run the Ragnar Relay Northwest Passage relay race.
The Ragnar is “you and 11 of your closest friends running day and night, relay-style, through some of the most scenic terrain North America could muster. Add in live bands, inside jokes and a mild case of sleep deprivation. The result? Some call it a slumber party without sleep, pillows or deodorant. We call it a Ragnar Relay.”
The Northwest Passage course description reads: Skagit, Deception, Fidalgo, Whidbey. Unusual names, killer places to run. This adventure-fest will push you and 11 pals through 187 miles of stunning Washington scenery. Starting in the seaside town of Blaine, your team will head south through farm country and along the coast, ultimately crossing over Deception Pass. The race (and your stamina) wraps up on the southern tip of Whidbey Island.
So, why am I doing this you may be asking? Well, I’m on the verge of turning 40. In fact, my 40th birthday is Saturday and I will be the runner crossing the finish line…. on my 40th birthday. I saw an ad for this race last year and really wanted to do it but schedules didn’t allow it nor did I have time to put a team together. But when I thought about what I wanted to do for my 40th, this immediately came to mind. So, I got my husband, Jenny from Jenny On The Spot and Anthony from The Pursuit of A Life plus L, my running partner, and a few more friends and we will spend approximately 24-28 hours running almost 200 miles. Yep- that’s my version of a blow out 40th birthday party!
Wish us luck…