Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Let the countdown begin

TWO more sleeps until I get to pick this babe up at the air port! I've missed him SO SO much!

And THREE more sleeps until I get to go run THIS:

Since some of you have asked, let me explain a little bit more about what this is...as you can see, it's a 180.5 mile relay run from Logan, UT to Park City, UT. There are 12 people on my team consisting of: husband, brothers in-law (3), sisters in-law (3), niece (1), nephews (3), and me. We will each run THREE different times at varying times throughout the day (or night). We've estimated that I will be running somewhere around 4:30pm on Friday, 2:00AM on Saturday, and then Noon on Saturday again. Here is is...the breakdown of each of my legs...you asked for it!




Oh, did I mention that this one is PURE uphill? Yeah, like 800 feet of elevation gain through my run. Should be quite enjoyable. I hear the view is really great (if I can try to not think about the hill and look at the view)This one is pretty flat and also really pretty (so I've heard)

And this one is the run to the finish line! So that will be lots of fun! I'll be sure to post pictures and tell you all about how it REALLY was! We've also got a family reunion (Gary's family) early part of next week, so stay tuned for the pictures of that too! And then, the perma-move to Albuquerque.

6 comments:

Lindsey said...

How exciting! I have missed you too! So tomorrow is your last day at Nu Skin eh? I really miss working there :( I forgot that the Ragnar is this week! I'm really excited to know how it goes! I miss running with you in Provo...I haven't been doing very good on the whole running thing this summer. I need my running buddy back! Have you found a job in New Mexico yet? If you do decide to do temp work- do temp to hire. I am not loving temp work so far, so hopefully if you do, it's better for you! Good luck with the Ragnar!

Emily said...

wow. that is a lot of running! good luck to you and your family! i wish i liked running, because it's so good for you, but i just can't do it!

Darlene said...

Tara! How the heck are ya! K funny thing I haven't checked or updated my blog FOREVER and I saw your cute comment today that you left forever ago! I haven't update my blog yet but I need to soon...Anyways I thought I would check yours out and I am SHOCKED to find out you are moving and everything..so much to catch up on! Well I will look for you in Park City, Mike is running the Ragnar to and he is the 12th runner just like you...anyways hopefully i will run into you I would love to meet your husband! Take care and good luck on the run!

Jason and Shannon Salmon said...

1 more sleep! Good Luck with the race this weekend!!

Heather Palmer said...

I can't wait to see how it goes! And I'm glad you are now with your hubby! Hard to be away from each other that long I imagine!! I will miss you and our daily chats. Be sure to get online so we can visit frequently!

Devin, April, Gavin and Drew said...

I want to know how the relay run went! I wanted to do one with my dad but then I got pregnant.. plans obviously cancelled after that :) I still want to do one! It would be so fun! Hey, also... my running stroller is a kool stride... I love it! It will carry u[ to 80 lbs so I'll be able to use it forever! Gavin is always comfortable in it and the wheels come off easily so it can fold up smaller. Congrats on the move... isn't it fun to start a new life somewhere else?