last weekend jonathan and i (along with a bunch of our friends) completed the Ragner Relay (http://www.ragnarrelaydc.com/). it was a 183 mile relay race from cumberland, md through the heart of washington, dc and ending in the booming metropolis of crystal city (a section of arlington, va). i am happy to report that our team placed 47th out of 109 teams...and we beat the all girl team the dirty dozen (not that i care, but some of our teammates did....).
now, for those of you who know me, you know i'm not much of a runner. ok, you know i'm NOT a runner. HOWEVER, i am also happy to report that i reached my 2 goals: RUNNING (not walking) the whole time during my 3 legs and FINISHING all 3 runs!
even though i was more of a tortise than a hare, it was a great challenge physically and mentally and hygenically -- think no shower, no sleep, riding in a van or running for a 24 hour period!
i must give mad props to my dear husband, jonathan, for cheering me on to the finish. my last run came right at one of the most humid parts of the day. i was tired, it was hot, my legs were heavy, and my asthma was kicking in. but just at the right moment our race van leap-frogged me and there was jonathan jumping out of the van like a knight in shining armor brandishing my inhaler and a water bottle! i don't usually like it when people cheer me on because it makes me feel like i'm not doing well, but seeing jonathan and receiving his encouragement (and the albuterol) made such a difference. i am sure that i was able to finish because he (and others) were encouraging me. now how is that for a nice picture of community and friendship?
speaking of pictures....here are some more highlights from race day....
