To say that I am excited would be an understatement.
I know that running this relay, while being sponsored by Nuun, is pretty much a once in a lifetime chance (Yes, I am trying to make you jealous). And considering I live 3,000 miles or so from Oregon, it's probably the only time I'll ever run this race. Thus, I plan to make the most of it.
So, here's what I have in mind ...
1. Have fun.
2. Spread the Nuun love.
3. Take lots of pictures.
4. Look fantastic.
5. Run strong, meaning stick as close to those prediction times as possible.
And speaking of those prediction times, here's what I have ahead of me:
Leg 11: Leg on Springwater trail over relatively rolling to flat terrain
Distance: 4.84 mile
Predicted Times: 40:34 (8:22 pace)
Leg 23: Basically flat terrain on narrow country roads with minimal shoulder
Distance: 4.18 mile
Predicted Times: 33:52 (8:06 pace)
Leg 35: Gently rolling terrain on a combination of paved and gravel roads
Distance: 8.09 mile
Predicted Times: 1:13:58 (9:08 pace)
Needless to say, this is going to be interesting. I'm not really sure how they figured out those paces (OK, they used my 10K time), but if they say I can, then I guess I can, right?
And because I know you want to track the Nuun teams all weekend long (both teams start at 12:30 on Friday), I'm going to give you about a zillion (or five) ways to do that.
1. Follow me on Twitter (@tmbrunnerfirst) HERE
2. Follow Nuun Platuun on Twitter (@NuunPlatuun) HERE
3. Follow AfterNUUN Delite on Twitter (@AfterNUUNDelite) HERE
4. "Like" Racing With Babes on Facebook HERE
5. "Like" Bloggers spreading the Nuun Love on Facebook HERE
Let Operation Hydration commence ...
25 comments:
Am I missing something? 8 miles in 40 minutes? Is that right?
Regardless, kick some ass and good luck! And please take pictures :)
Have fun. It looks like your last leg is your hardest leg.
Have fun and good luck!! That last leg looks killer!
um.... something isn't right with the prediction for the last leg. 8 miles in 40 minutes would be 5 min miles.
that math issue aside, HAVE FUN!
Good luck! I'm jealous of you and the ladies you get to hang out with :)
You are going to LOVE the relay!
Everything goes crazy, you make instant best friends, and um.... it's running!, a lot of running.
AGHHH so exciting!!! Nice legs (hehe) - own it!
You'll be awesome! I think you're going to love our great state too... so much you might just want to make it an annual adventure. :)
You are going to be great! I know it will be a blast. I just wanted to let you know I changed blog formats and hope I can get some eyes on. Come check it out when you can!
Have fun! And yes, I am so very very jealous. But in a good way. ;o)
You will do awesome! But are you sure your last leg is right....8miles x 9 minutes = 72 minutes not 40:34.
I hope you all have a blast!
have so much fun! Relays are a BLAST! Love them. :) Hope it is crazy fun and all goes well! Can't wait to hear all about it!!
so exciting!!! good luck!!
Don't worry, i am plenty jealous! But I do hope you have a great time and kick some Hood to Coast butt!
oh, and since I have been out of the loop so long, I never got to tell you congrats on being a fashion superstar and top notch model in RW! That is so awesome, i bragged to Jesse that I knew two people in a magazine!
Really, really excited for you!!! This is soo awesome!!!!!!!
You can definitely run those times - have a fantastic time, stay safe and good luck!
SO exciting! We are going to have so much fun!
That just made this whole adventure seem less enticing to me. Why? Because it's one thing for me to want/expect a pace of myself but a whole different kindo'pressure when someone else is expecting it from me.
But I know YOU won't have any trouble with those paces, easey-peaszy! I can't want to read everyone's reports to remind me that it would be crazy fun to be able to do something like this.
Is everyone okay in your fam' with the EQ in VA?
So So Jealous! You are going to rock the relay. Enjoy every minute.
Have a great time! Will def. be following along!
So freakin excited! You will be passing off to ME :)
see you soon!
that last leg looks a bit harder than the rest, but I'm sure by that point the adrenaline will carry you through!
Good Luck : )
You girls are going to have so much fun! And I'm sure the whole weekend will be filled with laughs and memories! Enjoy every minute!
Good Luck, T!!!! You will do amazing. Can't wait to see pics.
I am so excited to get home and stalk all of you lovely ladies! I have MAJOR HTC fever today --- it's like Boston but BETTER!!
Best of luck, rock that race like I know you will!
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