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Saturday, September 12, 2009

Red Rock Relay, 2009

Janna and I just completed the Red Rock Relay with 10 other good friends of ours. We had a 12 person team, two teams of six. Each runner ran three seperate legs of the race. The total distance was 180 miles going from Brian Head Resort, UT through Cedar Breaks National Monument, Zions National Park, St. George, La Verkin, Hurricane, Gunlock, and finally ending at Snow Canyon State Park.

To cover the total distance took us 26 hours - straight - no sleep. We paid money to do this. Sounds crazy doesn't it? Our team name: 24 Calloused Soles.

This is the end of Janna's first run and the beginning of my 1st run. It was a great experience for me and Janna to get to do this event together, we both had fun and made some memories that will last a lifetime.




Our whole team at the finish line.



Janna supporting me and giving me water and passing me my inhaler.



Janna scribes our team number on the back of Riley's calf.




The six runners in Van 1 gather at the starting line at Brian Head Resort, UT. Start time was 8:30 am.



Janna and Rachel hide from the hail as we wait for Marianne to finish her first leg of the relay. This area is some of the most beautiful country on earth.


Cedar Breaks backdrop


Although the race ran through southern Utah, it was not hot during day 1 as we started at an elevation of 11,000 ft. In fact, it hailed on Janna during her first leg of the relay.


Reflective vests and headlamps were required all through the night. This picture was taken while Janna was out on her 2nd leg of the relay.

Yep, it was crazy. But I don't regret it. Check out the COOL VIDEO at our team blog: