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So You Want to Run a Relay Race
Relay Races are becoming more and more popular it seems. And if you are as crazy as I am, like running you might want to do something like this. After running the Adirondack Ragnar Relay, I learned A LOT about these big races. I really had no clue what to expect going into it. Except we’ll be running. At night. A lot. SO much planning has to go into these races and thankfully this one went off without a hitch. Our team got along great and we had no big problems during the race! We didn’t even get lost. Hurray! Anyway, I’d figure I’d write up a little post with…
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Adirondack Ragnar Relay
Its official. We’re Ragnarians! Team B.A.D. started off in Saratoga Springs at 8:00 Friday morning! Melissa, our team captain, started out the 192.7 mile relay with her first leg in Saratoga. Yes, it was raining…for the whole day on Friday. Anyway, our van (van 1) was first to go, meaning we had the earlier start. We each ran our legs until We got to the the first major exchange to let van 2 take the lead. Look who was working at the exchange in Saratoga! Alicia! She was awesome for coming out in the rain as one of our Team’s volunteers. My leg was the 5th leg and I ran…
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What to Pack for Ragnar Relay
Tomorrow I’m running the Adirondack Ragnar Relay! I have never ran a relay race before but apparently they are a blast. I have three legs. Leg 1 – 3.2 miles (Saratoga Springs) Leg 2 -5.7 miles (Lake George) Leg 3 – 7.9 miles (Keeseville) (source) Now what in the world does one pack for a race like this?? Here’s what I’m bringing. 3 sets of running outfits (for all types of weather) in plastic bags for easy access and to throw them into when I’m done wearing them comfy clothes for in between legs running shoes (2 pair since its now going to rain) other running gear: compression sleeves, toe…
