This weekend my team, Got The Runs, and I finished another Ragnar Relay Race. It is a 200 mile race, with 12 people and 2 vans, that has you run through the night, in the cold, in a van with 5 other people, some you may or may not know. You get used to the smell of sweat, dirty shoes, "the runs", and you become close friends with these crazy people.
You never know what outfit you will see when you come across a runner on the road. Guys or girls wearing tutus, guys wearing banana hammocks, and just wild crazy costumes. Volunteers dressed up like pirates, pumpkins, and cheering you on. Meeting other teams and becoming friends with them. Seeing people running and blasting music to cheer them on. That's what Ragnar is about. However, hearing Call Me Maybe was displeasing.
Definitely one of the best experiences you can have, crossing that finish line as a team, with everyone there cheering. It's a defining moment. The race isn't about competition or killing a time, its about fun, running, team work, supporting other teams, and having the best time that you can.
I know that I never would have gotten into running or these events, if it wasn't for those crazy people on Got The Runs. I'm glad I joined them last year, and hope there are more events in the future. Bring on the challenges!!
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