Last year after I ran the Wasatch Back relay, my team and i decided that we wanted to run it again the next year. But life happened and a majority of the team couldn't run in the race and so I assumed I wouldn't be running it this year. I was wrong. My sister called me right before I left for Hawaii and told me that they needed to fill a spot (you have 12 runners on your team) and asked if I would do it. I was a little hesitant because I hadn't been training for the race, but knew I would regret it if I didn't do it. So that was how I joined team Estrogen Overload (I think the name makes it sound like a bunch of 50-year-old women running). Each team runs a total of 181 miles (from Logan to Park City) and each person runs three times during the race-I ran almost 16 miles. My quads are sore-my legs felt like bricks on my last run-but i am really glad that I did it-especially being able to run it with my oldest sister made the experience really fun. She is an amazing runner and their team inspired me to want to run more and to run faster than I ever have before.
With my older sister, Catherine, before my first leg of the race
It was hot and I think I poured more water on myself than what I drank
Right after my night run-i know you are jealous of my outfit-this was my best run of the race
After our van of 6 had all finished our runs-we were exhausted
At the finish line-the 12 of us were reunited
I am still exhausted-we only slept an hour during the whole process-but I would totally do it again. It is an amazing feeling finishing something you didn't think you could do.
16 comments:
Wow that is impressive; what a great accomplishment. Congrats to you and the team- yes, I love your outfit:)
Anne! That race looks so fun, I am glad you got to do it, I decided I really like races because its fun to have everyone clapping and cheering you on!
OHHHH JEALOUS! Great memories!! ghetto bootays baby! :) That is the best race. I just ran a 5k. woo woo. haha Your baby is so dang adorable. Hope you guys are doing great. I'm still anxiously waiting for Jess to set a date so I can buy tickets to come out. tell her to hurry would ya? ;)
That is so awesome! I have heard so many great things about that race...sounds so hard, but so fun!
Congrats! Our friends ran it and Jayson was a volunteer! Good job! You just look so cute! Yes, we totally need to get together!
Hey Anne! This is connie galeria (now taylor). I saw your blog from chelsea bauer's. That is awesome that you ran the wasatch back. I have wanted to do that for a while now but never actually got around to it. It sounds really fun. Good job!
CONGRATS! I am so proud of you! We wanted to do that as well. I think we should do it together next year! I will totally come up! That would be a blast! You are amazing!
Way to go-way impressive!!!
anne..you're so amazing! I am very impressed. you make me want to start running! I seriously have run consistently since ghana. That is really sad. I need to live close to you...you are my motivation i guess. Hey i am coming to utah july 10th we should find a time to go to lunch or something! i will email you.
Congrats!! Wow, that looks absoulutely horrible, not my cup of tea. But it sure is impressive!!
How fun! Nice job. I am glad you were able to keep up the tradition from last year!
good job anne!! we should be on the same team next year!!
Congrats Anne. My sister and brother in law ran that race too. They said it was hard. I am very proud of you.
We got to hangout with little Ryan yesterday with Pete. It is so cute how he loves enchanted. He was completely hypnotized. Then he was showing us his sweet golf and soccer moves. We were really impressed. Hope you are having fun in NC!
Way to go! Its hard to run when you haven't been gearing up for it (let alone training). I love your night garb!
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I admire anyone who can run more than a 5k! You are amazing, that looks like a pretty area. Your little boy is a looker!
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