Notes
10.8 + 8.9 + 4.6 from Blaine to Whidbey Island= lots of beautiful scenary, some sizable hills and one unforgettable weekend. I felt so much better about this relay than my first multi-leg two-day event (H2C... 2008, I think. maybe '07?) The training miles have paid off & allowed me to actually enjoy most of the adventure, which is really what it's all about. I only slept for about 2 hours during the 30-ish hour event, but I seemed to recover enough in between each leg to pull off an almost steady 8-minute pace. By the final leg I was working very hard to hold onto that average, but the view was unbelievable and the finish line festive. Our team was a very fun group: Chris M, Crystal & Doug J, Monica S, Heather B, Jackie R, Luke J, Matt G, Dave & Dawn C, Nancy F & ...me. Despite the sleep deprivation, I found myself rolling down the window & reaching for the cow bell when I saw a runner on the drive home.