This costume is called the "stud finder".
Since this is a team full of hammers, it just might be a winner!!
$35.00, and this costume could be ours!!
don't you love the inflatable hammer?
potential for pure awesome.
freals.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Wasatch Back Relay - Family, Friends and Fools
One of the best, most motivating video's I've seen of the WB. Of course, these people aren't half as fun, cute, fast or overall as fabulous as we all are. So, our team and video will kick arse on this one! =:)
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
WASATCH BACK FHE/BBQ SIGN UP and RSVP
(picture of Craig from start line of Wasatch Back last year)
(just kiddin' it's not Craig, he was in a speedo)
What: Our First Meet-Up!
Important decisions to be made!
Date: Monday, April 26th
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: Pattens (look at e-mail for address)
Bring your own meat (and buns if you're doing hot dogs/hamburgers) and then choose from the following:
Appetizer
Salad (green)
Salad (fruit)
Chips
Drinks
Dessert (we might need more than one of these...because we're working hard, people! and you know that the real reason we run is so that we can EAT!!)
***Leave your sign-up choice in the comments. Plus a comment about your favorite thing about me (just kiddin' on that second part)***
Monday, April 19, 2010
Thursday, April 15, 2010
HAMMER FHE (aka, first team meeting)
MONDAY,
APRIL 26TH.
PLACE: TBA
(probably Paradise Bakery in Ft. Union?)
TIME: TBA
p.s. no kids allowed. just kidding.
(but you know it would be funner without 'em.)
p.s.s. is anyone even reading this blog?
bueller?
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Random Information to make you think "what have i gotten myself into?!??"
A friend of mine from last year's Wasatch Back wrote this information that might answer some questions (that you might not even know that you had!!) It will get the wheels turning....
Tips for the Wasatch Back:
Clothing: most of us who did the Texas run wore sweats during our ‘off’ times. I had two pair of pants and one sweatshirt. Also, I had 2 clean shirts (one short, one long). As for running clothes, we packed our ‘leg’ outfit in gallon sized bags with everything we’d need: sports bra, socks, shirt, shorts/skirt, print out of the leg, etc. That way you didn’t have to root through everything (and it gets super packed with 6 people) to find what you needed. I’d also suggest bringing an extra pair of shoes… just in case of rain. Also, bring Crocs or sandals that you can put on for in the car and post run. And, lastly, we changed in the car. Some were more modest than others, but your fellow runners will give you the privacy (or lack thereof) that you want.
Food: bring a few of your favorite snacks for the car, but know that you’ll have some time to shop for something more substantial during your off times. Our vans went to Walmart and Subway to stock up and get fed. We had coolers in back with ice to keep the drinks cold. We tried to get ‘good’ snacks for the car: string cheese, crackers, beef jerky, protein bars, etc. It helped balance the candy, Diet Coke (my post run option), and chocolate.
What to bring: we’ll definitely need to divide and conquer. We all brought individual packages of wipes, bandaids, sunscreen, etc and we had way too much and it took up way too much room. As it gets closer, I suggest we make a list (we can use and update the one from Texas) and divvy out assignments. We don’t all need to bring the Costco sized bottle of Aleve. Also, each car will have to have certain essentials: a reflective vest (we found it easiest to have 2 per car, better for exchanges), a GPS (iPhones count), 2 headlamps, etc…. again, we can divvy that out amongst ourselves.
Volunteers: volunteers are at the major exchange points (and maybe all exchanges with all the people running WB) and check teams in, answer questions, provide hot chocolate, etc. They also help keep traffic flowing and make sure that we are keeping in the Ragnar rules.
WOO HOO..... here we go, here we go!!!
Tips for the Wasatch Back:
Clothing: most of us who did the Texas run wore sweats during our ‘off’ times. I had two pair of pants and one sweatshirt. Also, I had 2 clean shirts (one short, one long). As for running clothes, we packed our ‘leg’ outfit in gallon sized bags with everything we’d need: sports bra, socks, shirt, shorts/skirt, print out of the leg, etc. That way you didn’t have to root through everything (and it gets super packed with 6 people) to find what you needed. I’d also suggest bringing an extra pair of shoes… just in case of rain. Also, bring Crocs or sandals that you can put on for in the car and post run. And, lastly, we changed in the car. Some were more modest than others, but your fellow runners will give you the privacy (or lack thereof) that you want.
Food: bring a few of your favorite snacks for the car, but know that you’ll have some time to shop for something more substantial during your off times. Our vans went to Walmart and Subway to stock up and get fed. We had coolers in back with ice to keep the drinks cold. We tried to get ‘good’ snacks for the car: string cheese, crackers, beef jerky, protein bars, etc. It helped balance the candy, Diet Coke (my post run option), and chocolate.
What to bring: we’ll definitely need to divide and conquer. We all brought individual packages of wipes, bandaids, sunscreen, etc and we had way too much and it took up way too much room. As it gets closer, I suggest we make a list (we can use and update the one from Texas) and divvy out assignments. We don’t all need to bring the Costco sized bottle of Aleve. Also, each car will have to have certain essentials: a reflective vest (we found it easiest to have 2 per car, better for exchanges), a GPS (iPhones count), 2 headlamps, etc…. again, we can divvy that out amongst ourselves.
Volunteers: volunteers are at the major exchange points (and maybe all exchanges with all the people running WB) and check teams in, answer questions, provide hot chocolate, etc. They also help keep traffic flowing and make sure that we are keeping in the Ragnar rules.
WOO HOO..... here we go, here we go!!!
VANS -- do we want to rent them?
Post your opinion...
From my experience, we DO want to rent them. My team last year used my van and it was more stressful that I expected it to be. It's kind of hard on a vehicle. But, if there are two members of our team who are willing to offer their van, that would be great.
Also, I think we want the BIG van so that there is more room to stretch out. We were pretty cozy in my van last year...
From my experience, we DO want to rent them. My team last year used my van and it was more stressful that I expected it to be. It's kind of hard on a vehicle. But, if there are two members of our team who are willing to offer their van, that would be great.
Also, I think we want the BIG van so that there is more room to stretch out. We were pretty cozy in my van last year...
VOLUNTEERS-- we need to start thinking about this
Our team needs to provide 3 volunteers for the race. Here is what I have gathered from the web site on what being a volunteer includes/involves.
Volunteers must:
~be at least 16 years old and have a valid drivers license
~provide their own transportation to and from their assigned location
~wear their official volunteer T-shirt while at their assigned location
~be physically able to perform their assigned duties
~be willing to fulfill any assigned volunteer time
~be willing to fulfill their entire shift at an assigned location
Time Commitment
Shifts are 4-6 hours
Duties
Crowd Control
Course Direction
Exchange Point Mgnt
Time Keeping
Course Supervision
Perks
Race Official T-shirt
Race Packet
Access to all events
Volunteers must:
~be at least 16 years old and have a valid drivers license
~provide their own transportation to and from their assigned location
~wear their official volunteer T-shirt while at their assigned location
~be physically able to perform their assigned duties
~be willing to fulfill any assigned volunteer time
~be willing to fulfill their entire shift at an assigned location
Time Commitment
Shifts are 4-6 hours
Duties
Crowd Control
Course Direction
Exchange Point Mgnt
Time Keeping
Course Supervision
Perks
Race Official T-shirt
Race Packet
Access to all events
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