Race Recap (Sans Sugarcoating)

So, as I mentioned awhile back, while we were in Utah, I ran a race. The Wasatch Back Relay. It's taken me this long to report on it because:

• I've been waiting on photos, and
  
• I've been working up the enthusiasm to re-live the experience

Me running

Yeah, it was miserable. But also tons of fun.

Here's why.

The fun:

• I got to see Angela, one of my running pals from Houston
  
• I teamed up with Angela and 10 other great runners for the 180-mile relay
  
• Even though I spent 20+ hours in the back of a vehicle, it was with 5 very fun teammates
  
• I saw lots of scenic stuff--mountains, animals, wide-open spaces, and other stuff this city girl rarely sees
  
• I ran 19.1 miles during the 28-hour race
  
• I love to run, even when it's miserable

The miserable:

• I ran 19.1 miles during the 28-hour race
  
• 5.1 miles were in the blazing, soul-sucking afternoon heat
  
• 8.5 miles were in pitch black, except the light from the moon and a teeny headlamp
  
• 5.6 miles were on very tired legs and 3 hours of sleep
  
• I only got 3 hours of sleep (I need at least 7 to function properly/pleasantly.)
  
• I slept those 3 hours in the backseat of a pickup truck
  
• For two days, I subsisted off Clif bars, trail mix, beef jerky, and Gatorade (Ok, ok, that was actually one of the fun parts...)
  

Despite all my whining, I had a really great time. Especially pre-sleep deprivation. And I even plan to run it again next year with my family.

Unless this recap scares them away...

Me not running (hallelujah!) with my teammate Erin

Part of the team: Brock, Enz, Angela, and me

Angela and me after the race (double hallelujah!)