Ragnar Fun

I survived and am actually not to sore.   I liked the relay so much that I think I am running again in April - LA Ragnar baby!   Good times!

Safari Cake

This cake took forever because I had to cut out each shape by hand.  Turned out cool though.  I LOVE the giraffe print the best.    

I Can Do This

Finishing a 3 layer safari print cake, baking 2 dozen cupcakes decorated like basketballs, packing for my relay tomorrow, taking care of sick child, stretching my sore muscles, and not going insane.  That is what is on my agenda today.

My Kind of Shoe Shopping

I am the proud owner this new pair of running shoes.  I went to the running doctor and he hooked me up.  He assures me no more knee issues.  I am off to try them out.  Funny - I never get this excited about designer shoes.  A good pair of "sneaks" just makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

Ragnar Relay - Just Might Be the Death of Me

What have I done?  Oh my H -E - Double Hockey Sticks!!!!!!!!!!!

Last night I got a call from a good friend who is running in the Ragnar Relay in 2 weeks.  Apparently one of their team members is injured and so they need someone to substitute. Why oh why do I get myself into these things?  Yes - I got suckered in and said yes.  How bad can it be right?  This morning I got some more info as to what I am expected to do.  AAAAAHHHHHHH!  (I'm just freaking out a little - just a little!!!!!!!

I will be running 3 legs of the race in a 24 hour period.  Here's the description I got.

Runner #10 (me) - 1st leg - 7 miles / very hard

2nd leg- 6.2 miles / hard

3rd leg - 3.1 miles / easy

Here are some of my concerns....

1. I can only run about 6 miles, or at least that's all I have been running, on very flat ground.
2. What does very hard mean?
3. What they heck is my poor body going to be feeling like when I am done?

Deep breath.  I can do this - right?

Missionary Cookies

Here's are some cookies I made for a departing mormon missionary.  Good luck Elder Brooks!

Hold the sugar

Happy birthday to me!   Funny - I really don't feel like cake.  Why is that?