Interesting Perspective

Check out the comments on this Ragnar Facebook photo as far as what to expect for sleeping:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150984722479403&set=a.151033774402.114118.46637589402&type=1

Don't be that awkward runner

Click to view awkward runner video

Training Run 5

Thank you to John for hosting. 5ish miles in 91 degree heat, but it only felt like it was 95 or so. Training Run 5 info.

Safety

Night Time Gear from Ragner webiste: Ragnar Relay requires every runner to have a reflective vest prior to getting on the course. In addition, each van must check-in with 2 headlamps and 2 blinking LED tail-lights (we recommend you bring extra batteries). Each runner starting a leg after nighttime hours (nighttime hours are designated before the race) must wear a reflective vest, a headlamp, and a blinking LED tail-light. Any participant (not just the runner) who is outside of their team van during nighttime hours (nighttime hours are designated before the race) must wear a reflective vest.

In street clothes at night, you are only visible to drivers up to 200 feet, in dark conditions. Most reflective vests make it so runners become visible to drivers up to 1200+ feet. Adding headlamps and flashing LED tail-lights provides increased visibility and safety.

Pat ordered a Nathan Clip-On Deluxe L.E.D. Safety Strobe from amazon.com for $7.00, and will let you know how it works when it arrives.

Run the Edge blog

http://www.blog.runtheedge.com/
Suggested by Mont

Training 3

A good out and back 5 mile run along the bike trail! Next Wednesday, June 20 training run will start at Zurf's 5:30 PM. Click to view Training 3.

Hold your stuff

SPI Belt

Let's face it, it's a fanny pack...but at least it doesn't give off the mall-walker vibe, and it will hold your phone, keys, goo packs or whatever else.  Everything stays nice and tight on your hips and it doesn't go sliding or bouncing around everywhere.  Works great!  I'm Nick and I endorse this message.