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Ragnar SoCal 2011

Ragnar SoCal Team "Running Is Risky Business"- 12 women, 2 vans, and 200 miles of concrete, asphalt, mountains, and shoreline.

This Ragnar was fun, but it kicked my butt.

I chose to take the long legs hoping to get some good training miles in. I didn't count on the heat exhaustion awaiting me.

I ran 3 legs totalling 26 miles, but only halfway through I knew I didn't feel right. The unexpected heat and harsh sun I ran through on the first day worked me over and I started my last leg on Saturday morning shaking, nauseous, and nearly in tears. Halfway through a beautiful run (which I was unable to enjoy) I took a quick detour, let my nausea get the best of me, and then pushed on to finish the leg. That last exchange didn't come soon enough and I was thrilled to be done!

Despite the challenges of this Ragnar, I had a blast. I got to know some great woman who I know will become close friends and I learned what my body is capable of and how much pain I can really push through.

But, the next time I'm in Southern California, I'm doing what I love even more than running

-relaxing on the beach.

Field Trip to the Farm

Yesterday, I was able to join Elle on her field trip to the farm. Picking fresh veggies and petting stinky, dusty, too-cute-for words animals...my kind of fun! I've been lucky enough to substitute a couple of times in Elle's kindergarten class and they are an adorable group of kiddos- makes me kind of miss teaching...kind of.

San Tan Crit

Last Saturday, Lance competed in the San Tan Crit. We love watching him race and cheering him on and this finish was one exciting, down-to-the-wire, sprint to win. Lance missed first place by only inches. Tomorrow, he will be racing in El Tour De Mesa. Go Team Web-OP/Focus!

Salute

Saturday was Opening Day for baseball. Max had the honor of joining his scout troop to perform the flag ceremony on the field. For the entire pledge and then, Star Spangled Banner, the boys stood at attention in a perfectly still salute to the flag. I was a proud mom. Sometimes, I forget that a boy with such non-stop energy can actually slow down. He and the other scouts showed such respect to their country and flag. Nice job, boys.

Spring Break

We spent a few days of spring break up at the cabin-our favorite vacation spot.

Nothing beats getting out of town and enjoying some family time.

Goodbye Hoops, Batter Up!

Basketball season is over.

A little sad over here

because my boys' hearts belong to hoops.

But, a season of baseball awaits.

Springtime, warm weather, concession snacks, and sunsets at the baseball field...

I'm ready.

Ragnar Del Sol 2011

Ragnar Del Sol 2011

2nd Place

The Real Housewives of AZ

Simply... a great group of sleep-deprived, energy bar eating, FAST, beautiful group of ladies!