In two days we will be headed to the beautiful, pristine Teton mountains to race the
Grand Tetons Trail Race. This race is put on by the great folks at Dream Chasers Events. In addition to being a great race, and spectacular scenery, we will get to see some great people as well. We are meeting up with our friend Sarah Thomsen, yep the mind behind
Seriously Truly will be joining us for some fun runs in the magical Tetons. We will also be meeting up with
Tony Portera,
Bryon Powell, and my lovely wifes coach and true inspiration to us all
Lisa Smith-Batchen. Lisa's husband Jay will also be there RD'ing and running! Along with all these folks, another inspirational lady will be there as well
Sister MaryBeth Lloyd, aka: The Running Nun! Sister MaryBeth will be running again to raise awareness for Aids Orphans.
I will be running the 50 mile race and looking for a good time. A good time you say? Does that mean fast, or out to have fun? Well let me explain, I am not that fast but I do like to have a good time. I will be racing with a purpose, but will not let that get in the way of a good time. :)
My goal? Again, I am not a fast runner but I have actually been training. I have been accompanying Jen on all her long runs and most of the intermediate runs as well. Cycling, cross training and such should help. ( I have never actually trained this way before) With that said I am just hoping to break 9 hours. We will see what happens at the end of the day!
Jen will be running the 100 mile in search of a personal goal that I will keep to myself. She has been training hard as always, and I think she has a very good chance of doing what she and Lisa have set out to get her to do.
We both are so excited to get there and see everyone!
