You may or may not know, but Tracie ran in a relay race this past weekend that started in Prescott and ended in Mesa. More than 200 miles and 12 team members. This means that Tracie alone ran three legs for a total of 16 miles.
Tracie's team finished in 38 hours (give or take a few minutes). The Ragnar Relay, which is a for profit company that puts on these events around the west had more than 200 teams participate.
When Tracie first said she was going to participate, I was supportive but at the same time I figured she would bow out after a couple of days of training. To my surprise race week was approaching and she was on pace to compete.
Tracie not only participated but she actually ran all of the 16 miles of her legs. I don't know about you readers but 16 miles is an eternity for someone who is a non runner. I've done 5K's with her and almost killed myself trying. I'm a power guy, not an endurance athlete but hey this is not about me.. it's about my wife.
Anyway, we seldom get to tell our better half how proud we are of them but in this instance I am honored and extremely proud of Tracie for sticking to her goal and completing the race. Very few people participated in this event and my wife is one of them.
Even though I don't say it very often; Tracie, I am very proud of you and your accomplishment.... maybe I'll run it with you next year (probably not!)
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