Ragnar was a 9th century Norse King. He was a pirate, a raider, a conqueror, an explorer, and a wild man. The tough, fearless, rugged attributes of this Norse King are shared by all who participate in a Ragnar Relay. In much the same way, a Ragnar Relay provides runners the freedom to roam, to explore - a free-spirited curiosity to get out there and experience outdoor adventure. And maybe even to conquer. And though tough or rugged may not perfectly describe you, these attributes become a goal - something to strive for.
In a Ragnar Relay the wild nature of this Norse King is embraced by many participants. Participants who aren't afraid to paint their van plaid, to bring along their own hair band, to join together in yelling as they cross the finish line. You may think that you are not one of them, but you are. Everyone has a wild side and nothing brings it out of you like a Ragnar Relay.
Long live the Ragnar in us all!
Generally this section only spotlights one team, but when we met these two teams we thought they were a match made in heaven (or hell depending on how you look at it) and we had to make an exception.
The night before the Great River Brian Ferguson and the Faster Pastors (yes, they are all real pastors) were hanging out at a pub "preparing" for the race. As fate would have it, Leah Swedberg and her team Women High On Running (W.H.O.R.s) just happened to be at the same pub (guess that's what the Pastors get for hanging out at a pub).
The pastors, realizing that "there is always work to be done," made quick friends with the W.H.O.R.s. It just so happened that the W.H.O.R.s and the Faster Pastors had the same starting time and were able to hang out throughout most of the race. We aren't sure if the Faster Pastors were able to save any souls, but we are praying for the W.H.O.R.s nonetheless...more
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