Ragnar Rag | November 2006

What/Who is Ragnar?

Many have asked the meaning of "Ragnar" and after much deliberation we have decided that it is time to unleash the secret.

Ragnar was a 9th century Norse King. He was a pirate, a raider, a conqueror and an explorer. 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.

Most importantly, Ragnar was a wild man. In a Ragnar Relay the wild nature of this Norse King is embraced by the often-offbeat experience that happens when thousands of wild individuals and colorful personalities come together to participate in a physically demanding, all-night relay race. Who are these people? They are the ones who are not afraid to paint their van plaid, to bring along their own hair band, to paint their faces, 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.

In the end the spirit of Ragnar is difficult to describe to those who have not experienced it. Only when you cross the finish line of a Ragnar Relay, sleep-deprived, emotional, and glad to be finished, can you understand the spirit of Ragnar. Why? Because it is in that very instant that you realize your wild side wants to continue... continue running, exploring, and conquering.

Long live the Ragnar in us all!

Series Updates

YouTube.com Videos
Many participants have submitted their team videos to YouTube.com. You can check out these great videos at www.youtube.com/user/ragnarrelay. If you would like to submit your own team video to YouTube.com click here and follow the instructions. Once you have submitted your video email us at videosubmission@ragnarrelay.com and we will post your video at www.youtube.com/user/ragnarrelay along with the other team videos.

Wasatch Back High School Registration
Graduated registration prices have been added to the Wasatch Back High School Challenge. The prices and deadlines are as follows:

Before Jan 31st = $10.00/teammate
Before April 15th = $20.00/teammate
Before May 15th = $30.00/teammate

For registration information about the Del Sol or Great River High School Challenges visit www.ragnarrelay.com


Featured Team - Corn Fed Beef Corn Fed Beef, captained by Eric Clarke, decided to enter the Ragnar Relay Del Sol after running together in the Ragnar Relay Wasatch Back in 2006. Four of his team members initially ran in another relay in 2005 where they caught wind of the Wasatch Back and figured they'd give it a try. This year the team 'Corn Fed Beef' will be made up of twelve men that all work together at Northstar Financial Services Group, LLC in Omaha, Nebraska. They have recruited three more coworkers that didn't run with them last year. We asked Eric if those co-workers not participating are jealous, his response was "if they are not jealous they should be." Eric was kind enough to share his favorite Wasatch Back experience. "Upon receipt of his goodie bag Todd, one of our runners, proceeded to down the entire package of XanGo. After doing so he then read the label and found that he had just drank the equivalent of 7 days worth of XanGo. He proceeded to 'lose his XanGo' half-way through his first leg."

Ragnar Relay Wasatch Back

Registration for the Ragnar Relay Wasatch Back is now open. To register go to www.ragnarrelay.com and click on the Wasatch Back link.

The 2006 Wasatch Back DVD is now available for purchase at the Ragnar Relay Store

Ragnar Relay Del Sol

The Del Sol training program started on Wednesday, November 15th. Click here to view training programs for both novice and intermediate runners.

Del Sol early registration ends December 15th. Click here for registration information.

Ragnar Relay Great River

The Ragnar Relay Great River will be held August 24th & 25th. After a huge first year success the Great River will only get bigger and more wild.

Registration for the Ragnar Relay Great River will open December 1, 2006. Click here for more info.

Ragnar Relay Store Specials
Great River Participant Shirt $8.00	2006 Wasatch Back DVD $19.95	Great River Hoodie $10.00	Great River T-Shirt $5.00