We ran from Brian Head, Utah to Tuacahn in St. George (187 miles). We ran through Cedar Breaks National Park, Zions National Park, Sand Hollow Reservoir, St. George, Snow Canyon, and ended near Tuacahn Amphitheater in St. George. It was gorgeous!
2 vans. 12 people.
We hit every weather condition possible, literally:
cold.snow.rain.hail.thunder.lightning.hot.sun.boiling
Here is some of our team hanging out at Van 1 (Ian's Suburban).
Van 1 in front of the Red Rock Trailer: Julie.Ian.Brianna.Connie.Emily.Mark
My friend Brianna from back home in T.O. came out to run with us!
Leg 1 was to take the ski lift to the top of the mountain and run down.
I just could not get enough of the scenery throughout this race.
My first run was through Cedar Breaks National Park. Incredible views to run through.
I was runner 4 then Brianna was runner 5. They made us wear the reflective vests even though it was day because we were on a highway and it was raining.
Emily, Me, Bri, Julie in Van 1.
Mark was runner 6.
Taking a break at a park after our first set of legs. 
Van 2 had to run through marble sized hail. The hail was so intense we couldn't get a good picture while we were in it so I got one of what the sky looked like. They were such troopers.
Our team name was 'Run Forrest Run'. This is entering Zions by the Kolob area.
End of Van 1 second set of legs. This is around 11pm at our exchange in Hurricane, UT.
We slept under the stars at a park before our 3rd set of legs. We watched the craziest lightning storm light up the sky. It was the neatest thing I have ever seen.
Our 3rd set of legs was in the dark as well (our team was fast:)).
Van 1 finished with the 3rd and final set of legs. It was just about dawn.
This is our team photo at the end with our finisher medals!
We finished in an impressive 25:44:54 and placed 12th out of 80 teams.
Here are a bunch of pictures...
Here is some of our team hanging out at Van 1 (Ian's Suburban).
Van 1 in front of the Red Rock Trailer: Julie.Ian.Brianna.Connie.Emily.Mark
My friend Brianna from back home in T.O. came out to run with us!
Leg 1 was to take the ski lift to the top of the mountain and run down.
I just could not get enough of the scenery throughout this race.
My first run was through Cedar Breaks National Park. Incredible views to run through. 
I was runner 4 then Brianna was runner 5. They made us wear the reflective vests even though it was day because we were on a highway and it was raining.
Emily, Me, Bri, Julie in Van 1.
Mark was runner 6.
Taking a break at a park after our first set of legs. 
Van 2 had to run through marble sized hail. The hail was so intense we couldn't get a good picture while we were in it so I got one of what the sky looked like. They were such troopers.
Our team name was 'Run Forrest Run'. This is entering Zions by the Kolob area.
End of Van 1 second set of legs. This is around 11pm at our exchange in Hurricane, UT.
We slept under the stars at a park before our 3rd set of legs. We watched the craziest lightning storm light up the sky. It was the neatest thing I have ever seen.
Our 3rd set of legs was in the dark as well (our team was fast:)).
Van 1 finished with the 3rd and final set of legs. It was just about dawn.
This is our team photo at the end with our finisher medals!
12 comments:
WOW 12th out of 80 teams! that is so awesome! what a great experience! and sleeping under the stars! i havent done that forever! great job connie! We would love to hang out sometime! Just let us know when. I remember you said something about the BYU game. We didn't buy season tickets this year. wish we would have, but maybe we can join up with you guys sometime and support the cougars!
Way to go Conz and team! It looks and sounds like it was quite the ADVENTURE with some pretty incredible conditions- whew! Conz, you look great- nice pictures of the beautiful scenery along the course! I wish I could have been there- too busy splitting my head open- haha. Love you girl- proud of you.. very nice time!
I can't believe you guys got snow and hail! Wow. And nice job! 12th is awesome!
Another one? You are crazy! And my hero. Congrats, you are a rockstar!
You just don't stop, do you?! I didn't know Ian was a runner -kudos to you all!
Looks like you had a fun and crazy time! Way to go!
You go girl! that's awesome to you and your team! 12th place, baby!
You are seriously awesome. 12th out of 80!!! DANG! That's way way way good.
Well I'm totally impressed.
What does Brandon do while you do this? Does he photograph? He should bike it!
with the amount of racing you do, you should be sponsored ..im thinking powerbar, cliffbar, asics, outdoorgear.com? maybe you should send them a resume and a list of upcoming races -im serious now
congrats that is very exciting. I need to do this one because the scenery is beautiful. I love the wasatch back and this looks like it was so fun. I am impressed you did both this year. You are amazing.
my family just did that race too.
how long did you, personally, run for?
good job again!!
That looks like so much fun. You guys ended up doing really well....good job!
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