The Great Midwest Relay- Hour 6 Finally in the race
Hour number 6 - We're in the race Michelle was the first person from our van to run. It was only 3 miles so we had to get to the hand-off area pretty quickly. The instructions are good but they…
The Great Midwest Relay – hour number 4 Waiting with a Uke
Hour 4 After the great bowling outing it was time to wait, and wait and wait. There is a lot of waiting during these relay races. I juggled a bit more just to keep fresh and put on my running…
The Great Midwest Relay – hour number 3 Bowling in WI
hour number 3 We finished lunch and made it to our first transition point. According to Van 1 we are in "last place". Sounds like a bit of an exaggeration. We didnt know what we were going to do until…
The Great Midwest Relay – hour number 2
hour number 2 While we wait in Mill Lake, we eat at Mulligan's Mill of Joseph Megan's. Six runners, six Miller Lite beers. Now this is a race a joggler can embrace. But only 1 for this juggling runner. I've…
Great Midwest Relay – The race starts
The race starts. First runner up is Lisa. She starts with a 'We got Balls' t-shirt, a contraband iPod and a pink runner skirt. She even held the Gballz as the race started. We headed off to the 6th exchange…
Great Midwest Relay Checklist
We're off this morning to do the Great Midwest Relay. Here's what to pack. 1. Two running shirts. (1 short, 1 long just in case) 2. Camera 3. iPod. Loaded with latest The Final Sprint podcast. 4. Running Shoes 5. …
She’s Juggling 5 Balls With Her Feet
I joggle and write about juggling because it's amazingly entertaining. I just find the crazy feats people accomplish to be incredible and inspiring. Juggling is special because it has inherent drama that commands attention. The opening act is a simple…
10 Tips for Running an Ultra Marathon Relay
It's just a couple of days away until my relay team, We've Got Balls, participates in the Great Midwest Relay. You've already been told about the benefits of running and juggling a relay race. Now, here are some tips you…
What to Expect After Juggling and Running 16 Miles
It's been a little while since joggling a distance of 16 miles or more. The last time was the Tampa Bay Marathon. But long training runs can be a bit tougher than even marathon races because there is no crowd,…
Why You Would Want to Run a 190 Mile Relay
Are you looking for a challenge that's a bit different than the typical 5K, 10K or marathon? Well, you might consider putting a team together and signing up for a relay event. To find a relay race in your area,…