Do You Want to Run a Relay?

In my head the title of today's blog post is sung to the tune of "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" (I just want to make that clear because how else would you know?!)

The idea of a relay race intrigues me. It blends the best of both worlds - solitary running with the social support and solidarity of a team. I've read many Ragnar Relay race recaps with great interest (see my favorite recap, by Deborah). But I'm not ready for the multi-day commitment of Ragnar. I'm not sure I want to run multiple legs of a relay with minimal sleep or showers.

Enter the perfect solution - Rock the Creek Relay. Here's a quote from their website that sold me:

What are you committing to? Running a six leg relay, of about 30 miles total (legs range from 4-6.5 miles each) over the course of about 4-5 hours. And eating some good food. And listening to some good music. In a beautiful environment. With some great running friends.

Sounds pretty awesome to me. And in case I needed another sign, Race Director Bob told me the pink flamingo mascot shares the name of my son, Freddy.

There were already two teams of women signed up from the Reston Runners Best Foot Forward group. I set about to put together a third team, and found two more BFFs plus three ladies from the Potomac River Running Training group.

I'm eagerly anticipating rocking the creek in September with my fellow Reston Rockettes:

Brena
(photo courtesy of laurentina photography)

Jamie

Laura

Lee

Norma

Yes, I want to run a relay! Maybe you do, too...?