Category Archives: Ragnar Training

55 Things About Ragnar Relay

Before I ran Ragnar Relay DC, I wasn’t sure what I’d gotten myself into. I worried about everything from how to train to what to pack to how (and whether) I would sleep to whether (and how) I’d be able to stay … Continue reading

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My Five Favorite Things About Ragnar Relay DC

I know it’s been all about Ragnar around here this week, but when I found out that today’s Friday Five topic was “My Five Favorite Things About _____” I couldn’t resist writing one more post about my experience. To (hopefully) … Continue reading

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What I Ate For Ragnar Relay Food

Fueling for a multi-day relay like the Ragnar Relays can be just as hard as training for it. What worked for me was having plenty of options, eating what my body wanted without worrying too much about calories, and drinking lots … Continue reading

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Ragnar Post Race Recovery Plan

Running three times in 24 hours on no sleep takes a toll on any body, and my body in particular cried out for a serious post race recovery plan after Ragnar DC. I felt like my quads were broken before … Continue reading

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Ragnar Recap — Running RagnarDC

I have so much to say about RagnarDC! I will start with my Ragnar recap — what it was like running Ragnar DC — and fill you in on the rest later.  I was Runner #7–the first runner of Van 2. … Continue reading

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