The Dolls in The Keys?

Who's ready for Ragnar Key West?
January 7 & 8, 2011
Anyone?

Check out the DOLLS on youtube!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsBmIIVjRho

tick tock tick tock...

I sit at work and watch the clock.

The time moving so slow- tick tock , tick tock.

Tomorrow I will wake up, and get on the plane.

And on Friday we'll jump on the Ragnar train.

We've sweat, we've cried, and all asked why...

A sisterhood built on 187 miles.

We'll sing, we'll take pictures, we'll wear sassy socks!

This I know... The DOLLS are gonna ROCK!!

Ya- totally can't concentrate at work today~
See everyone soon!
xoox- Erin aka Dandia

Update! Update! Update!

Hello Ladies!! I'm just wondering how everyone is doing. We are coming down to the wire and I'm hoping everyone is as excited as I am!

Carley and Camille, how are our shirts coming? They are going to be so awesome!! Kendra, the socks are Perfect!! Time to get out your scissors and cut out some dolls if you haven't already...I'm thinking dolls hanging from the antenna, the bumper, wrapped around my van, streaming from the mirrors...some large and some small, every color paper I can find, a little bit of everything!!

How is the training going? Tonight Kendra, Josie and I ran Mahogany Hill...ouch, it's a good one. Good Job Girls!! Just wanted to check in and tell everyone Hello!! Hope all is well....start loosening up your slot machine arm!

Townsy

Thanks To TWISTED MUZIC and Lynette!!

These are the cutest and coolest earphone things!!
No more tangled, twisted, stuck in your bra or around you neck (Sarah) cords!

You Dolls are going to love them!
How is everyone doing on running? I ran in a 10K Saturday and it felt good....for running.
Does everyone have a running skirt? I love mine, I was surprised but it's pretty awesome.
Plus it will look so cute on your runner legs!

Happy running, Townsy

Music for Vegas!

Hey everyone, I just designated myself as the DJ for this trip. I want to make a CD with all of our favorite songs on it. I will bring my computer so that we can all put the CD mix on our ipods and mp3 players if you want. So...could I get a song or two from each of you so that I can make the CD? I just need the name of the song and I will find out a way to get the song. Thanks everyone!! Happy running!

Meet Chantel...

Hola fellow runner ladies!

Well, I figured since you all probably only know me as Tiff's little sister, I should probably do a little intro for me! I'm Chantel, most people call me Channy. I live in SLC and am in my last year at the University of Utah. I am majoring in Communications and will graduate in the Spring! yayy! I ran cross-country a couple yrs at UVU, and then transferred to the U this last semester and have just been trying to keep up the running on my own!...not working too well yet, but no frets I will be in shape for Ragnar:) I love design, photography, lake, vacations, music, sports and good friends and family. Look forward to meeting you all:)))

Yahoo!!

So thanks for letting me know about the mile change. Guess what though? It landed in my favor BECAUSE....now I don't have as many miles as before. I am now running 17.5 instead of 18.8. Not bad! I was hoping they would have at least cut my first run a little bit. 8.7 is not going to be fun to run in midday. Oh well, beggars can't be choosers, right? Any of you Morgan runners up for a short 3 miler tonight. I will have to take Kort with me, but I'll try and keep up. Thanks...Tiff

Change in total miles

Hey all! Just a little FYI~ I just got off the phone with Townsy to make sure I wasn't crazy turns out I am not... you can make your own assessment later. :)
But apparently the distances have changed for a few of the runners... Originally I only had a total of 9 something miles but now I have an even 11! SO just thought I'd pass that along. Might want to check yours out... Happy running!!!

Smokin' Ash

Hi, I'm runner 8 Ashley, Smashley, Trashley, Ashley Jo, Kickin' Ash, or....Smokin' Ash. This will be my third ragnar and don't worry the sharpie is packed for more "Ragnar fo' eva" tattoos (Ragnar for ever, not Ragnar for Eva.)Kendra (aka Phatty aka Pork Chop) is my cousin and Cambam is my cousin-in-law though technically running has made us blood brothers for life. I'm the sweaty/wet gal on the left.Word to the wise, if you are in Van 2 beware of Cami's hatred towards deep seat pockets. Anyway I'm 23, a junior high home ec teacher/volleyball coach and I am super excited to escape my teacher facade and just be me and laugh with the girls for a weekend. And...sorry if I act pre-pubescent and laugh at words like "boobs"; it's my whole world right now.

Also, the race is only 4 days before my 24th birthday--I expect big and expensive presents.

Guess what!? I just ran the Stoddard Loop!!!
8.5 miles without stopping, I'm already a little sore but it was awesome!! You know the awesomeness you feel when you run your furthest and beat your own personal distance record.....well that's it! So to all you sisters who have reached your own personal best while training for this Ragnar or ever in your life...........
GREAT JOB!! WE ARE ALL AMAZING WOMEN!! I'm playing some slots for this run!!
Love to all, Townsy

This is me!

Hey everyone,

Well, I just got chewed out by "Townsy" today because I haven't posted anything. So, apparently all I needed was a little push.

Let's see...about me...huh?! Well, I can say that I don't think I will EVER be weird about my age. I don't mind getting older, and I don't care who knows how old I am. The only thing I'm trying to do in my life is to look younger than I really am...so far it has worked :)

I LOVE running. I love to exercise and to feel strong, but I LOVE to eat! I have a little boy named Kort, who is 19 months old. I have a WONDERFUL husband who takes such good care of us always and I was hoping to be prego by the race, but maybe it's good that I'm not, at least not as of yet.

I love going on long walks on the beach. :) I love to read and to try to learn all that I can. I'm kind of a nerd that way, I guess. I could tell you more, but I'm tired of typing and I'm most likely boring all of you. I am so excited to meet our team, and I can't wait to finally be down in Vegas with no kid and hubby. Let's just LIVE THE DREAM!! Good luck with the training ladies.

Holy Cow, 23 loaves....you are the woman. I'm glad you had a good day. I am going to attempt the Stoddard Loop tonight with Tiffany Netz (not on our team, but a great runner and friend) I think it is about 8 miles!!! So wish me luck, she is very tall with "Dandia" legs so she'll be slowing down her stride a bit and I will be kickin it a little harder....aaahhhh! Just so everyone knows, "Dandia" is my little, o.k. younger (she is a bit taller than me) sister Lucy Erin. She is our team member from Missouri who will be flying out with our Team Mom, (my wonderful, amazing, somewhat mouthy and adorable mother) Raggedy Ann and meeting us in Vegas! "Dandia" is an Indian...as in from India, not native American, word that means "skinny stick". Erin has always had some serious, but beautiful Bird Legs. Carley and I have called her "Dandia" for years without her knowing it. We love you Dandia Legs!! Have a great day everyone, Townsy

Okay, so I didn't get my Trappers loop workout in :( Hubby took the kids and dog fishing all day and I made 23 loaves of zucchini bread...holy cow. Loved every minute of it cuz I could listen to my "chick" music (as hubby calls it) and chill out by myself all day! That RARELY happens, so I enjoyed it thoroughly. I will have to hit it hard this week on the running.

Hello Raggedy Ann! I am soooo excited for you to come along as our team mom :) It will be a riot. "Cambam" is what my dad has called me since I was little and it has just kinda stuck. I love your nickname. So glad you are coming along!

Raggedy Ann

So another country heard from! that's the old way of saying we've heard from a new doll! Hello Cambam. What a very cute bunch you and your little family make. Thanks for the great pix. Sounds like you are successfully kicking your heals! What a great husband you must have to support you in what you want to do. You gal's amaze me, that you can do all you do as wives and moms and yet are able to work out and ready yourselves for this event. I look forward to meeting you. You'll have to explain, "cambam"! Everyone have a great Saturday! Raggedy Ann

Ok so I am very new to this blogging thing...hopefully I can figure it out! Maybe I will try to add an image.

This is my cute family! This was on the 4th of July and for some reason my girls are acting shy which usually is not the case.

I'm running Trappers Loop tomorrow if any one wants to come! I'm running the 5 miles uphill to the turn off that goes to Snow Basin. Hopefully it will be a good heat and hill workout. Wish me luck...

34 Days Until Take Off!!!

How is everyone doing? Report, Chat, Blog, tell us about yourselves. I already know A LOT about my mom and sisters and I'm dying to know the rest of you better before we get to Vegas. O.K. Josie and Kendra, please keep your own secrets to yourselves, I don't need to know EVERYTHING! Love to all, Townsy (Carole)

I told my husband that I know this was suppose to be a romantic "in love" picture, but I think it looks like I am going to eat him! I cannot wait to do romantic pictures now that I actually feel better about myself!

So I wanted to put a picture of me for those of you who don't know me. These pictures of me are before I have lost weight, so not the best pictures ever of me , but my kids and hubby are darling as ever! I may be bigger here, but I am still ready to party at any given moment! You all just wait until you see the inner hottie that has busted out since then. Good luck to all on your running. Carole and I ran 5 miles last night and looked hot doing it! Love you all! Kendra

O.K. let's see if this works.... I'm new at blogging. I'm trying to post something that is not in the comments so everyone can just see it. If it works why don't we all, that would be all 12 runners plus our team mom, post some Hello, get to know me stuff. I can't wait!!!

get your scissors, but maybe you shouldn't run with them!

Ok - here are some quick templates - but feel free to make your own!
Have fun and use any paper you can find! if you do run with the scissors - remember - points down!

You all have permissions to post after logging in - so feel free to post about your progress, any images, etc.

Go Dolls!

Cutout Template

Here is the URL if you can't get it from the above:

http://www.scribd.com/doc/19290428/Cutout-Template