August 22-23rd RAGNAR

Leg#1

Started off in last place with at least a 5 minute gap behind the second to last runner. When I finally got the baton, took off, and really started pounding for first couple miles. Warm/humid + I was wearing a polo shirt with a black hat and tie. At about 3 miles, I caught a glimpse of the runners ahead of me and caught up to them shortly after. I was moving too fast and by 6 miles, I was ready to call it a day. A half mile later(leg was supposed to be only 7.5 miles), I learned that I shot past a turn at least 3 miles back. I lost a lot of momentum as I was already beat at this point and stopped to walk for a minute. From there on out, I basically would run a mile or two and then take a short walk break. I could feel my IT band start to irritate me, so I had to stretch it occassionally. Luckily, I caught up with some guy who was handing out water and drank that down almost immediately. The heat was pretty intense and I was slowing down at this point, but managed to make the entire distance.
13.5 miles

Leg #2
It must have been about 2 or 3 in the morning so I was a little tired as can be imagined. Took off @ a moderate pace so that the IT would be alright and was able to keep a good rhythm. Still felt beat from earlier run, but wanted to make a good run out of it. Got to the base of the hill and just started ascending. IT worried me a little bit, but overall it was alright. I could barely see the hill, but I could definitely feel it. Although, I did not realize it, I believe that the hill gradually rose for about a mile. However, the pace did not slow too much and when I got to the top it was all downhill from there. I was very worried about the IT band, but there was never any problems. I flew over the last 3 miles and cruised into the finish, nearly catching the runner ahead of me(I started off way behind anybody else).
8 miles

Leg #3
It was morning time and again, my legs were toast from the last two legs and nearly a marathon in total. I tried running hard to start off, but quads were pretty beat up at this point. The pace was not bad, but there was a hill at about 2 miles that made it tough. However, after the hill, it was all downhill and I was able to really get cruising. I was constantly worrying about the IT, but never any problems. Kept up good pace and was able to speed up as I came into the finish. My legs were absolutely wrecked, but I felt good now that I was done.
4.5 miles

Total Distance: 26 miles