Grand Teton Relay

Ran the Grand Teton Relay with my brother and friends again this year.  We rented a cabin near Victor Idaho, which turned out to be perfect because we could go back to the cabin after all our van legs where done and shower and take a nap.  Shauna did not run this year because she was watching our four kids.  I still feel like a jerk for leaving her with a newborn along with all the others.  However, she did insist that I go and participate.  She will be back next year and probably stronger than ever.

Our team finished in seventh place over all with a time of 26 hours and 10 minutes.  They also timed my first leg which I ran in 59 minutes and 29 seconds, which was also good enough for seventh place over all.  That run was a beast again this year (7.1 miles with a total 1100 foot elevation gain).  However, the weather was perfect since it was over cast with a slight breeze.  These clouds did shortly turn into a monster storm with wind, rain and lightening, but John was the one who had to run that part.

We had a good team which made it really fun.

Sam

Just wanted to post a couple of other pictures of our newest family member.  Everyone is doing well and we are adjusting nicely.  The kids love their little brother a lot--sometimes too much--but is good to see how much they love him and care for him.  We have great kids and I hope they know that.