Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Holy Excitement!

Last year about this time I was still holding onto hope that I would be able to run Ragnar NW Passage with Nuun in July. It wasn’t until about the first part of July that I realized that running Ragnar was not going to happen. Naturally, I was devastated. I cried, cried, cried some more and then wrote a tearful email to Mason telling him I would be unable to run. It was one of the hardest emails I have ever written. My physician had originally told me I could run the relay, but then the coach said absolutely not. I personally thought my coach was full of crap and was angry at him for saying no. When I really did get clearance to “run” it wasn’t really puppies and unicorns. I “wogged” 100 meters, walked 300 meters, repeating for 10 minutes, 3 times a week. That hardly constitutes as running or training for a relay.

Fast forward to a couple of weeks ago and sweet Megan emailed asking if I wanted to run NW Passage with Nuun this year. I instantly thought "heck yes", but then realized I needed to make sure I could take the day off from work. A week later I was able to confirm that I could take the day off and so there you have it:

I am running Ragnar NW Passage with Nuun!


I am beyond excited that Nuun thought of me and gave me a 2nd chance. I will fly into Seattle next Thursday after work in time for a team dinner and van decorating. From what I have gathered the team is mostly Nuun employees + few bloggers. We don't have an official team name yet, but I will share it once it has been decided. There are a few good ideas out there.

I do know that I am runner which looks like it will be tough. I heard there are lotsa hills!

--Tasha

42 comments:

  1. AHHH yay! You're going to have so much fun :)

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    1. I am so excited. I am sure it will be a blast!

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  2. Sa-weeet! Are you still doing the NUUN Ragnar in Vegas in the fall?

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    1. So excited for that! Pray I am healed in time for Vegas...would be so fun to do a race with ya

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  3. YEAHHH!!!! I better see you out on that course!! You are going to have the best time ever with Nuun!

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    1. I better see you for sure!!!!! We need to get a picture or something!

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  4. Ooh Congrats! This is great news :)

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  5. That is so, so awesome, Tasha!! Congrats!!

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    1. Thanks Laura- I am super excited and really looking forward to it.

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  6. I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!! After all that went down last year, you deserve this so much!! YAY!!!

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    1. Thank you Nikki!!! I am pumped for the second chance. :-)

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  7. Yay!! That is super exciting Tasha - I'm really happy for you :-)

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  8. That's great! So glad you're able to go this year!

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  9. Awwww!! LOVE this!!! Congrats, girl!!!

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  10. Congrats. That is very exciting. I am hoping to finally jump into a relay sometime in the next year. Look forward to hearing about your experience.

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    1. Thanks Crystal, I am really excited about the opportunity.

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  11. That is great! I am going through the crying stage right now about not being able to run like I want so I can empathize with the excitement you are feeling! Congrats!

    Maria
    Asphalt & Trails

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    1. Thanks Maria. It will get better for you, I promise. Injuries really only make us stronger. We just don't realize it until after. Hang in there.

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  12. WAHOOOOOOOGA!!! This is fabulous news! AMAZING! YEEE HAW!!! :D Nuun is wonderful!

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    1. Thanks chica. I am so excited and I am obsessed with Nuun too!

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    2. I actually am posting a VIDEO for them on Tuesday! :D

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  13. Awesome! You'll have a blast, I'm sure. What a sweet way to mark a year of improvement.

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    1. I am so excited Amanda! Started packing last night. I don't want to forget anything. :-)

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  14. that sounds like SO much fun! hard work, but fun... haha glad you got your second chance :)

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  15. So excited to meet you and run Ragnar NWP with you! Yeah team nuun!!

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    1. I am so excited to meet you too Leana! I can't wait!

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  16. so much fun!! i'll be doing my NUUN race in September :)

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    1. Yay!!!! I am also doing Ragnar Vegas in November for my 30th. :-)

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