From being asked "Would you do it again?" (which my answer is usually: "If you pay for it this time!") to "So, what's next?" I have never needed the prodding I have received to continue to dream big. Well, I finally have my next big goal.
On the last full weekend of April 2010, there will be a 204-mile relay run from Gettysburg, PA to Washington, DC. Called the American Odyssey Relay, teams of 12 will alternate turns until every runner traverses about 15 miles or so total, (on three separate runs) over the course of a day or so.
For those in the know, on top of running marathons and ultras and directing races of every distance, I have also worked in designing courses such as the American Odyssey Relay. I know my ways around the ins and outs of these wonderful excursions. As such, it is on the canvas of the AO Relay that I hope to paint my next grand adventure.
For, while teams of 12 will be running the 204 miles through the Civil War battlefields and happily handing off to their teammates, I too will be joining them on this quest but will, instead, be handing off to, well, nobody.
You see, I will be running the American Odyssey Relay solo. By myself. 204 miles. In hopefully 48 hours or so.
So, if you are interested in being part of my crew, I am hoping to put together at least two separate teams who can give up a day of their life to help me achieve, what to most (including myself when I think about it), would be a rather ludicrous goal.
Please stay tuned for more information posted about this adventure as it becomes available and if you are looking for a relay to run in the greater DC area, I encourage you to register now and start putting that team together! There is nothing quite as bonding as spending 24 hours in an adult slumber party!
16 comments:
AWESOME!!!
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Sounds like great fun. Wish I could be there.
Sounds like an incredible adventure Dane! You will of course prevail and I have no doubt your fans will come out to support you. Remember to be nice to all the relay team members that you pass along the way. They will probably be in awe that you were able to put together a team of runner that look so much alike! Rudy Novotny-Race Announcer
How fun! I was trying to pull a team together for this last season but never quite got enough runners to commit to it.
I can't imagine how a total stranger could help you, but I live in PA and I think it would be fun to be part of your adventure. Let me know if I can help!
Cool!
You're a nutjob! But, this sounds like a *fun* adventure! ;)
Awesome!! Would be glad to assist as best as I can!
Still count me in Dane, I would absolutely love to be a part of this with you!
Not totally surprised. BTW, the last picture just ain't right.
Stihl
Dane: My farm is about 6 miles South of Gettysburg (right on the Mason-Dixon line), so if you need a place to stay the night before the race, and a ride to the start, let me know.
Wow, how cool, Dane. Not sure of the dates, but I would be in to help crew.
Hi Dane! We met at the Illinois Marathon last March. I would love to help in any way I can with this awesome adventure! Let me know what I can do.
~~ Marley
Wow- that's awesome! :O)
Wow! Sounds like an awesome journey! Keep us postin
Good luck Dane! You're a remarkable individual who's so courageous. Keep up the great work!
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