My husband amazes me everyday! This weekend we were in Moab for Drew's 12 hour adventure race. His 4 person coed team (which is the most competitive division) took 2nd place!!!!! I am so proud of him and his entire team. Aaron Ogden, Celia Nash, and Adam Kessler joined Drew for a 6 hour and 12 minute finish for 2nd place. This year the race began with the kayak (about 9 miles) then transitioned into the bike. The bike started with a nice climb up Longs Canyon (at one point the grade was about 21%) and went all the way into Gemini Bridges for a 300 foot repel off of the bridge. Once they hit the bottom of the repel they had about a 7 mile run back up to their bikes. They finished off the race riding out the same way they came in with a nice decent down Longs Canyon. The bike total milage was around 40 miles - yes I just said 40 miles! I was so impressed by all of the teams that competed. We had some good friends, Brandon and Jeremy Stoker, who raced for their dad and did an amazing job! I was also able to help cheer on some of Aaron's family who put together a 4 person coed team and finished strong. It was a great weekend with tons of fun and friends. Thanks Bill, Billy, The Ogden's Clan, the Stoker's brigade, and the Kessler's for helping support such amazing athletes!!!!! It was nice to have a bigger "support crew" this year! :)
Team Committed before the race
I think Adam looks very graceful in the mad dash to the boats - what do you think?
Adam and Aaron killed it on the Kayak!
Celia - sorry the hat didn't work out - we'll have to figure something out! :)
It was a little chilly at CP2 - you look nice and toasty Bill. :)
Drew and Adam coming in to CP2. This was really the only spot to get a good look during the race. This wasn't a very spectator friendly race. :)
I think that Celia is always smiling! :)
Aaron after punching in at CP2.
You can always count on Jeff to keep everyone in a good mood.
The Ogden Team (sorry I can't remember your team name) refueling a little bit at CP2.
The Ogden's on their way to Gemini Bridge.
The Stoker boys coming into CP2.
Jerm looked pretty good - smiles and in good spirits!
Brandon was in good shape and down to business with the punch.
Team Committed on the last 5 mile stretch of road until the finish.
Team Committed (Captain Bill :D ) crossing the finish line.
Adam trying to rehydrate a little bit.
Drew and Me :)
Aaron with Steph, Jonah, and Naomi
Bill and Celia
The Stoker's support crew in full force at the finish line.
The Stoker's crossing the finish line.
Stoker's with big smiles.
Good friends enjoying the moment. :)
Team Committed - 2nd Place in the 4 person Coed Division
Podium Pic
Jerm, Tiff, Brecklen and Brandon - tender moments!
The Ogden's after they crossed the finish line.
Brooke and Rich Coles. Brooke I am totally impressed - she just had a baby 4 months ago! WOW - is all I can say.
Jen you are a trooper - 2 years in a row! :)
Justin and Stacey - you guys are great! :)
The Girls - totally impressed. Love that you beat last years time - way to go!
I have more pics so if anyone wants them let me know and I can send you a link to download what I have. :)
Congrats Drew! Looks like hard HARD hard work! I could never do that! Way to go!
ReplyDeleteThat picture of Adam is way funny! You need to email us your pics. Bill is not the best photographer and most of them were of people we didn't know or fuzzy! :) Looks like fun! Maybe you and I can do it next year, huh Brooke? :)
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