Furnace Creek 508

[Brandy]

It's that time of year again. The time of year when I sit in the back of the van and support my love, George "Red Eyed Vireo" Vargas, in his third consecutive Furnace Creek 508 race!

If you're interested in following along, the fun starts with the webcast tomorrow at noon. They should be updating the 508 webcast starting then.

http://the508.com/2008web/index.html

We will be pretty remote, so no real access to updating the blogs, unfortunately, but we should have details upon our return on Monday.

Wish us luck!

[Fredwina]

Bonne Chance! Bonne Route!

[melissam]

Good luck, Brandy, George, and crew!

I can't wait to hear all about your adventures on the 508!!

- Melissa

[jobob]

Especially since Ms. Mel has ulterior motives.

(Good luck Brandy & George!)

[crazycanuck]

Oi oi oi...

Good luck!!! I'm sure it will be a successful adventure!!

[Brandy]

Especially since Ms. Mel has ulterior motives.

(Good luck Brandy & George!)

Huh? Wha...??? Ulterior motives? Hmmmm...do tell...

[melissam]

Huh? Wha...??? Ulterior motives? Hmmmm...do tell...

Ulterior motives? Me?

Actually, here's what I'm thinking. 508 miles solo over 48 hours seems a little crazy (no offense to George). But 508 miles as a 4 person relay team seems doable. Not only that, but there's no finishing time for a 4 woman relay team in the 40+ age group since they've changed to a fixed relay format. So...all you have to do is finish and you get to set a record!

There's some part of me that says this is an absolutely crazy idea. The more I hear about the ride, the better I can determine if this is crazy or if I should get serious about drafting a team and participating in the 2009 race.

Ulterior motives or not, I wish George, you & the rest of the crew good luck on your adventure!

- Melissa