Rest? Who needs rest?Originally Posted by jobob
Wishing you the best, Brandy! Try to get some rest when you can.
I have been forewarned that I need as much as and possibly more sleep than the crew so that I may "maintain my rational decision making abilities on day 5+ when everyone else is cracking"...words from a two time RAAM veteran.
I'll get lots of little naps whenever George is sleeping, then I will get relief once a day for a big chunk of sleep when our rider support relief person takes over for a 6 hour stretch. That should be plenty. <~~~she says now.
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06-08-2007, 09:17 PM #1
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06-17-2007, 03:09 AM #2
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I've been following Brandy's blog and all I can say is WOW! RAAM's a tough race to follow, seeing as how you can't really watch any of it, but her reports on Team Cancer's experiences in Kansas really brought it to life for me. Go Rick & George! And thank you, Brandy, for taking the time to write such great blogs in between taking care of the guys
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06-17-2007, 03:11 AM #3
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I posted a message on thier blog so hopefully they'll see it!
I'm awed by anyone doing RAAM!!!
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06-18-2007, 05:57 AM #4
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I am also keeping track of Brandy's RAAM blog. It is so exciting and what an inspiration, especially with what George and Rick are achieving with lack of sleep no less.
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06-22-2007, 03:39 PM #5
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Holy cow - what a race.
Our friends with JDRF did great. Also Brandy's team just finished up today - after George had to ride the last 250 miles solo due to injury to the other team member. Amazing!
My friend Nicole's 2 woman team set a course record.
The first ever single speed finished.
I wish RAAM had TV coverage!Sarah
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06-22-2007, 04:31 PM #6
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My friend "Commander Flyboy" and his team finished yesterday (Team 2Cure Huntingtons)
I'm very proud of all of our RAAM riders!
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06-22-2007, 05:43 PM #7
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hee hee
I just checked Brandy's blog (very nicely done, btw - she has quite the talent for writing!
) and George posted this:
"I didn't know what to expect but I know now that I think it would be easier to do Solo RAAM"
Oy, poor Brandy.
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