Volume XV Issue XIV The Ogden Valley news Page 17 July 1, 2008 Run. Drive. Sleep? Repeat. Snowbasin road, on towards Morgan, over East Canyon, through communities as Our scenic Ogden Valley was again, for Kamas and Heber, up a grueling climb to the fifth year in a row, part of the course for Deer Valley Resort, and finally down a the Mymod Ragnar Relay Wasatch Back. plunging descent into Park City. A traditional Ragnar Relay team is made On June 20 and 21, residents most likely witnessed masses of runners staggering, or up of twelve members who split up into two vehicles and leapfrog along the course allowing each team member to run three sections of the race. Leagues of the race range between 3 and 8 miles. Also competing in the race were “Ultra” teams that split the 181 miles between only six runners. Slower teams begin the race in Logan early Friday morning, with faster teams beginning later in the afternoon. This way all teams arrive Ogden Valley Ragnar Relay Team—“Valley Girls Team”— in Park City, and finback row from left to right, Marty Smith, MJ Preston, Debbie ish at approximately the Mortensen, Jennifer Hanni, Kim Iverson, Deede Pace, and Paula same time. The race goes Crawford. Front row, Sue Hoffman, Corrina Huddle, Chandra non-stop with teams traversing mountain passes Barrong, and Kera Erickson. Not shown is Cynthia Beck. in the dead of the night with only a headlamp and the moon to light perhaps sprinting, along area roads. The Wasatch Back is a 181 mile relay the way. Some of the perks of the race include race that starts in Logan, and eventually ends in Park City. This race allows run- live music at various runner exchanges, ners to enjoy the beauty of the Wasatch free food, medals for all course finishers, Mountains with runners traveling over awards for the best team name and the best Avon pass, through Ogden Valley, up old decorated vehicle, and awards for all division winners. “Ragnar was such a fun race,” stated Kelli Booth, who participated with the ‘08 Valley Babefest Team. “It was so fun to run in this beautiful valley where all of our relay team members have lived, or currently live.” “The motto of the Ragnar Race is: Run. Drive. Sleep? Repeat,” explains Debbie Mortensen, a member of the Ogden Valley Girls team. “What makes it fun is that it’s Ogden Valley Ragnar Relay Team—“Valley Babe Fest”—back pretty much a rolling row from left to right, Tesha Pack, Ali Hammonds, Kristin party, and you get to Elmore, Lori Adams, Jenny Waldrip, Larissa Harris, Sherene hang out with all your Keith, and Kelli Booth. Front row, Heidi Tyson, Jamie Froerer, best friends. We get to support each other and Nikki Wolthius, Karen Froerer, and Kathy. By Kera Erickson cheer each other on, and that really builds friendships.” Steve Hill, an avid runner was the one who dreamed up the idea of a great relay race that would span the beautiful scenery of the Wasatch Back. His son Dan, along with friend Tanner Bell, decided to make the dream a reality by organizing the first Ragnar Relay for the summer Ogden Valley Ragnar Relay Ultra Team—“Ultra Nuts from of 2004. The first year H.E.L.”—from left to right, Bo Poulson, Cecil Satterthwaite, Jeff there were twenty-two Good, Brian Deeter, Jeff Post, Taylor Satterthwaite. All members teams that participated are from Ogden Valley except Bo Poulson who is from Kaysville. in the relay. Since then, Steve, of the race. “We sold a lot of sandwiches, Dan, and Tanner have teamed up with water, and sports drinks.” adventure racer Eric Jacobsen. They formed Because of the popularity of the Wasatch a partnership, Ragnar Events, LLC, that has Back, registration for next year’s event has brought the Ragnar Relay to other areas such already begun, and the race is expected to as Minnesota/Wisconsin, Washington State, fill up soon. and Arizona. The Ragnar Relay Series now For more information, visit <www. has the reputation as the nation’s largest ragnarrelay.com> series of relay races. The popularity of the Wasatch Back has continued to rise each year; this year, over 500 teams competed in the relay. The race sold out, and officials had to turn teams away. “Considering that there were approximately 7,000 runners coming through Ogden Valley,” states Sergeant Hadley of the Weber County Sheriff’s Department, “things went rather well. There were some minor inconveniences for local traffic but, overall, race officials and the Sheriff’s department were pleased with the Ogden Valley Ragnar Relay Ultra Team—“Swamp Donkeys”— from left to right, back row, John Lewis, Nick Fisher, Nicholas way things went.” Store owner Terry Froerer, and Shane Martin. Front row, Chad Booth and Hancock indicated that Brandon Fuller. Picture courtesy of Nicholas Froerer. Valley Market’s business The Swamp Donkeys Valley team finished 2nd in the 181 mile went up 20% on the day Ultra 6 man, finishing behind BYU’s cross country team. Subscriptions available for out of area residents at $18.00 annually. Send payment with mailing address to: The Ogden Valley news FEATURED LISTING P O BOX 130, EDEN UT 84310 Nichole Kester Patio Springs Home Associate Broker, GRI MLS #796381 $375,000 (801) 710-3074 Nice home in popular Patio Springs subdivision. 4 bedrooms, 3 bath. 2825 Sq. ft. Master suite with jetted tub and separate shower. 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