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Show SUMMIT COUNTY NEWS JUNE 24, 2011 PAGE B1 Ramar `Wasatch "Run Like Girls" One team of runners for the Ragnar this year used the mantra Run Like Girls as they ran with a purpose from Logan to the finish line at PCHS. This group of twelve ladies named Training Broads ran for Amanda Daniels who is once again fighting Ovarian Cancer. The runners on this team are: Amy Rydalch, Kelli Woolstenhulme, Stephanie Woolstenhulme, Linda Hansen, Lindzi Bell, Sue Bishop, Kristy Peterson, Brittany Aste, Raychel Leavitt, Cyndi Leavitt, Sara Nagel and Katie Rakisits. SomeTeam Baby Got Swack "Crazy fun times with our team "Baby Got Swack" at Ragnar." "Yes — I am crazy.", stated runner thing great about this group of Leena Ovard Anderson. "Ragnar is the hardest race I have ever done and it was our second year doing it. women is what brings them back I ran just over 14 miles but tried not to kill myself off with the three hours of sleep between legs." The to do this race each year. They team enjoyed being together. It was a challenge, but they completed the race at the finish line at love the "camaraderie and unin30:13:29.3. One of the men hurt his knee, and walked his third leg, but they all finished and were glad terrupted time with girlfriends" they accomplished their goal. Members of the team include: L to R Tara Hardman, Scott Anderson, Leena they get to have. "It's a girl's weekend and we are doing some0 Anderson, Mark Chamberlain, Mike Smith, Chris Hardman, Shane M. Hardman. thing good for ourselves", says Amy Rydalch of Oakley. When asked what they would do different in preparing for the race next year most of them said, "better organization in the van". There was much agreement about the lack of necessity for being a great athlete as long as you supported your team mates. "There was such a range of abilities", says Rydalch. "It's not just about the running but about the experience." Team #53 Half Fast The Contenders Team #53 Half Fast is made up of runners from the Kamas Valley. They are Larry, Brittany and Tyrell "It doesn't get any better than this - ladies and gentlemen!" The "Contenders completed their run and Gines, Steve and Brittani Mitchell and Maria Todd, Justin and Andrea Gordon, Joni and Rich Blackmore, had a good time doing it, Arlin Ovard of Henefer enjoyed having some of his family with him. Team Dave Cook and Brandi Honey. This is their 6th year to run as a team. Like many people the experience members include family and friends who gathered together to create the team, "The Contenders". They are: from left to right, front: Arlin Ovard, Carolyn Ovard, Amy Ovard, Jessica Ovard Omer, Scott Ivins of spending time with everyone in the team brings them back each year. When asked about something she especially enjoyed about the race this year Todd commented "coming through Morgan some people were Randy Ivins; back, left to right: Jenna Jardine, Brady Jardine, not known, Tyler Maddox. out with water for the runners and cheering us on". She went on to say "it's like a family get together." Brittani Mitchell also commented "Another Awesome Year for our team! Half Fast has been running in the Wasatch Back for the past 6 years. Always some sore muscles but never any regrets. Those who have run it UNDERSTAND! Those who haven't...DO IT! Best Time Ever!" 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Intermountain Heber Valley Medical Center 1485 South Highway 40 • Heber City, Utah 84032 435-654-2500 • www.heberhospital.org Team "Training Broads" One team of runners for the Ragnar this year used the mantra Run Like Girls as they ran with a purpose from Logan to the finish line at PCHS. This group of twelve ladies named :Training Broads" ran for Amanda Daniels who is once again fighting Ovarian Cancer. The runners on this team are: Amy Rydalch, Kelli Woolstenhulme, Stephanie Woolstenhulme, Linda Hansen, Lindzi Bell, Sue Bishop, Kristy Peterson, Brittany Aste, Raychel Leavitt, Cyndi Leavitt, Sara Nagel and Katie Rakisits. Something great about this group of women is what brings them back to do this race each year. They love the "comradery and uninterrupted time with girlfriends" they get to have. "It's a girl's weekend and we are doing something good for ourselves", says Amy Rydalch of Oakley. When Team Mother Truckers Team Mother Truckers is made up of friends from Bountiful, UT and Las Vegas, NV. They are Rodney Tucker, Karen Bouchard, Danielle Phillips, Taylor Bouchard, Chloe Tucker, George Ralphs, Linda Phillips, Brittaney Herlean, Dave MacArthur, Brent Phillips, Nate Herlean and Nicole Phillips. They chose to use their money for volunteers to donate to the American Cancer Society. Karen trained for the race last year and to her dismay, three days before had an injury that kept her from being able to run. She supported her team and cheered them on from the van. This year she was able to train without any injuries and looks forward to increasing her pace and being able to run a harder leg next year. Says Bouchard, "It was great! The people were awesome! It asked what they would do different in preparing for the race next year most of them said, "better organization in the van". There was much agreement about the lack of necessity for being a great athlete as long as you supported your team mates. "There was such a range of abilities", says Rydalch. "It's not just about the running but about the experience." was like a giant parade. A lot of support!" Like other teams this one was no different. They said it was a great way to get together as friends and you really get to know each other by the end of the 30 hours you spend together. people rooted us on. That must be hard for people to have 14,000 runners coming through your town at all hours, but they were great! I appreciate all that the community has done to show |