2010 S2S

Here we go again!!!
Thanks to all who have already paid their registration fee. A big thanks to Brandee who provided us with a code for$100 off registration. There has been lots of talk about people switching vans this year. Previous years Van 2 people would now be in Van 1 and vice versa.
Most seem to be okay with this switch.
Harald and I made an executive decision and switched back to the original team name of "Wile E. Coyote's road runners".
I will put up a poll as to who wants to switch vans this year. Your next step is to go to website and register as individuals. Just go to www.spokanetosandpoint.com and register as individual on our team. There is no need to put down your choice of legs to register.
Hope everyone is training hard and looking forward to another great race!!
Patty

Van Assignments

Hey all, We are officially registered as the "Dropping Dueces".
Here are our tentative van assignments. Please review and let us know if you have any problems where you are assisgned. Take a look at the legs and let me know which you would prefer. The only leg currently spoken for is leg 6.
Van 1
Harald
Ben
Ron
Scott N
Brandy
Erhen
Van 2
Mike
Laura
DJ
Chad
Josie
Scott
Please register with our team online if you haven't already done so. Also, for those of you who haven't paid please send us paymnet ASAP so we can pay card we used to register.
Thanks,
Patty

team name 2009

The team name for 2009 is officially "Dropping Dueces" We will register team this week and let you know when you can register individually.
Each runner's cost is $75. Please get this money to Harald ASAP or mail to
Patty Groenen
2405 S. Tekoa
Spokane, wa, 99203

This will help us will covering reg. fee.
Keep training!!! More news to come soon!
Thanks,
Patty

Spokane to sandpoint 09

Hello all!!!
Well it's that time again. Time to vote on team name and get our team registered. Welcome back to last year's team members and welcome to the new members(you know who you are, and I will be posting names soon).
Harald has given me a couple of name suggestions. One was just far too gross(smells like tuna) sorry to those of you who suggested it. The second is "That's a tasty hill" in reference to a comment Harald made last year. I still want to include "road runners" as a suggestion.
You can blog or e-mail me any suggestions. I suppose to be completely democratic I will include ALL suggestions(including tuna).
I will once again be co-ordinating registration and other things as my "non-running" participation.
Hope you are all running!!!
Looking forward to another fun event!!
Patty

Tips from race handbook

Here is an excerpt from the race handbook...hope you have time to read it all.

1. Learn the course before you run.
   
2. Plan legs based on ability.
   
3. Consider recruiting a pacer (on foot or bicycle) for night sections if that will help you feel more comfortable.
   
4. Have cell phones in each Van and make sure they’re charged. Communication between Vehicles is paramount in this race as you trade turns racing.
   
5. Help your runners by periodically stopping at pull outs to see if they are ok. Stop at difficult turns to make sure runners stay on course.
   
6. Have a plan if you accidentally get off route. Last year one of our directors was doing another race and a turn sign was hidden behind a parked car. He didn’t see it and ended up running 2 miles before his crew got him back on course. Running with a cell phone may be helpful during night sections.
   
7. Bring sleeping gear and try and catch a few hours of rest at the Major Exchanges.
   
8. Cheer on and encourage the other teams.
   
9. Bring extra running clothes, lots of water, and warm gear for night.

This race will ultimately be as FUN as your team makes it. Show some team spirit, cheer on your teammates, and have an outrageous time. We have provided the platform for a truly unique racing experience; it is up to you to make it happen!

Race lineup

Wanted to post the race line up for you all. Here it is!!
Van 1
Runner 1--Scott D.
Runner 2--Scott N.
#3--Ehren
#4--Harald
#5--Mike
#6--Ben

Van 2
#7--Chad
#8--Lucretia
#9--Laura
#10--Matthew
#11--Mary
#12--Jennessa

Our start time is seven am at the top of Mt. spokane. Runners 1-6 will need to be there. Those of you in van 2, runners 7-12 have to be at first major exchange. Good news...you can sleep in!!!! Brandee and Ehren will get t--shirts made for us, we need to get your sizes.
DJ will be driving van 2 so please contact her regarding where you will meet before race. Her number is 208-687-8833
Harald will be driving van one so arrange with him for meeting 509-216-0558, 509-747-9082
Please be thinking about what you will bring for self for food and fluids. Also may want to bring blanket and pillow to catch some zzz...s along the way.
Feel free to call with any questions.
Patty

individual registration

Ok...We were hoping you could all go on-line and fill out your individual race entries. Just choose our team, Wiley Coyote's road runners when you register. Please e-mail me when registration is complete so I can keep track.
Second, they have changed all of the legs of the race. Please take a look at them and let us know if you have a preference, keep in mind the contests. I would love to see us participate!
Happy training,
Patty