Runvy:
(noun) From the English language.  A combination of run and envy.  A feeling of discontent and jealousy over seeing someone else running, particularly when you can't.

And man, have I got the worst case of runvy ever.

Like, if I see someone running on my way home today, I may hit them with my car.

Ok, maybe not.  But still...

In honor of #ThrowBackThursday and it being Thursday and almost time for this race to happen again this year, I thought I'd throw it back to my experience with my very first ever trail 10K, the Hurt the Dirt Challenge brought to you by Michigan Adventure Racing.

I had seen this race advertised on facebook and what initially intrigued me was the medals being given out for the half and full marathon distances...  They were pretty much the sweetest medals ever...

Obviously, the answer is YES.

But Jessica, what is so special about Ragnar Trail?  What makes it the best race ever?!?

Those are questions you might ask youself.  They are understandable questions. 

So let me answer those questions for you with the Top Five Reasons Ragnar Trail relay races are the hands-down best races ever.

Last summer, when I started my runstreak, I was at a point where I seriously needed some motivation to start running more consistently.  And when that runstreak ended, I was heartbroken.  I honestly could have run at that point, but I was both mentally and physically exhausted... 

And I knew that even though my runstreak had only last a couple months, I would still be able to keep up with my running. 

The runstreak had served its purposes: Getting my ass out the door and on the roads.  And I will be forever grateful for that motivation.