Redrock Relay 2010

Chris got to run the Redrock Relay with my family this year. I was so jealous but not quite up to running it myself. Next year though, I am committed to be ready. And so excited to run it!

Grant, Eleanor and I went down to cheer them on. We stayed at my Grandma and Grandpa Thorley's house and had a good time visiting with them and being around for different parts of the race.

The Redrock is 186 miles that a team of 12 runners completes. It started in Brian Head and finished just outside of Zion National Park. Typically, each person runs 3 different legs of it. My dad, sister Emily, Aunt Lynne, Uncle Paul, Uncle Rod, Uncle Steve, Uncle Mark, Cousin Dave, Cousin Scott, Cousin Brittany, Cousin Dane and Chris all ran it. Uncle Matt and Cousin Kate helped with the driving and pacing. It was awesome to see how united they were and how much they helped cheer and encourage each other along. I loved being able to be involved even just a little and like I said before, can't wait to be on the team next year!

One of the race vehicles

Eleanor waiting at the park where the finish line was.

Chris finishing his last leg of the race. It was really, really hot but he did awesome!

Grant and my dad waiting for Chris to come around the corner.

Another of the race vehicles. Good thing we have these big vans in the family.

And here is a video of Grant dancing. We were at the finish line waiting for the last team member to come in so the whole team could run in and cross the finish line together. Grant was dancing to the music that was playing. He will hardly pass up the chance to dance to a little music.